Presidente Perón International Airport (SAZN)
Large airport · Neuquén, Neuquén Province, Argentina
Airport data
| Name | Presidente Perón International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | SAZN |
| IATA | NQN |
| Elevation | 895 ft (273 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 38°56'56" W 68°9'21" -38.94900, -68.15570 |
| Location | Neuquén, Neuquén Province, Argentina |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/27 | 8,432 ft (2570 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Presidente Perón International Airport at a glance
Presidente Perón International Airport is a large airport in Neuquén, Neuquén Province, Argentina, known to airline systems as NQN. The field elevation of 895 ft (273 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at SAZN 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, 9/27, offers 8,432 ft (2570 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 9 points roughly 90° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for SAZN 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 Presidente Perón International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cutral-Co Airport | SAZW | 96 km (52 NM) |
| Zapala Airport | SAHZ | 169 km (91 NM) |
| Rincon De Los Sauces Airport | SAHS | 185 km (100 NM) |
| Aviador C. Campos Airport | SAZY | 285 km (154 NM) |
| Teniente Luis Candelaria International Airport | SAZS | 354 km (191 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Presidente Perón International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 895 ft field elevation of Presidente Perón International 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 Presidente Perón International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Presidente Perón International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Presidente Perón International Airport is SAZN, and its IATA code is NQN. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Presidente Perón International Airport above sea level?
Presidente Perón International Airport sits at an elevation of 895 feet (273 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Presidente Perón International Airport located?
The airport lies at -38.9490, -68.1557 — in Neuquén, Neuquén Province, Argentina, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Cutral-Co Airport, about 96 km away.
Does SAZN publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for SAZN 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 Presidente Perón International Airport?
Presidente Perón International Airport has one runway. The longest, 9/27, measures 8,432 ft (2570 m) with a ASP surface.