Guaraní International Airport (SGES)
Large airport · Ciudad del Este, Alto Paraná Department, Paraguay
Airport data
| Name | Guaraní International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | SGES |
| IATA | AGT |
| Elevation | 846 ft (258 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 25°27'26" W 54°50'22" -25.45719, -54.83954 |
| Location | Ciudad del Este, Alto Paraná Department, Paraguay |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 11,154 ft (3400 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Guaraní International Airport at a glance
Guaraní International Airport is a large airport in Ciudad del Este, Alto Paraná Department, Paraguay, known to airline systems as AGT. The field elevation of 846 ft (258 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at SGES 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, 05/23, offers 11,154 ft (3400 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 05 points roughly 50° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for SGES 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 Guaraní International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Itaipú Airport | SGIB | 23 km (12 NM) |
| Cataratas International Airport | SBFI | 38 km (21 NM) |
| Cataratas Del Iguazú International Airport | SARI | 48 km (26 NM) |
| Coronel Adalberto Mendes da Silva Airport | SBCA | 144 km (78 NM) |
| Aeropuerto Nacional de Coronel Oviedo | SGOV | 157 km (85 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Guaraní International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 846 ft field elevation of Guaraní 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 Guaraní International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Guaraní International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Guaraní International Airport is SGES, and its IATA code is AGT. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Guaraní International Airport above sea level?
Guaraní International Airport sits at an elevation of 846 feet (258 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Guaraní International Airport located?
The airport lies at -25.4572, -54.8395 — in Ciudad del Este, Alto Paraná Department, Paraguay, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Itaipú Airport, about 23 km away.
Does SGES publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for SGES 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 Guaraní International Airport?
Guaraní International Airport has one runway. The longest, 05/23, measures 11,154 ft (3400 m) with a ASP surface.