Necochea Airport (SAZO)
Medium airport · Necochea, Buenos Aires Province, Argentina
Airport data
| Name | Necochea Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | SAZO |
| IATA | NEC |
| Elevation | 72 ft (22 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 38°29'27" W 58°48'59" -38.49075, -58.81634 |
| Location | Necochea, Buenos Aires Province, Argentina |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/31 | 2,621 ft (799 m) | 59 ft | GRE | No |
| 17/35 | 3,609 ft (1100 m) | 98 ft | GRE | No |
| 18/36 | 4,921 ft (1500 m) | 98 ft | ASP | Yes |
Necochea Airport at a glance
Necochea Airport is a medium airport in Necochea, Buenos Aires Province, Argentina, known to airline systems as NEC. The field elevation of 72 ft (22 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at SAZO are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
Of its 3 runways, the longest — 18/36 — offers 4,921 ft (1500 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 18 points roughly 180° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for SAZO 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 Necochea Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ástor Piazzola International Airport | SAZM | 125 km (68 NM) |
| Tres Arroyos Airport | SAZH | 132 km (71 NM) |
| Héroes de Malvinas Airport | SAZT | 144 km (78 NM) |
| Villa Gesell Airport | SAZV | 210 km (113 NM) |
| Santa Teresita Airport | SAZL | 285 km (154 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Necochea Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 72 ft field elevation of Necochea 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 Necochea Airport
What is the ICAO code of Necochea Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Necochea Airport is SAZO, and its IATA code is NEC. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Necochea Airport above sea level?
Necochea Airport sits at an elevation of 72 feet (22 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Necochea Airport located?
The airport lies at -38.4907, -58.8163 — in Necochea, Buenos Aires Province, Argentina, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Ástor Piazzola International Airport, about 125 km away.
Does SAZO publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for SAZO 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 Necochea Airport?
Necochea Airport has 3 runways. The longest, 18/36, measures 4,921 ft (1500 m) with a ASP surface.