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Regional Airport · Argentina

SAZBBHI

Comandante Espora Airport

Bahía Blanca, Argentina

ICAO

SAZB

IATA

BHI

Category

Regional Airport

Elevation

246 ft

Country

Argentina

Flight Support Services

Flight Support Services at SAZB

The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Comandante Espora Airport (SAZB / BHI) in Bahía 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.

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 SAZB

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

Comandante Espora Airport publishes rescue and fire fighting cover of ICAO Cat 7.

Jet A1 Fuel at SAZB

Fuel on record at Comandante Espora Airport: Jet fuel only. Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors.

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′ 8″ W; elevation 246 ft; local time UTC-3.

Crew & Passenger Services in Bahía Blanca

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

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

Cargo Operations at SAZB

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

Field Information

Comandante Espora Airport

Latitude
38° 43′ 30″ S
Longitude
62° 10′ 8″ W
ICAO code
SAZB
IATA code
BHI
Municipality
Bahía Blanca
Timezone
UTC-3
Traffic
—
Fuel Type
Jet fuel only
Fire Category
ICAO Cat 7
Airport Category
—
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OCC Dispatch Desk

Planning A Flight To BHI?

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

Submit flight inquiry for SAZB

Operational Notes

Frequently Asked Questions – SAZB

What are the ICAO and IATA codes for Comandante Espora Airport?

The ICAO code is SAZB and the IATA code is BHI.

Is Jet A1 available at SAZB?

Yes. Fuel on record at Comandante Espora Airport is Jet fuel only; into-plane pricing and fuel releases are arranged by our OCC.

What is the fire category at SAZB?

Comandante Espora Airport publishes rescue and fire fighting cover of ICAO Cat 7.

What time zone does SAZB operate in?

Comandante Espora Airport operates on UTC-3.

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

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 SAZB.