Silvio Pettirossi International Airport (SGAS)
Large airport · Asunción, Central Department, Paraguay
Airport data
| Name | Silvio Pettirossi International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | SGAS |
| IATA | ASU |
| Elevation | 292 ft (89 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 25°14'25" W 57°31'9" -25.24016, -57.51923 |
| Location | Asunción, Central Department, Paraguay |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/20 | 10,997 ft (3352 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Silvio Pettirossi International Airport at a glance
Silvio Pettirossi International Airport is a large airport in Asunción, Central Department, Paraguay, known to airline systems as ASU. The field elevation of 292 ft (89 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at SGAS 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, 02/20, offers 10,997 ft (3352 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 02 points roughly 20° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for SGAS 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 Silvio Pettirossi International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Aeropuerto Nacional de Coronel Oviedo | SGOV | 116 km (63 NM) |
| Formosa National Airport | SARF | 129 km (70 NM) |
| Aeródromo Don Carlos Miguel Gimenez | SGPI | 199 km (107 NM) |
| Lieutenant Colonel Carmelo Peralta National Airport | SGCO | 200 km (108 NM) |
| Aeropuerto Nacional Juan de Ayolas | SGAY | 247 km (133 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Silvio Pettirossi International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 292 ft field elevation of Silvio Pettirossi 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 14 airports and airfields we list for Paraguay — 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 Silvio Pettirossi International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Silvio Pettirossi International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Silvio Pettirossi International Airport is SGAS, and its IATA code is ASU. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Silvio Pettirossi International Airport above sea level?
Silvio Pettirossi International Airport sits at an elevation of 292 feet (89 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Silvio Pettirossi International Airport located?
The airport lies at -25.2402, -57.5192 — in Asunción, Central Department, Paraguay, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Aeropuerto Nacional de Coronel Oviedo, about 116 km away.
Does SGAS publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for SGAS 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 Silvio Pettirossi International Airport?
Silvio Pettirossi International Airport has one runway. The longest, 02/20, measures 10,997 ft (3352 m) with a ASP surface.