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Puelches Airport

ICAO SAZULocal PUE🇦🇷 Puelches
Coordinates
38.1451°S, 65.9229°W
Elevation
180 ft (55 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
AR-L
Time zone
Salta(UTC-03:00)
Magnetic variation
1.3° W

Daylight today(Oct 13, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:15
Sunrise
06:42
Sunset
19:40
Civil dusk
20:06

About 12h 58m 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 Puelches Airport

Puelches Airport is a public use airport serving Puelches, a village in the La Pampa Province of Argentina. The runways are on the west side of the village.

Summary from Wikipedia licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

SAZU
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NOTAMs

SAZU

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(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
PONVA16 nm185°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 Puelches Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Puelches Airport?

The ICAO code for Puelches Airport is SAZU.

Where is Puelches Airport located?

Puelches Airport is small airport located in Puelches, Argentina, at an elevation of 180 ft (55 m).

What time zone is Puelches Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Puelches Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Puelches Airport is approximately 1.3° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Puelches Airport?

The nearest airport to Puelches Airport is Chacharramendi Airport (AR-0097), about 50.1 nm to the nne, followed by Choele Choel Airport and Limay Mahuida Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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