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Small airport

El Maitén Airport

IATA EMXICAO SAVDLocal EMA🇦🇷 El Maitén
Coordinates
42.0292°S, 71.1725°W
Elevation
2,355 ft (718 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
AR-U
Time zone
Catamarca(UTC-03:00)
Magnetic variation
6° E

Daylight today(Sep 1, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
07:45
Sunrise
08:13
Sunset
19:19
Civil dusk
19:47

About 11h 6m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.

About El Maitén Airport

El Maitén Airport is a public use airport located near El Maitén, Chubut, Argentina.

Summary from Wikipedia licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

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NOTAMs

SAVD

Reference only — not an official briefing. Always obtain a certified briefing (e.g. 1800wxbrief.com / your AIS) before flight.

NOTAM data via the FAA NOTAM system.

Live departures & arrivals

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Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.

Where you can fly from here

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Current scheduled routes & daily frequency by AeroDataBox. Approximate — confirm bookable schedules with the airline.

Live traffic nearby

Aircraft currently within ~40 nm, from live ADS-B. Positions are approximately real-time — not for navigation.

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Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (3)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
6 / 244,961 ft / 1,512 m98 ftGreUnlitOpen
10 / 283,478 ft / 1,060 m98 ftGreUnlitOpen
2 / 203,150 ft / 960 m98 ftGreUnlitOpen

Airspace in this area(4)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
TMA ESQUELClass BTMAFL145FL195
TMA ESQUELClass CTMA2000 ft GNDFL145
FIR COMODOROSpecial useFIRGNDFL999
FIR EZEIZASpecial useFIRGNDFL999

Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all Argentina airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.

VFR reporting points nearby

PointDistanceBearingReporting
TORES18.4 nm002°On request

Named VFR reporting points within ~20 nm; distance and bearing are from the airport reference point. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — check the current VAC/AIP for procedures and whether a report is required.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from El Maitén Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for El Maitén Airport?

The ICAO code for El Maitén Airport is SAVD, and its IATA code is EMX.

Where is El Maitén Airport located?

El Maitén Airport is small airport located in El Maitén, Argentina, at an elevation of 2,355 ft (718 m).

How many runways does El Maitén Airport have?

El Maitén Airport has 3 runways, the longest being 4,961 ft / 1,512 m.

What time zone is El Maitén Airport in?

El Maitén Airport is in the America/Argentina/Catamarca time zone (UTC-03:00).

What is the magnetic variation at El Maitén Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at El Maitén Airport is approximately 6° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near El Maitén Airport?

The nearest airport to El Maitén Airport is El Bolsón Airfield (EHL), about 16.9 nm to the wnw, followed by Cushamen Field and Cholila Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. El Maitén Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.