Aeropuerto Nacional Doctor Juan Plate (SGVM)
Medium airport · Puerto Vallemi, Concepción Department, Paraguay
Airport data
| Name | Aeropuerto Nacional Doctor Juan Plate |
|---|---|
| ICAO | VMI |
| IATA | VMI |
| Elevation | 280 ft (85 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 22°9'34" W 57°56'33" -22.15937, -57.94239 |
| Location | Puerto Vallemi, Concepción Department, Paraguay |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17/35 | 3,955 ft (1205 m) | 60 ft | CON | No |
Aeropuerto Nacional Doctor Juan Plate at a glance
Aeropuerto Nacional Doctor Juan Plate is a medium airport in Puerto Vallemi, Concepción Department, Paraguay, known to airline systems as VMI. The field elevation of 280 ft (85 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at SGVM 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, 17/35, offers 3,955 ft (1205 m) of con surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 17 points roughly 170° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for SGVM 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 Aeropuerto Nacional Doctor Juan Plate
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 | 144 km (78 NM) |
| Lieutenant Colonel Carmelo Peralta National Airport | SGCO | 152 km (82 NM) |
| Aeropuerto Nacional Dr. Augusto Roberto Fuster | SGPJ | 224 km (121 NM) |
| Ponta Porã Airport | SBPP | 234 km (126 NM) |
| Dr. Luis María Argaña International Airport | SGME | 276 km (149 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Aeropuerto Nacional Doctor Juan Plate
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 280 ft field elevation of Aeropuerto Nacional Doctor Juan Plate 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 Aeropuerto Nacional Doctor Juan Plate
What is the ICAO code of Aeropuerto Nacional Doctor Juan Plate?
The ICAO identifier of Aeropuerto Nacional Doctor Juan Plate is VMI, and its IATA code is VMI. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Aeropuerto Nacional Doctor Juan Plate above sea level?
Aeropuerto Nacional Doctor Juan Plate sits at an elevation of 280 feet (85 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Aeropuerto Nacional Doctor Juan Plate located?
The airport lies at -22.1594, -57.9424 — in Puerto Vallemi, Concepción Department, Paraguay, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Santa Teresa Airport, about 144 km away.
Does SGVM publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for SGVM 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 Aeropuerto Nacional Doctor Juan Plate?
Aeropuerto Nacional Doctor Juan Plate has one runway. The longest, 17/35, measures 3,955 ft (1205 m) with a CON surface.