Aviador C. Campos Airport (SAZY)
Medium airport · Chapelco/San Martin de los Andes, Neuquén Province, Argentina
Airport data
| Name | Aviador C. Campos Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | SAZY |
| IATA | CPC |
| Elevation | 2,569 ft (783 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 40°4'31" W 71°8'14" -40.07540, -71.13730 |
| Location | Chapelco/San Martin de los Andes, Neuquén Province, Argentina |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/24 | 8,205 ft (2501 m) | 148 ft | ASP | No |
Aviador C. Campos Airport at a glance
Aviador C. Campos Airport is a medium airport in Chapelco/San Martin de los Andes, Neuquén Province, Argentina, known to airline systems as CPC. The field elevation of 2,569 ft (783 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at SAZY 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, 06/24, offers 8,205 ft (2501 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 06 points roughly 60° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for SAZY 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 Aviador C. Campos Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Teniente Luis Candelaria International Airport | SAZS | 120 km (65 NM) |
| Zapala Airport | SAHZ | 151 km (82 NM) |
| Pichoy Airport | SCVD | 173 km (93 NM) |
| Cañal Bajo Carlos Hott Siebert Airport | SCJO | 174 km (94 NM) |
| La Araucanía International Airport | SCQP | 182 km (98 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Aviador C. Campos Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 2,569 ft field elevation of Aviador C. Campos 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 Aviador C. Campos Airport
What is the ICAO code of Aviador C. Campos Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Aviador C. Campos Airport is SAZY, and its IATA code is CPC. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Aviador C. Campos Airport above sea level?
Aviador C. Campos Airport sits at an elevation of 2,569 feet (783 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Aviador C. Campos Airport located?
The airport lies at -40.0754, -71.1373 — in Chapelco/San Martin de los Andes, Neuquén Province, Argentina, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Teniente Luis Candelaria International Airport, about 120 km away.
Does SAZY publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for SAZY 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 Aviador C. Campos Airport?
Aviador C. Campos Airport has one runway. The longest, 06/24, measures 8,205 ft (2501 m) with a ASP surface.