Cutral-Co Airport (SAZW)
Medium airport · Cutral-Co, Neuquén Province, Argentina
Airport data
| Name | Cutral-Co Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | SAZW |
| IATA | CUT |
| Elevation | 2,132 ft (650 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 38°56'23" W 69°15'53" -38.93970, -69.26460 |
| Location | Cutral-Co, Neuquén Province, Argentina |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/21 | 4,052 ft (1235 m) | 98 ft | ASP | No |
| 7/25 | 5,558 ft (1694 m) | 98 ft | ASP | Yes |
Cutral-Co Airport at a glance
Cutral-Co Airport is a medium airport in Cutral-Co, Neuquén Province, Argentina, known to airline systems as CUT. The field elevation of 2,132 ft (650 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at SAZW are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 7/25 — offers 5,558 ft (1694 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 7 points roughly 70° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for SAZW 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 Cutral-Co Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Zapala Airport | SAHZ | 74 km (40 NM) |
| Presidente Perón International Airport | SAZN | 96 km (52 NM) |
| Rincon De Los Sauces Airport | SAHS | 175 km (95 NM) |
| Aviador C. Campos Airport | SAZY | 204 km (110 NM) |
| Victoria Airport | SCTO | 279 km (151 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Cutral-Co Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 2,132 ft field elevation of Cutral-Co 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 Cutral-Co Airport
What is the ICAO code of Cutral-Co Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Cutral-Co Airport is SAZW, and its IATA code is CUT. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Cutral-Co Airport above sea level?
Cutral-Co Airport sits at an elevation of 2,132 feet (650 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Cutral-Co Airport located?
The airport lies at -38.9397, -69.2646 — in Cutral-Co, Neuquén Province, Argentina, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Zapala Airport, about 74 km away.
Does SAZW publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for SAZW 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 Cutral-Co Airport?
Cutral-Co Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 7/25, measures 5,558 ft (1694 m) with a ASP surface.