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Teniente Benjamín Matienzo International Airport

IATA TUCICAO SANTLocal TUC🇦🇷 San Miguel de Tucumán
Coordinates
26.8374°S, 65.1042°W
Elevation
1,493 ft (455 m)
Type
Large airport
Region
AR-T
Time zone
Tucuman(UTC-03:00)
Magnetic variation
8.7° W

Daylight today(Aug 29, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
07:14
Sunrise
07:38
Sunset
19:07
Civil dusk
19:31

About 11h 29m 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 Teniente Benjamín Matienzo International Airport

Teniente Benjamín Matienzo International Airport

Teniente Benjamín Matienzo International Airport is an international airport 12 kilometres (7.5 mi) east of the city of San Miguel de Tucumán in Argentina. It serves Tucumán Province in the north of the country. It was built in 1981, and its terminal was inaugurated on 12 October 1986. The airport provides four departure gates, two arrival gates, immigration and passenger services, plus the second largest cargo terminal in Argentina.

Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

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NOTAMs

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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 (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
02 / 2011,483 ft / 3,500 m148 ftConLightedOpen

Radio frequencies (2)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
RDOTUCUMAN RDO122.500 MHz
TWRTUCUMAN TWR/APP119.500 MHz

Navaids(1)

Airlines & destinations

Nonstop destinations (1)

Route data from OpenFlights — historical and may be out of date. Check current schedules.

Airspace in this area(4)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
TMA TUCUMÁNClass BTMAFL145FL195
TMA TUCUMÁNClass CTMA2000 ft GNDFL145
TUCUMAN CTRClass CCTRGNDFL075
FIR CORDOBASpecial 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
SIGUR4.4 nm010°On request
UGRIN6 nm190°On request
ATACA7.6 nm190°On request
FILTI9.3 nm010°On request
ESPIP11 nm190°On request
ENRID11.1 nm101°On request
POSMO12.6 nm161°On request
LOLAR12.8 nm319°On request
VUSAB12.8 nm220°On request
BOMAM14.2 nm015°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 Teniente Benjamín Matienzo International Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Teniente Benjamín Matienzo International Airport?

The ICAO code for Teniente Benjamín Matienzo International Airport is SANT, and its IATA code is TUC.

Where is Teniente Benjamín Matienzo International Airport located?

Teniente Benjamín Matienzo International Airport is large airport located in San Miguel de Tucumán, Argentina, at an elevation of 1,493 ft (455 m).

How many runways does Teniente Benjamín Matienzo International Airport have?

Teniente Benjamín Matienzo International Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 11,483 ft / 3,500 m.

Which airlines fly to Teniente Benjamín Matienzo International Airport?

Airlines historically serving Teniente Benjamín Matienzo International Airport include Aerolineas Argentinas, LAN Airlines (based on OpenFlights route data, which may be out of date).

How many destinations are served from Teniente Benjamín Matienzo International Airport?

Historical data lists 1 nonstop destination from Teniente Benjamín Matienzo International Airport. Always check current schedules.

What time zone is Teniente Benjamín Matienzo International Airport in?

Teniente Benjamín Matienzo International Airport is in the America/Argentina/Tucuman time zone (UTC-03:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Teniente Benjamín Matienzo International Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Teniente Benjamín Matienzo International Airport is approximately 8.7° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Teniente Benjamín Matienzo International Airport?

The nearest airport to Teniente Benjamín Matienzo International Airport is Horco Molle Aeroclub Airport (AR-0370), about 11.3 nm to the wnw, followed by Los Tucanes Airport and Don Emilio Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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