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Medium airport

El Palomar Airport

IATA EPAICAO SADPLocal PAL🇦🇷 El Palomar
Coordinates
34.6099°S, 58.6126°W
Elevation
59 ft (18 m)
Type
Medium airport
Region
AR-B
Time zone
Buenos Aires(UTC-03:00)
Magnetic variation
10° W

Daylight today(Jul 16, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
07:32
Sunrise
07:59
Sunset
18:03
Civil dusk
18:30

About 10h 4m 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 Palomar Airport

El Palomar Airport

El Palomar Airport is a commercial and military airport in El Palomar, Argentina. It is the home base for the 1st Air Brigade of the Argentine Air Force, which is mainly a transportation unit. It is located 18 km (11 mi) west of Buenos Aires, near the El Palomar station of the San Martín railway line. It was created in 1912 to accommodate the Army Aviation School, which was the base for the future Argentine Air Force.

Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

SADP

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.

Map

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

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
17 / 35▸ displaced6,923 ft / 2,110 m147 ftConLightedOpen

Radio frequencies (1)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
TWRPALOMAR TWR118.900 MHz

Navaids(1)

Airspace in this area(7)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
TMA BAIRES IIClass BControlledFL145FL195
TMA BAIRES IClass BControlledFL145FL195
TMA BAIRES IClass CControlled2500 ft GNDFL145
TMA BAIRES IIClass CControlledFL045FL145
EL PALOMAR ATZClass CATZGND2500 ft GND
AEROPARQUE JORGE NEWBERY CTRClass CCTRGNDFL055
FIR EZEIZASpecial useFIRGNDFL999

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

Tall obstacles nearby

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
Planta Transmisora LRA1 Radio Nacional Buenos Aires AM 870705 ft43 ft
Obstacle518 ft33 ft
Obstacle433 ft62 ft
Obstacle423 ft49 ft
Obstacle423 ft43 ft
Obstacle410 ft52 ft
Torre Palermo Uno338 ft95 ft
Obstacle335 ft49 ft

Tallest obstacles within ~10 nm. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — consult official charts.

Nearby airports

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

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for El Palomar Airport?

The ICAO code for El Palomar Airport is SADP, and its IATA code is EPA.

Where is El Palomar Airport located?

El Palomar Airport is medium airport located in El Palomar, Argentina, at an elevation of 59 ft (18 m).

How many runways does El Palomar Airport have?

El Palomar Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 6,923 ft / 2,110 m.

What time zone is El Palomar Airport in?

El Palomar Airport is in the America/Argentina/Buenos Aires time zone (UTC-03:00).

What is the magnetic variation at El Palomar Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at El Palomar Airport is approximately 10° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near El Palomar Airport?

The nearest airport to El Palomar Airport is Morón Airport (SADM), about 4.3 nm to the ssw, followed by Campo de Mayo Military Airport and Matanza Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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