Santa Rosa Airport (SAZR)
Medium airport · Santa Rosa, La Pampa Province, Argentina
Airport data
| Name | Santa Rosa Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | SAZR |
| IATA | RSA |
| Elevation | 630 ft (192 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 36°35'18" W 64°16'33" -36.58830, -64.27570 |
| Location | Santa Rosa, La Pampa Province, Argentina |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/19 | 7,546 ft (2300 m) | 98 ft | ASP | Yes |
Santa Rosa Airport at a glance
Santa Rosa Airport is a medium airport in Santa Rosa, La Pampa Province, Argentina, known to airline systems as RSA. The field elevation of 630 ft (192 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at SAZR 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, 1/19, offers 7,546 ft (2300 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 1 points roughly 10° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for SAZR 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 Rosa 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 | 110 km (59 NM) |
| Comodoro Pedro Zanni Airport | SAZP | 232 km (125 NM) |
| Comandante Espora Airport | SAZB | 301 km (163 NM) |
| Villa Reynolds Airport | SAOR | 334 km (180 NM) |
| Area De Material Airport | SAOC | 390 km (211 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Santa Rosa Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 630 ft field elevation of Santa Rosa 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 Rosa Airport
What is the ICAO code of Santa Rosa Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Santa Rosa Airport is SAZR, and its IATA code is RSA. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Santa Rosa Airport above sea level?
Santa Rosa Airport sits at an elevation of 630 feet (192 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 Rosa Airport located?
The airport lies at -36.5883, -64.2757 — in Santa Rosa, La Pampa Province, Argentina, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is General Pico Airport, about 110 km away.
Does SAZR publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for SAZR 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 Rosa Airport?
Santa Rosa Airport has one runway. The longest, 1/19, measures 7,546 ft (2300 m) with a ASP surface.