Tres Arroyos Airport (SAZH)
Medium airport · Tres Arroyos, Buenos Aires Province, Argentina
Airport data
| Name | Tres Arroyos Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | SAZH |
| IATA | OYO |
| Elevation | 400 ft (122 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 38°23'13" W 60°19'47" -38.38690, -60.32970 |
| Location | Tres Arroyos, Buenos Aires Province, Argentina |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/32 | 2,953 ft (900 m) | 75 ft | GRE | No |
| 18/36 | 3,934 ft (1199 m) | 98 ft | ASP | No |
| 4/22 | 2,461 ft (750 m) | 75 ft | GRE | No |
Tres Arroyos Airport at a glance
Tres Arroyos Airport is a medium airport in Tres Arroyos, Buenos Aires Province, Argentina, known to airline systems as OYO. The field elevation of 400 ft (122 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at SAZH are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
Of its 3 runways, the longest — 18/36 — offers 3,934 ft (1199 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 18 points roughly 180° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for SAZH shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Tres Arroyos Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Necochea Airport | SAZO | 132 km (71 NM) |
| Héroes de Malvinas Airport | SAZT | 161 km (87 NM) |
| Comandante Espora Airport | SAZB | 164 km (89 NM) |
| Ástor Piazzola International Airport | SAZM | 246 km (133 NM) |
| Comodoro Pedro Zanni Airport | SAZP | 313 km (169 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Tres Arroyos Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 400 ft field elevation of Tres Arroyos Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 73 airports and airfields we list for Argentina — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Tres Arroyos Airport
What is the ICAO code of Tres Arroyos Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Tres Arroyos Airport is SAZH, and its IATA code is OYO. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Tres Arroyos Airport above sea level?
Tres Arroyos Airport sits at an elevation of 400 feet (122 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Tres Arroyos Airport located?
The airport lies at -38.3869, -60.3297 — in Tres Arroyos, Buenos Aires Province, Argentina, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Necochea Airport, about 132 km away.
Does SAZH publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for SAZH appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Tres Arroyos Airport?
Tres Arroyos Airport has 3 runways. The longest, 18/36, measures 3,934 ft (1199 m) with a ASP surface.