Aeropuerto Nacional Juan de Ayolas (SGAY)
Medium airport · Ayolas, Misiones Department, Paraguay
Airport data
| Name | Aeropuerto Nacional Juan de Ayolas |
|---|---|
| ICAO | SGAY |
| IATA | AYO |
| Elevation | 223 ft (68 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 27°22'42" W 56°51'24" -27.37838, -56.85679 |
| Location | Ayolas, Misiones Department, Paraguay |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/20 | 6,070 ft (1850 m) | 148 ft | ASP | No |
Aeropuerto Nacional Juan de Ayolas at a glance
Aeropuerto Nacional Juan de Ayolas is a medium airport in Ayolas, Misiones Department, Paraguay, known to airline systems as AYO. The field elevation of 223 ft (68 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at SGAY 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, 02/20, offers 6,070 ft (1850 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 02 points roughly 20° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for SGAY 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 Aeropuerto Nacional Juan de Ayolas
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Libertador Gral D Jose De San Martin Airport | SARP | 87 km (47 NM) |
| Teniente Ramon A. Ayub Gonzalez International Airport | SGEN | 102 km (55 NM) |
| Aeródromo Don Carlos Miguel Gimenez | SGPI | 155 km (84 NM) |
| Formosa National Airport | SARF | 188 km (102 NM) |
| Corrientes Airport | SARC | 188 km (102 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Aeropuerto Nacional Juan de Ayolas
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 223 ft field elevation of Aeropuerto Nacional Juan de Ayolas 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 Aeropuerto Nacional Juan de Ayolas
What is the ICAO code of Aeropuerto Nacional Juan de Ayolas?
The ICAO identifier of Aeropuerto Nacional Juan de Ayolas is SGAY, and its IATA code is AYO. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Aeropuerto Nacional Juan de Ayolas above sea level?
Aeropuerto Nacional Juan de Ayolas sits at an elevation of 223 feet (68 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Aeropuerto Nacional Juan de Ayolas located?
The airport lies at -27.3784, -56.8568 — in Ayolas, Misiones Department, Paraguay, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Libertador Gral D Jose De San Martin Airport, about 87 km away.
Does SGAY publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for SGAY 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 Aeropuerto Nacional Juan de Ayolas?
Aeropuerto Nacional Juan de Ayolas has one runway. The longest, 02/20, measures 6,070 ft (1850 m) with a ASP surface.