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Small airport

Punta De Vacas Airport

ICAO SAMLLocal PDV🇦🇷 Punta de Vacas
Coordinates
32.8546°S, 69.7605°W
Elevation
7,906 ft (2,410 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
AR-M
Time zone
Mendoza(UTC-03:00)
Magnetic variation
1° W

Daylight today(Aug 29, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
07:36
Sunrise
08:01
Sunset
19:21
Civil dusk
19:46

About 11h 19m 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 Punta De Vacas Airport

Punta de Vacas Heliport is a high elevation heliport at Punta de Vacas, a hamlet in the Mendoza Province of Argentina. Punta de Vacas is on the National Route 7 highway in the narrow mountain valley of the Mendoza River.

Summary from Wikipedia licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

SAML
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NOTAMs

SAML

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 (0)

No runway data recorded for this airport.

Airspace in this area(4)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
TMA MENDOZAClass BTMAFL145FL195
TMA MENDOZAClass CTMA2000 ft GNDFL145
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
UMKAL12.2 nm262°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 Punta De Vacas Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Punta De Vacas Airport?

The ICAO code for Punta De Vacas Airport is SAML.

Where is Punta De Vacas Airport located?

Punta De Vacas Airport is small airport located in Punta de Vacas, Argentina, at an elevation of 7,906 ft (2,410 m).

What time zone is Punta De Vacas Airport in?

Punta De Vacas Airport is in the America/Argentina/Mendoza time zone (UTC-03:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Punta De Vacas Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Punta De Vacas Airport is approximately 1° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Punta De Vacas Airport?

The nearest airport to Punta De Vacas Airport is Cristo Redentor Airport (SAMC), about 15.8 nm to the w, followed by Uspallata Airport and San Rafael Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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