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Small airport

Rafaela Airport

IATA RAFICAO SAFRLocal RLA🇦🇷 Rafaela
Coordinates
31.2825°S, 61.5017°W
Elevation
325 ft (99 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
AR-S
Time zone
Cordoba(UTC-03:00)
Magnetic variation
9.6° W

Daylight today(Sep 1, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:59
Sunrise
07:23
Sunset
18:51
Civil dusk
19:15

About 11h 27m 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 Rafaela Airport

Rafaela Aerodrome is an airport serving Rafaela, a city in the Santa Fe Province of Argentina. The airport is on the south side of the city.

Summary from Wikipedia licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

SAFR
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NOTAMs

SAFR

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
01R / 19L3,691 ft / 1,125 m75 ftConLightedOpen
01L / 19R3,632 ft / 1,107 m144 ftGreUnlitOpen
6 / 243,606 ft / 1,099 m138 ftGreUnlitOpen

Airspace in this area(4)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
TMA PARANÁClass BTMAFL145FL195
TMA PARANAClass CTMA2000 ft GNDFL145
FIR EZEIZASpecial useFIRGNDFL999
FIR CORDOBASpecial 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
ISOPO5.8 nm108°On request
UMSAR16.7 nm059°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 Rafaela Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Rafaela Airport?

The ICAO code for Rafaela Airport is SAFR, and its IATA code is RAF.

Where is Rafaela Airport located?

Rafaela Airport is small airport located in Rafaela, Argentina, at an elevation of 325 ft (99 m).

How many runways does Rafaela Airport have?

Rafaela Airport has 3 runways, the longest being 3,691 ft / 1,125 m.

What time zone is Rafaela Airport in?

Rafaela Airport is in the America/Argentina/Cordoba time zone (UTC-03:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Rafaela Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Rafaela Airport is approximately 9.6° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Rafaela Airport?

The nearest airport to Rafaela Airport is Santa Clara de Saguier Airport (AR-0552), about 17.4 nm to the wsw, followed by Establecimiento La Adelita Airport and Sunchales Aeroclub Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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