Héroes de Malvinas Airport (SAZT)
Medium airport · Tandil, Buenos Aires Province, Argentina
Airport data
| Name | Héroes de Malvinas Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | SAZT |
| IATA | TDL |
| Elevation | 574 ft (175 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 37°14'5" W 59°13'43" -37.23463, -59.22865 |
| Location | Tandil, Buenos Aires Province, Argentina |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/19 | 8,366 ft (2550 m) | 157 ft | CON | Yes |
Héroes de Malvinas Airport at a glance
Héroes de Malvinas Airport is a medium airport in Tandil, Buenos Aires Province, Argentina, known to airline systems as TDL. The field elevation of 574 ft (175 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at SAZT 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, 1/19, offers 8,366 ft (2550 m) of con 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 SAZT 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 Héroes de Malvinas Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Necochea Airport | SAZO | 144 km (78 NM) |
| Tres Arroyos Airport | SAZH | 161 km (87 NM) |
| Ástor Piazzola International Airport | SAZM | 165 km (89 NM) |
| Villa Gesell Airport | SAZV | 195 km (105 NM) |
| Santa Teresita Airport | SAZL | 236 km (127 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Héroes de Malvinas Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 574 ft field elevation of Héroes de Malvinas 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 Héroes de Malvinas Airport
What is the ICAO code of Héroes de Malvinas Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Héroes de Malvinas Airport is SAZT, and its IATA code is TDL. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Héroes de Malvinas Airport above sea level?
Héroes de Malvinas Airport sits at an elevation of 574 feet (175 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Héroes de Malvinas Airport located?
The airport lies at -37.2346, -59.2286 — in Tandil, Buenos Aires Province, Argentina, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Necochea Airport, about 144 km away.
Does SAZT publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for SAZT 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 Héroes de Malvinas Airport?
Héroes de Malvinas Airport has one runway. The longest, 1/19, measures 8,366 ft (2550 m) with a CON surface.