International hub · Asuncion, Paraguay

Luque/Silvio Pettirossi International

SGASASU
Elevation
292 ft
Coordinates
25°14′S 57°31′W
Local time
America/Asuncion

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Field information

SGAS runways, fuel & airport data

Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.

Luque/Silvio Pettirossi International (SGAS/ASU) has one runway, 02/20, 10,997 ft (3,352 m) long of asphalt. Fuel on the field: Jet A-1 only. Rescue and fire-fighting cover is published as RFFS category 8. Operating hours: Open 24 hours (H24). Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at SGAS, and confirms every figure on this page with the airport and handler before dispatch.

  • Classification

    International hub

  • Time zone

    America/Asuncion

  • Country

    Paraguay

    PY

  • Municipality

    Asunción

  • Elevation

    292 ft

  • Position

    -25.2402, -57.5192

  • Fuel

    Jet A-1 only

  • Fire & rescue

    RFFS category 8

  • Operating hours

    Open 24 hours (H24)

Runways · SGAS

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLighting
02/2010,997 ft (3,352 m)148 ftasphaltLighted

Flight support

Ground handling, permits & fuel at SGAS.

The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Luque/Silvio Pettirossi International (SGAS / ASU) in Asuncion, Paraguay, through one 24/7 OCC desk. SGAS is listed in our network as an international hub. Before dispatch, our OCC verifies permit lead times, slot availability, and local handler capabilities.

Services coordinated at SGAS

  1. 01

    Overflight & Landing Permits – Paraguay

    Efficient coordination of overflight, landing, ad hoc, and seasonal block permit applications with the civil aviation authority of Paraguay. Applicable permit lead times for Paraguay 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 Paraguay are managed end-to-end.

  2. 02

    Ground Handling at SGAS

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

  3. 03

    Fuel Arrangements at SGAS

    Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at SGAS is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.

  4. 04

    Flight Planning & Dispatch to SGAS

    Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for SGAS: 25° 14′ 25″ S 57° 31′ 9″ W; elevation 292 ft.

  5. 05

    Crew & Passenger Services in Asuncion

    Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Asuncion. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at SGAS.

  6. 06

    Cargo Operations at SGAS

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

Location

Where SGAS sits in the network

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Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Luque/Silvio Pettirossi International — one desk for the whole trip.

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