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Small airport

General Alvear Airport

ICAO SAMALocal GNA🇦🇷 General Alvear
Coordinates
35.0589°S, 67.6928°W
Elevation
1,489 ft (454 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
AR-M
Time zone
Mendoza(UTC-03:00)
Magnetic variation
1.6° W

Daylight today(Aug 29, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
07:30
Sunrise
07:55
Sunset
19:10
Civil dusk
19:36

About 11h 15m 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 General Alvear Airport

General Alvear Airport was a public use airport located 8 kilometres (5 mi) south of General Alvear, a city in the Mendoza Province of Argentina.

Summary from Wikipedia licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

SAMA
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NOTAMs

SAMA

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
17 / 354,921 ft / 1,500 m98 ftGreUnlitOpen

Airspace in this area(2)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
FIR EZEIZASpecial useFIRGNDFL999
FIR MENDOZASpecial 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
SATRA20.2 nm343°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 General Alvear Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for General Alvear Airport?

The ICAO code for General Alvear Airport is SAMA.

Where is General Alvear Airport located?

General Alvear Airport is small airport located in General Alvear, Argentina, at an elevation of 1,489 ft (454 m).

How many runways does General Alvear Airport have?

General Alvear Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 4,921 ft / 1,500 m.

What time zone is General Alvear Airport in?

General Alvear Airport is in the America/Argentina/Mendoza time zone (UTC-03:00).

What is the magnetic variation at General Alvear Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at General Alvear Airport is approximately 1.6° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near General Alvear Airport?

The nearest airport to General Alvear Airport is General Alvear Aeroclub Airport (AR-0166), about 5.4 nm to the nnw, followed by Suboficial Ay Santiago Germano Airport and Santa Isabel Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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