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Small airport

San Carlos Airport

ICAO SAMSLocal CAR🇦🇷 San Carlos
Coordinates
33.7757°S, 69.0537°W
Elevation
3,050 ft (930 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
AR-M
Time zone
Mendoza(UTC-03:00)
Magnetic variation
1.1° W

Daylight today(Aug 29, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
07:34
Sunrise
07:59
Sunset
19:17
Civil dusk
19:42

About 11h 18m 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 San Carlos Airport

San Carlos Airport is a public use airport located 2 kilometres (1 mi) west-southwest of San Carlos, Mendoza, Argentina. Its runway is not marked.

Summary from Wikipedia licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

SAMS
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NOTAMs

SAMS

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(6)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
TMA MENDOZAClass BTMAFL145FL195
TMA MENDOZAClass CTMA2000 ft GNDFL145
FIR EZEIZASpecial useFIRGNDFL999
FIR MENDOZASpecial useFIRGNDFL999
FIR CORDOBASpecial useFIRGNDFL999
SAR 103 TUNUYANSpecial useRestricted2000 ft MSLFL999

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

VFR reporting points nearby

PointDistanceBearingReporting
ESITO11.9 nm129°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 San Carlos Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for San Carlos Airport?

The ICAO code for San Carlos Airport is SAMS.

Where is San Carlos Airport located?

San Carlos Airport is small airport located in San Carlos, Argentina, at an elevation of 3,050 ft (930 m).

What time zone is San Carlos Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at San Carlos Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at San Carlos Airport is approximately 1.1° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near San Carlos Airport?

The nearest airport to San Carlos Airport is La Consulta Airport (AR-0222), about 6.6 nm to the wnw, followed by Rivadavia Airport and Aerotec Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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