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Small airport

La Quiaca Airport

ICAO SAOLLocal IAC🇦🇷 La Quiaca
Coordinates
22.1653°S, 65.5699°W
Elevation
11,414 ft (3,479 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
AR-Y
Time zone
Jujuy(UTC-03:00)
Magnetic variation
10.3° W

Daylight today(Aug 29, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
07:13
Sunrise
07:36
Sunset
19:13
Civil dusk
19:35

About 11h 37m 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 La Quiaca Airport

La Quiaca Airport is a very high elevation airport serving La Quiaca, a town in the Jujuy Province of Argentina. La Quiaca is on the border with Bolivia, across from the Bolivian town of Villazon.

Summary from Wikipedia licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

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NOTAMs

SAOL

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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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
16 / 348,769 ft / 2,673 m95 ftAspUnlitOpen

Airspace in this area(1)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
FIR CORDOBASpecial useFIRGNDFL999

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from La Quiaca Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for La Quiaca Airport?

The ICAO code for La Quiaca Airport is SAOL.

Where is La Quiaca Airport located?

La Quiaca Airport is small airport located in La Quiaca, Argentina, at an elevation of 11,414 ft (3,479 m).

How many runways does La Quiaca Airport have?

La Quiaca Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 8,769 ft / 2,673 m.

What time zone is La Quiaca Airport in?

La Quiaca Airport is in the America/Argentina/Jujuy time zone (UTC-03:00).

What is the magnetic variation at La Quiaca Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at La Quiaca Airport is approximately 10.3° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near La Quiaca Airport?

The nearest airport to La Quiaca Airport is Villazon Airport (SLVZ), about 7.7 nm to the nnw, followed by Tupiza-Mochará Airport and Capitan Oriel Lea Plaza Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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