Aeródromo Don Carlos Miguel Gimenez (SGPI)
Medium airport · Pilar, Ñeembucú Department, Paraguay
Airport data
| Name | Aeródromo Don Carlos Miguel Gimenez |
|---|---|
| ICAO | SGPI |
| IATA | PIL |
| Elevation | 249 ft (76 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 26°52'55" W 58°19'9" -26.88198, -58.31907 |
| Location | Pilar, Ñeembucú Department, Paraguay |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/20 | 4,920 ft (1500 m) | 62 ft | CON | No |
Aeródromo Don Carlos Miguel Gimenez at a glance
Aeródromo Don Carlos Miguel Gimenez is a medium airport in Pilar, Ñeembucú Department, Paraguay, known to airline systems as PIL. The field elevation of 249 ft (76 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at SGPI 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 4,920 ft (1500 m) of con 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 SGPI 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 Aeródromo Don Carlos Miguel Gimenez
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Formosa National Airport | SARF | 75 km (41 NM) |
| Corrientes Airport | SARC | 76 km (41 NM) |
| Resistencia International Airport | SARE | 96 km (52 NM) |
| Aeropuerto Nacional Juan de Ayolas | SGAY | 155 km (84 NM) |
| Silvio Pettirossi International Airport | SGAS | 199 km (107 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Aeródromo Don Carlos Miguel Gimenez
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 249 ft field elevation of Aeródromo Don Carlos Miguel Gimenez 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 Aeródromo Don Carlos Miguel Gimenez
What is the ICAO code of Aeródromo Don Carlos Miguel Gimenez?
The ICAO identifier of Aeródromo Don Carlos Miguel Gimenez is SGPI, and its IATA code is PIL. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Aeródromo Don Carlos Miguel Gimenez above sea level?
Aeródromo Don Carlos Miguel Gimenez sits at an elevation of 249 feet (76 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Aeródromo Don Carlos Miguel Gimenez located?
The airport lies at -26.8820, -58.3191 — in Pilar, Ñeembucú Department, Paraguay, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Formosa National Airport, about 75 km away.
Does SGPI publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for SGPI 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 Aeródromo Don Carlos Miguel Gimenez?
Aeródromo Don Carlos Miguel Gimenez has one runway. The longest, 02/20, measures 4,920 ft (1500 m) with a CON surface.