Regional airport · Bahia Blanca, Argentina
Bahia Blanca/Comandante Espora
- Elevation
- 246 ft
- Coordinates
- 38°44′S 62°10′W
- Local time
- America/Argentina/Buenos Aires
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Field information
SAZB runways, fuel & airport data
Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.
Bahia Blanca/Comandante Espora (SAZB/BHI) has 3 runways; the longest, 17L/35R, is 8,579 ft (2,615 m) of asphalt. Fuel on the field: Jet A-1 only. Rescue and fire-fighting cover is published as RFFS category 7. Operating hours: Open 24 hours (H24). Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at SAZB, and confirms every figure on this page with the airport and handler before dispatch.
Classification
Regional airport
Time zone
America/Argentina/Buenos Aires
Country
Argentina
AR
Municipality
Bahía Blanca
Elevation
246 ft
Position
-38.7250, -62.1693
Fuel
Jet A-1 only
Fire & rescue
RFFS category 7
Operating hours
Open 24 hours (H24)
Runways · SAZB
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17L/35R | 8,579 ft (2,615 m) | 197 ft | asphalt | Lighted |
| 06/24 | 6,660 ft (2,030 m) | 108 ft | asphalt | Lighted |
| 17R/35L | 4,915 ft (1,498 m) | 98 ft | asphalt | — |
Flight support
Ground handling, permits & fuel at SAZB.
The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Bahia Blanca/Comandante Espora (SAZB / BHI) in Bahia Blanca, Argentina, through one 24/7 OCC desk. SAZB 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 SAZB
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 SAZB
Direct FBO and handler coordination at SAZB covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.
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Fuel Arrangements at SAZB
Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at SAZB is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.
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Flight Planning & Dispatch to SAZB
Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for SAZB: 38° 43′ 30″ S 62° 10′ 9″ W; elevation 246 ft.
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Crew & Passenger Services in Bahia Blanca
Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Bahia Blanca. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at SAZB.
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Cargo Operations at SAZB
Support for freighter operations into SAZB covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.
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Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Bahia Blanca/Comandante Espora — one desk for the whole trip.