Lieutenant Colonel Carmelo Peralta National Airport (SGCO)
Medium airport · Concepción, Concepción Department, Paraguay
Airport data
| Name | Lieutenant Colonel Carmelo Peralta National Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | SGCO |
| IATA | CIO |
| Elevation | 253 ft (77 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 23°26'30" W 57°25'37" -23.44161, -57.42704 |
| Location | Concepción, Concepción Department, Paraguay |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/21 | 6,070 ft (1850 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Lieutenant Colonel Carmelo Peralta National Airport at a glance
Lieutenant Colonel Carmelo Peralta National Airport is a medium airport in Concepción, Concepción Department, Paraguay, known to airline systems as CIO. The field elevation of 253 ft (77 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at SGCO 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, 03/21, offers 6,070 ft (1850 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 03 points roughly 30° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for SGCO 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 Lieutenant Colonel Carmelo Peralta National Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Santa Teresa Airport | SGST | 122 km (66 NM) |
| Aeropuerto Nacional Doctor Juan Plate | SGVM | 152 km (82 NM) |
| Aeropuerto Nacional Dr. Augusto Roberto Fuster | SGPJ | 186 km (100 NM) |
| Silvio Pettirossi International Airport | SGAS | 200 km (108 NM) |
| Ponta Porã Airport | SBPP | 202 km (109 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Lieutenant Colonel Carmelo Peralta National Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 253 ft field elevation of Lieutenant Colonel Carmelo Peralta National 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 Lieutenant Colonel Carmelo Peralta National Airport
What is the ICAO code of Lieutenant Colonel Carmelo Peralta National Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Lieutenant Colonel Carmelo Peralta National Airport is SGCO, and its IATA code is CIO. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Lieutenant Colonel Carmelo Peralta National Airport above sea level?
Lieutenant Colonel Carmelo Peralta National Airport sits at an elevation of 253 feet (77 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Lieutenant Colonel Carmelo Peralta National Airport located?
The airport lies at -23.4416, -57.4270 — in Concepción, Concepción Department, Paraguay, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Santa Teresa Airport, about 122 km away.
Does SGCO publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for SGCO 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 Lieutenant Colonel Carmelo Peralta National Airport?
Lieutenant Colonel Carmelo Peralta National Airport has one runway. The longest, 03/21, measures 6,070 ft (1850 m) with a ASP surface.