Regional airport · Mar Del Plata, Argentina
Astor Piazzolla/Mar Del Plata Intl
- Elevation
- 72 ft
- Coordinates
- 37°56′S 57°34′W
- Local time
- America/Argentina/Buenos Aires
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Field information
SAZM runways, fuel & airport data
Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.
Astor Piazzolla/Mar Del Plata Intl (SAZM/MDQ) has one runway, 13/31, 7,218 ft (2,200 m) long 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 SAZM, 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
Mar del Plata
Elevation
72 ft
Position
-37.9342, -57.5733
Fuel
Jet A-1 only
Fire & rescue
RFFS category 7
Operating hours
Open 24 hours (H24)
Runways · SAZM
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/31 | 7,218 ft (2,200 m) | 148 ft | asphalt | Lighted |
Flight support
Ground handling, permits & fuel at SAZM.
The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Astor Piazzolla/Mar Del Plata Intl (SAZM / MDQ) in Mar Del Plata, Argentina, through one 24/7 OCC desk. SAZM 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 SAZM
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 SAZM
Direct FBO and handler coordination at SAZM covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.
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Fuel Arrangements at SAZM
Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at SAZM is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.
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Flight Planning & Dispatch to SAZM
Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for SAZM: 37° 56′ 3″ S 57° 34′ 24″ W; elevation 72 ft.
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Crew & Passenger Services in Mar Del Plata
Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Mar Del Plata. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at SAZM.
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Cargo Operations at SAZM
Support for freighter operations into SAZM covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.
Location
Where SAZM sits in the network
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Operating into SAZM?
Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Astor Piazzolla/Mar Del Plata Intl — one desk for the whole trip.