Santa Teresa Airport (SGST)
Medium airport · Santa Teresa, Amambay Department, Paraguay
Airport data
| Name | Santa Teresa Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | SGST |
| Elevation | 582 ft (177 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 22°37'21" W 56°38'4" -22.62249, -56.63439 |
| Location | Santa Teresa, Amambay Department, Paraguay |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/20 | 5,895 ft (1797 m) | 65 ft | ASP | Yes |
Santa Teresa Airport at a glance
Santa Teresa Airport is a medium airport in Santa Teresa, Amambay Department, Paraguay. The field elevation of 582 ft (177 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at SGST 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 5,895 ft (1797 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 02 points roughly 20° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for SGST 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 Santa Teresa Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Aeropuerto Nacional Dr. Augusto Roberto Fuster | SGPJ | 83 km (45 NM) |
| Ponta Porã Airport | SBPP | 96 km (52 NM) |
| Lieutenant Colonel Carmelo Peralta National Airport | SGCO | 122 km (66 NM) |
| Aeropuerto Nacional Doctor Juan Plate | SGVM | 144 km (78 NM) |
| Aeropuerto Nacional de Salto del Guaira | SGGR | 281 km (152 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Santa Teresa Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 582 ft field elevation of Santa Teresa 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 Santa Teresa Airport
What is the ICAO code of Santa Teresa Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Santa Teresa Airport is SGST, and it has no IATA code assigned. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Santa Teresa Airport above sea level?
Santa Teresa Airport sits at an elevation of 582 feet (177 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Santa Teresa Airport located?
The airport lies at -22.6225, -56.6344 — in Santa Teresa, Amambay Department, Paraguay, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Aeropuerto Nacional Dr. Augusto Roberto Fuster, about 83 km away.
Does SGST publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for SGST 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 Santa Teresa Airport?
Santa Teresa Airport has one runway. The longest, 02/20, measures 5,895 ft (1797 m) with a ASP surface.