Airliner at the gate with a jet bridge and ground crew

Regional Airport · Argentina

SAAPPRA

General Urquiza Airport

Parana, Argentina

ICAO

SAAP

IATA

PRA

Category

Regional Airport

Elevation

242 ft

Country

Argentina

Flight Support Services

Flight Support Services at SAAP

The Network Plan coordinates flight support at General Urquiza Airport (SAAP / PRA) in Parana, Argentina, through one 24/7 OCC desk.

SAAP is listed in our network as a regional airport with medium traffic. Before dispatch, our OCC verifies permit lead times, slot availability, and local handler capabilities.

Overflight & Landing Permits – Argentina

Efficient coordination of overflight, landing, ad hoc, and seasonal block permit applications with the civil aviation authority of Argentina.

Applicable permit lead times for Argentina are confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.

For airline operators, navigation fee verifications, overflight charge audits, and CAA account reconciliations for Argentina are managed end-to-end.

Ground Handling at SAAP

Direct FBO and handler coordination at SAAP covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.

General Urquiza Airport publishes rescue and fire fighting cover of ICAO Cat 5.

Jet A1 Fuel at SAAP

Fuel on record at General Urquiza Airport: Jet fuel & Avgas. Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors.

Flight Planning & Dispatch to SAAP

Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring.

Planning reference for SAAP: 31° 47′ 42″ S 60° 28′ 48″ W; elevation 242 ft; local time UTC-3.

Crew & Passenger Services in Parana

Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Parana.

Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at SAAP.

Cargo Operations at SAAP

Support for freighter operations into SAAP covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.

Field Information

General Urquiza Airport

Latitude
31° 47′ 42″ S
Longitude
60° 28′ 48″ W
ICAO code
SAAP
IATA code
PRA
Municipality
Parana
Timezone
UTC-3
Traffic
Medium
Fuel Type
Jet fuel & Avgas
Fire Category
ICAO Cat 5
Airport Category
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OCC Dispatch Desk

Planning A Flight To PRA?

Send us your aircraft, schedule, and requirements. Our duty dispatcher will confirm applicable permit lead times, handling arrangements, and available Jet A1 pricing for SAAP.

Submit flight inquiry for SAAP

Operational Notes

Frequently Asked Questions – SAAP

What are the ICAO and IATA codes for General Urquiza Airport?

The ICAO code is SAAP and the IATA code is PRA.

Is Jet A1 available at SAAP?

Yes. Fuel on record at General Urquiza Airport is Jet fuel & Avgas; into-plane pricing and fuel releases are arranged by our OCC.

What is the fire category at SAAP?

General Urquiza Airport publishes rescue and fire fighting cover of ICAO Cat 5.

What time zone does SAAP operate in?

General Urquiza Airport operates on UTC-3.

How do I request ground handling or a permit for SAAP?

Send your aircraft, schedule, and requirements to occ@thenetworkplan.com. Our duty dispatcher will confirm applicable permit lead times, handling arrangements, and available Jet A1 pricing for SAAP.