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Small airport

Rio Mayo Airport

IATA ROYICAO SAWMLocal RMY🇦🇷 Rio Mayo
Coordinates
45.7039°S, 70.2456°W
Elevation
1,784 ft (544 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
AR-U
Time zone
Catamarca(UTC-03:00)
Magnetic variation
7.5° E

Daylight today(Sep 1, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
07:42
Sunrise
08:11
Sunset
19:13
Civil dusk
19:43

About 11h 1m 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 Rio Mayo Airport

Rio Mayo Airport

Río Mayo Airport is a public use airport 1 kilometre (0.6 mi) south of Río Mayo, Chubut, Argentina.

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

Live weather

SAWM
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NOTAMs

SAWM

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 (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
9 / 274,921 ft / 1,500 m98 ftGreUnlitOpen

Navaids(1)

Airspace in this area(2)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
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
MIKIM17 nm229°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.

Tall obstacles nearby

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
Obstacle1,775 ft
Obstacle1,785 ft
Obstacle1,775 ft
Obstacle1,762 ft

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Rio Mayo Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Rio Mayo Airport?

The ICAO code for Rio Mayo Airport is SAWM, and its IATA code is ROY.

Where is Rio Mayo Airport located?

Rio Mayo Airport is small airport located in Rio Mayo, Argentina, at an elevation of 1,784 ft (544 m).

How many runways does Rio Mayo Airport have?

Rio Mayo Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 4,921 ft / 1,500 m.

What time zone is Rio Mayo Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Rio Mayo Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Rio Mayo Airport is approximately 7.5° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Rio Mayo Airport?

The nearest airport to Rio Mayo Airport is D. Casimiro Szlapelis Airport (ARR), about 47.8 nm to the nnw, followed by Lago Musters Airport and Los Perales Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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