Teniente Luis Candelaria International Airport (SAZS)
Large airport · San Carlos de Bariloche, Río Negro Province, Argentina
Airport data
| Name | Teniente Luis Candelaria International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | SAZS |
| IATA | BRC |
| Elevation | 2,774 ft (846 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 41°9'4" W 71°9'27" -41.15120, -71.15750 |
| Location | San Carlos de Bariloche, Río Negro Province, Argentina |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
About Teniente Luis Candelaria International Airport on Wikipedia
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/29 | 7,703 ft (2348 m) | 157 ft | ASP | Yes |
Teniente Luis Candelaria International Airport at a glance
Teniente Luis Candelaria International Airport is a large airport in San Carlos de Bariloche, Río Negro Province, Argentina, known to airline systems as BRC. The field elevation of 2,774 ft (846 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at SAZS 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, 11/29, offers 7,703 ft (2348 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 11 points roughly 110° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for SAZS 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 Teniente Luis Candelaria International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| El Bolsón Airfield | SAVB | 93 km (50 NM) |
| Aviador C. Campos Airport | SAZY | 120 km (65 NM) |
| El Tepual International Airport | SCTE | 165 km (89 NM) |
| Cañal Bajo Carlos Hott Siebert Airport | SCJO | 171 km (92 NM) |
| Esquel Brigadier Antonio Parodi International Airport | SAVE | 195 km (105 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Teniente Luis Candelaria International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 2,774 ft field elevation of Teniente Luis Candelaria 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 Teniente Luis Candelaria International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Teniente Luis Candelaria International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Teniente Luis Candelaria International Airport is SAZS, and its IATA code is BRC. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Teniente Luis Candelaria International Airport above sea level?
Teniente Luis Candelaria International Airport sits at an elevation of 2,774 feet (846 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Teniente Luis Candelaria International Airport located?
The airport lies at -41.1512, -71.1575 — in San Carlos de Bariloche, Río Negro Province, Argentina, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is El Bolsón Airfield, about 93 km away.
Does SAZS publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for SAZS 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 Teniente Luis Candelaria International Airport?
Teniente Luis Candelaria International Airport has one runway. The longest, 11/29, measures 7,703 ft (2348 m) with a ASP surface.