Villa Gesell Airport (SAZV)
Medium airport · Villa Gesell, Buenos Aires Province, Argentina
Airport data
| Name | Villa Gesell Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | SAZV |
| IATA | VLG |
| Elevation | 32 ft (10 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 37°14'7" W 57°1'45" -37.23540, -57.02920 |
| Location | Villa Gesell, Buenos Aires Province, Argentina |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/29 | 5,220 ft (1591 m) | 92 ft | ASP | Yes |
Villa Gesell Airport at a glance
Villa Gesell Airport is a medium airport in Villa Gesell, Buenos Aires Province, Argentina, known to airline systems as VLG. The field elevation of 32 ft (10 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at SAZV 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, 11/29, offers 5,220 ft (1591 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 SAZV 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 Villa Gesell Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Santa Teresita Airport | SAZL | 82 km (44 NM) |
| Ástor Piazzola International Airport | SAZM | 91 km (49 NM) |
| Héroes de Malvinas Airport | SAZT | 195 km (105 NM) |
| Necochea Airport | SAZO | 210 km (113 NM) |
| La Plata Airport | SADL | 263 km (142 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Villa Gesell Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 32 ft field elevation of Villa Gesell 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 Villa Gesell Airport
What is the ICAO code of Villa Gesell Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Villa Gesell Airport is SAZV, and its IATA code is VLG. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Villa Gesell Airport above sea level?
Villa Gesell Airport sits at an elevation of 32 feet (10 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Villa Gesell Airport located?
The airport lies at -37.2354, -57.0292 — in Villa Gesell, Buenos Aires Province, Argentina, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Santa Teresita Airport, about 82 km away.
Does SAZV publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for SAZV 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 Villa Gesell Airport?
Villa Gesell Airport has one runway. The longest, 11/29, measures 5,220 ft (1591 m) with a ASP surface.