Dr. Luis María Argaña International Airport (SGME)
Medium airport · Mariscal Estigarribia, Boquerón Department, Paraguay
Airport data
| Name | Dr. Luis María Argaña International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | SGME |
| IATA | ESG |
| Elevation | 553 ft (169 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 22°2'47" W 60°37'18" -22.04650, -60.62170 |
| Location | Mariscal Estigarribia, Boquerón Department, Paraguay |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/19 | 11,483 ft (3500 m) | 131 ft | CON | Yes |
Dr. Luis María Argaña International Airport at a glance
Dr. Luis María Argaña International Airport is a medium airport in Mariscal Estigarribia, Boquerón Department, Paraguay, known to airline systems as ESG. The field elevation of 553 ft (169 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at SGME 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, 01/19, offers 11,483 ft (3500 m) of con surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 01 points roughly 10° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for SGME 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 Dr. Luis María Argaña International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Base de la Fuerza Aérea Paraguaya "Mayor Infante Rivarola" | PY-0043 | 188 km (102 NM) |
| Aeropuerto Nacional Doctor Juan Plate | SGVM | 276 km (149 NM) |
| Teniente Coronel Rafael Pabón Airport | SLVM | 301 km (163 NM) |
| Yacuiba Airport | SLYA | 313 km (169 NM) |
| General Enrique Mosconi Airport | SAST | 332 km (179 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Dr. Luis María Argaña International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 553 ft field elevation of Dr. Luis María Argaña 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 Dr. Luis María Argaña International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Dr. Luis María Argaña International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Dr. Luis María Argaña International Airport is SGME, and its IATA code is ESG. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Dr. Luis María Argaña International Airport above sea level?
Dr. Luis María Argaña International Airport sits at an elevation of 553 feet (169 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Dr. Luis María Argaña International Airport located?
The airport lies at -22.0465, -60.6217 — in Mariscal Estigarribia, Boquerón Department, Paraguay, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Base de la Fuerza Aérea Paraguaya "Mayor Infante Rivarola", about 188 km away.
Does SGME publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for SGME 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 Dr. Luis María Argaña International Airport?
Dr. Luis María Argaña International Airport has one runway. The longest, 01/19, measures 11,483 ft (3500 m) with a CON surface.