
Regional airport · Malargue, Argentina
Malargue/D Ricardo Salomon
- Elevation
- 4,685 ft
- Coordinates
- 35°30′S 69°34′W
- Local time
- America/Argentina/Mendoza
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Field information
SAMM runways, fuel & airport data
Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.
Malargue/D Ricardo Salomon (SAMM/LGS) has 2 runways; the longest, 14/32, is 8,694 ft (2,650 m) of asphalt. Fuel on the field: Jet A-1 only. Rescue and fire-fighting cover is published as RFFS category 5. Operating hours: 1100-1900Z, O/T O/R via Tel. Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at SAMM, and confirms every figure on this page with the airport and handler before dispatch.
Classification
Regional airport
Time zone
America/Argentina/Mendoza
Country
Argentina
AR
Municipality
Malargue
Elevation
4,685 ft
Position
-35.4936, -69.5743
Traffic level
Medium
Fuel
Jet A-1 only
Fire & rescue
RFFS category 5
Operating hours
1100-1900Z, O/T O/R via Tel
Runways · SAMM
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/32 | 8,694 ft (2,650 m) | 98 ft | asphalt | Lighted |
| 9/27 | 4,757 ft (1,450 m) | 66 ft | asphalt | Lighted |
Flight support
Ground handling, permits & fuel at SAMM.
The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Malargue/D Ricardo Salomon (SAMM / LGS) in Malargue, Argentina, through one 24/7 OCC desk. SAMM 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 SAMM
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.
- 02
Ground Handling at SAMM
Direct FBO and handler coordination at SAMM covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.
- 03
Fuel Arrangements at SAMM
Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at SAMM is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.
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Flight Planning & Dispatch to SAMM
Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for SAMM: 35° 29′ 37″ S 69° 34′ 27″ W; elevation 4685 ft.
- 05
Crew & Passenger Services in Malargue
Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Malargue. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at SAMM.
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Cargo Operations at SAMM
Support for freighter operations into SAMM covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.
Location
Where SAMM sits in the network
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Operating into SAMM?
Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Malargue/D Ricardo Salomon — one desk for the whole trip.