Comodoro Pedro Zanni Airport (SAZP)
Medium airport · Pehuajó, Buenos Aires Province, Argentina
Airport data
| Name | Comodoro Pedro Zanni Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | SAZP |
| IATA | PEH |
| Elevation | 278 ft (85 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 35°50'41" W 61°51'27" -35.84460, -61.85760 |
| Location | Pehuajó, Buenos Aires Province, Argentina |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18/36 | 4,921 ft (1500 m) | 98 ft | ASP | Yes |
Comodoro Pedro Zanni Airport at a glance
Comodoro Pedro Zanni Airport is a medium airport in Pehuajó, Buenos Aires Province, Argentina, known to airline systems as PEH. The field elevation of 278 ft (85 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at SAZP are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
The single runway, 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 SAZP 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 Comodoro Pedro Zanni Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| General Pico Airport | SAZG | 172 km (93 NM) |
| Santa Rosa Airport | SAZR | 232 km (125 NM) |
| [Duplicate] Aeropuerto Pergamino | AR-0768 | 246 km (133 NM) |
| Héroes de Malvinas Airport | SAZT | 281 km (152 NM) |
| Tres Arroyos Airport | SAZH | 313 km (169 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Comodoro Pedro Zanni Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 278 ft field elevation of Comodoro Pedro Zanni 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 Comodoro Pedro Zanni Airport
What is the ICAO code of Comodoro Pedro Zanni Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Comodoro Pedro Zanni Airport is SAZP, and its IATA code is PEH. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Comodoro Pedro Zanni Airport above sea level?
Comodoro Pedro Zanni Airport sits at an elevation of 278 feet (85 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Comodoro Pedro Zanni Airport located?
The airport lies at -35.8446, -61.8576 — in Pehuajó, Buenos Aires Province, Argentina, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is General Pico Airport, about 172 km away.
Does SAZP publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for SAZP 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 Comodoro Pedro Zanni Airport?
Comodoro Pedro Zanni Airport has one runway. The longest, 18/36, measures 4,921 ft (1500 m) with a ASP surface.