Ástor Piazzola International Airport (MDQ): Codes, Runways & Location
Ástor Piazzola International Airport (IATA: MDQ · ICAO: SAZM) is a medium-sized airport serving Mar del Plata, Argentina. It lies at 37.9342° S, 57.5733° W, 72 ft (22 m) above sea level.
Overview of Ástor Piazzola International Airport
Ástor Piazzola International Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Mar del Plata in Argentina. It is identified by the IATA code MDQ and the ICAO code SAZM. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Ástor Piazzola International Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 2200 m (7218 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support narrow-body jets such as the Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 families, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: asphalt. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 72 ft (22 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Miramar Airport (MJR) about 42 km away.
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Airport Details & Runways
Physical characteristics from the public-domain OurAirports dataset.
Location & Runway Capacity
Aircraft capacity by runway length
Longest runway ≈ 2,200 m — narrow-body capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Ástor Piazzola International Airport
Where is Ástor Piazzola International Airport located?
Ástor Piazzola International Airport is located in Mar del Plata, Argentina. Its coordinates are 37.9342° S, 57.5733° W.
What is the airport code for Ástor Piazzola International Airport?
Ástor Piazzola International Airport has an IATA code of MDQ and an ICAO code of SAZM.
How long is the runway at Ástor Piazzola International Airport?
Ástor Piazzola International Airport's longest runway is about 2200 m (7218 ft), which can support narrow-body jets such as the Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 families.
How many runways does Ástor Piazzola International Airport have?
Ástor Piazzola International Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Ástor Piazzola International Airport a major airport?
Ástor Piazzola International Airport is classified as a medium-sized airport with scheduled service.
About this data
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