Teniente Benjamín Matienzo International Airport (TUC): Codes, Runways & Location
Teniente Benjamín Matienzo International Airport (IATA: TUC · ICAO: SANT) is a large airport serving San Miguel de Tucumán, Argentina. It lies at 26.8374° S, 65.1042° W, 1493 ft (455 m) above sea level.
Overview of Teniente Benjamín Matienzo International Airport
Teniente Benjamín Matienzo International Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a large airport, serving the area of San Miguel de Tucumán in Argentina. It is identified by the IATA code TUC and the ICAO code SANT. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Teniente Benjamín Matienzo International Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 3500 m (11483 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: concrete. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 1493 ft (455 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Termas de Río Hondo international Airport (RHD) about 75 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 ≈ 3,500 m — A380 / 747 capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Teniente Benjamín Matienzo International Airport
Where is Teniente Benjamín Matienzo International Airport located?
Teniente Benjamín Matienzo International Airport is located in San Miguel de Tucumán, Argentina. Its coordinates are 26.8374° S, 65.1042° W.
What is the airport code for Teniente Benjamín Matienzo International Airport?
Teniente Benjamín Matienzo International Airport has an IATA code of TUC and an ICAO code of SANT.
How long is the runway at Teniente Benjamín Matienzo International Airport?
Teniente Benjamín Matienzo International Airport's longest runway is about 3500 m (11483 ft), which can support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380.
How many runways does Teniente Benjamín Matienzo International Airport have?
Teniente Benjamín Matienzo International Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with concrete surfacing.
Is Teniente Benjamín Matienzo International Airport a major airport?
Teniente Benjamín Matienzo International Airport is classified as a large airport with scheduled commercial service.
About this data
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