Domingo Faustino Sarmiento Airport (UAQ): Codes, Runways & Location
Domingo Faustino Sarmiento Airport (IATA: UAQ · ICAO: SANU) is a medium-sized airport serving San Juan, Argentina. It lies at 31.5715° S, 68.4182° W, 1958 ft (597 m) above sea level.
Overview of Domingo Faustino Sarmiento Airport
Domingo Faustino Sarmiento Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of San Juan in Argentina. It is identified by the IATA code UAQ and the ICAO code SANU. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Domingo Faustino Sarmiento Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 2460 m (8071 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support most wide-body jets, 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 1958 ft (597 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Governor Francisco Gabrielli International Airport (MDZ) about 144 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 ≈ 2,460 m — wide-body capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Domingo Faustino Sarmiento Airport
Where is Domingo Faustino Sarmiento Airport located?
Domingo Faustino Sarmiento Airport is located in San Juan, Argentina. Its coordinates are 31.5715° S, 68.4182° W.
What is the airport code for Domingo Faustino Sarmiento Airport?
Domingo Faustino Sarmiento Airport has an IATA code of UAQ and an ICAO code of SANU.
How long is the runway at Domingo Faustino Sarmiento Airport?
Domingo Faustino Sarmiento Airport's longest runway is about 2460 m (8071 ft), which can support most wide-body jets.
How many runways does Domingo Faustino Sarmiento Airport have?
Domingo Faustino Sarmiento Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Domingo Faustino Sarmiento Airport a major airport?
Domingo Faustino Sarmiento Airport is classified as a medium-sized airport with scheduled service.
About this data
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