
Regional airport · Zapala, Argentina
Zapala
- Elevation
- 3,330 ft
- Coordinates
- 38°59′S 70°07′W
- Local time
- America/Argentina/Salta
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Field information
SAHZ runways, fuel & airport data
Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.
Zapala (SAHZ/APZ) has one runway, 9/27, 7,218 ft (2,200 m) long of asphalt. Fuel on the field: No fuel available. Operating hours: Mon-Fri 0800-1400Z, Sat, Sun and Hol O/R. Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at SAHZ, and confirms every figure on this page with the airport and handler before dispatch.
Classification
Regional airport
Time zone
America/Argentina/Salta
Country
Argentina
AR
Municipality
Zapala
Elevation
3,330 ft
Position
-38.9755, -70.1136
Fuel
No fuel available
Operating hours
Mon-Fri 0800-1400Z, Sat, Sun and Hol O/R
Runways · SAHZ
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/27 | 7,218 ft (2,200 m) | 131 ft | asphalt | — |
Flight support
Ground handling, permits & fuel at SAHZ.
The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Zapala (SAHZ / APZ) in Zapala, Argentina, through one 24/7 OCC desk. SAHZ is listed in our network as a regional airport. Before dispatch, our OCC verifies permit lead times, slot availability, and local handler capabilities.
Services coordinated at SAHZ
One 24/7 OCC desk
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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.
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Ground Handling at SAHZ
Direct FBO and handler coordination at SAHZ covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.
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Fuel Arrangements at SAHZ
Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at SAHZ is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.
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Flight Planning & Dispatch to SAHZ
Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for SAHZ: 38° 58′ 32″ S 70° 6′ 49″ W; elevation 3330 ft.
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Crew & Passenger Services in Zapala
Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Zapala. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at SAHZ.
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Cargo Operations at SAHZ
Support for freighter operations into SAHZ covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.
Location
Where SAHZ sits in the network
Nearest airports in our network
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- SCQPTemuco/Freire/La AraucaniaTemuco, Chile119 NM271°→
- SCTCPadre Las CasasTemuco, Chile119 NM275°→
- SAZSSan Carlos de BarilocheBariloche, Argentina139 NM200°→
- SCVDValdivia/PichoyValdivia, Chile144 NM253°→
Operating into SAHZ?
Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Zapala — one desk for the whole trip.