Santa Teresita Airport (SAZL)
Medium airport · Santa Teresita, Buenos Aires Province, Argentina
Airport data
| Name | Santa Teresita Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | SAZL |
| IATA | SST |
| Elevation | 9 ft (3 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 36°32'32" W 56°43'18" -36.54230, -56.72180 |
| Location | Santa Teresita, Buenos Aires Province, Argentina |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17/35 | 4,921 ft (1500 m) | 98 ft | ASP | Yes |
Santa Teresita Airport at a glance
Santa Teresita Airport is a medium airport in Santa Teresita, Buenos Aires Province, Argentina, known to airline systems as SST. The field elevation of 9 ft (3 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at SAZL are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
The single runway, 17/35, offers 4,921 ft (1500 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 17 points roughly 170° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for SAZL 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 Santa Teresita Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Villa Gesell Airport | SAZV | 82 km (44 NM) |
| Ástor Piazzola International Airport | SAZM | 172 km (93 NM) |
| Ángel S. Adami International Airport | SUAA | 199 km (107 NM) |
| Carrasco General Cesáreo L. Berisso International Airport | SUMU | 200 km (108 NM) |
| La Plata Airport | SADL | 204 km (110 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Santa Teresita Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 9 ft field elevation of Santa Teresita 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 Santa Teresita Airport
What is the ICAO code of Santa Teresita Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Santa Teresita Airport is SAZL, and its IATA code is SST. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Santa Teresita Airport above sea level?
Santa Teresita Airport sits at an elevation of 9 feet (3 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Santa Teresita Airport located?
The airport lies at -36.5423, -56.7218 — in Santa Teresita, Buenos Aires Province, Argentina, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Villa Gesell Airport, about 82 km away.
Does SAZL publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for SAZL 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 Santa Teresita Airport?
Santa Teresita Airport has one runway. The longest, 17/35, measures 4,921 ft (1500 m) with a ASP surface.