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Rio Colorado Airport

ICAO SAZQLocal COL🇦🇷 Rio Colorado
Coordinates
38.9950°S, 64.1408°W
Elevation
275 ft (84 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
AR-R
Time zone
Salta(UTC-03:00)
Magnetic variation
2.3° W

Daylight today(Oct 13, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:06
Sunrise
06:34
Sunset
19:33
Civil dusk
20:00

About 13h 0m 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 Colorado Airport

Río Colorado Airport is a public use airport 3 kilometres (2 mi) west of Río Colorado, a town in the Río Negro Province of Argentina.

Summary from Wikipedia licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

SAZQ
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NOTAMs

SAZQ

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 (2)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
5 / 234,528 ft / 1,380 m98 ftGreUnlitOpen
11 / 292,231 ft / 680 m98 ftGreUnlitOpen

Airspace in this area(1)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
FIR EZEIZASpecial 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 Rio Colorado Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Rio Colorado Airport?

The ICAO code for Rio Colorado Airport is SAZQ.

Where is Rio Colorado Airport located?

Rio Colorado Airport is small airport located in Rio Colorado, Argentina, at an elevation of 275 ft (84 m).

How many runways does Rio Colorado Airport have?

Rio Colorado Airport has 2 runways, the longest being 4,528 ft / 1,380 m.

What time zone is Rio Colorado Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Rio Colorado Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Rio Colorado Airport is approximately 2.3° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Rio Colorado Airport?

The nearest airport to Rio Colorado Airport is Algarrobo/La Reforma Airport (AR-0034), about 43 nm to the ene, followed by Jacinto Arauz Airport and General San Martin (La Pampa) Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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