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Islas Malvinas (SAAR/ROS) — Rosario, Argentina
Islas Malvinas (SAAR/ROS) serves Rosario, Argentina. This is a mid-sized airport with 1 runway (02/20). Field elevation is 85 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.
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Runways
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Frequencies
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Operations
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Fuel
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Contacts
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Additional Info
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Basic Airport Information
- ICAO: SAAR
- Name: Islas Malvinas
- Type: medium_airport
- Category: International
- Latitude: -32.903599
- Longitude: -60.785
- Elevation: 85 ft
- Country: Argentina
- Municipality: Rosario
- IATA Code: ROS
- FAA Code: N/A
- FIR: SACF
- Timezone: America/Argentina/Cordoba
- Distance from City: 13.0 km
- VFR: Yes
- IFR: Yes
Runways
Runway 02/20
- Designation: 02/20
- Dimensions: 9843 X 148
- Surface: Concrete
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: N/A
- NAVAIDs: N/A
- Approach Types: ILS, VOR/DME
- Remarks: N/A
Frequencies
- Tower: 118.700 MHz
- Ground: 121.850 MHz
- Operations: 119.750 MHz
- Traffic/Approach: Tower: 118.700 MHz / 119.750 MHz; Ground: 121.850 MHz; ATIS: 127.400 MHz; Emergency: 121.500 MHz MHz
- ATIS: 127.400 MHz
Operation Hours
Monday
Open 24 hours
Tuesday
Open 24 hours
Wednesday
Open 24 hours
Thursday
Open 24 hours
Friday
Open 24 hours
Saturday
Open 24 hours
Sunday
Open 24 hours
Islas Malvinas operates 24 hours (H24). See all 24-hour airports worldwide →
- Extra Hours On Request: No
- Remarks: H24 operation. Admin hours Mon-Fri 07:00-19:00 UTC. Control tower H24.
Contacts
- AIS Tel: N/A
- ARO Tel: N/A
- MET Tel: N/A
- Admin Tel: N/A
- Health Tel: N/A
- Police Tel: N/A
- Authorities Tel: N/A
- Website: https://aeropuertorosario.com
- Remarks: N/A
Slots / PPR
- Slot Required: No
- PPR Required: Yes
- PPR Contact: N/A
- Remarks: Slots required for commercial and cargo flights. PPR required for all non-scheduled and GA flights.
Customs
- Open: 13:00
- Close: 21:00
- Phone: N/A
- Extra Hours On Request: Yes
- Remarks: 2 hours PPR required for customs/immigration.
Fees
- Landing Fee: N/A
- Parking Fee: N/A
- Handling Mandatory: No
- Currency: ARS
- Remarks: N/A
Fuel Information
- Fuel Type: JET A-1
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: 2026-04-07
- Remarks: N/A
- Fuel Type: AVGAS 100LL
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: 2026-04-07
- Remarks: N/A
Immigration
- Port of Entry: Yes
- GENDEC Required: Yes
- GAR Required: No
- Remarks: ANAC approval required for international GA flights.
Restrictions
- Curfew Start: 01:00
- Curfew End: 12:00
- Noise Chapter Min: N/A
- Remarks: Fire category 9.
Alternates
SAAP
- ICAO: SAAP
- Name: General Urquiza Airport
- Distance (NM): 68.2
- Has IFR: No
- Port of Entry: No
- Immigration Remarks: N/A
SAAV
- ICAO: SAAV
- Name: Sauce Viejo Airport
- Distance (NM): 71.5
- Has IFR: No
- Port of Entry: No
- Immigration Remarks: Domestic only. General aviation and aeroclub. Agricultural heartland.
SAAG
- ICAO: SAAG
- Name: Gualeguaychu Airport
- Distance (NM): 109.5
- Has IFR: No
- Port of Entry: No
- Immigration Remarks: Domestic airport. No customs/immigration. Near international bridge to Uruguay.
Airport Services
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Argentina Permit Requirements
Medium
Landing: 5d
- Overflight Permit: Yes
- Landing Permit: Conditional
- Overflight Lead Time: 48-72 working hours (apply Mon-Fri 0800-1600 local / 1100-1900 UTC)
- Landing Lead Time: 48-72 working hours (standard); 7 business days (charter Class C+ or Falkland Islands via Argentine airspace)
Private / GA Operations:
Private flights need ANAC notification. Customs clearance at designated international airports only.
Active NOTAMs
A2928/26
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TRANSMISSOMETER RVR MID RWY 20 U/S
2026-07-21 17:33:00
2026-08-11 23:59:00
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Explore HistoryFrequently Asked Questions
- What is the tower frequency at SAAR?
- The tower frequency at Islas Malvinas is 118.700 MHz.
- What fuel is available at SAAR?
- Islas Malvinas offers JET A-1, AVGAS 100LL.
- Does SAAR require landing permits?
- Yes, landing permits are required for Islas Malvinas (Argentina).
- Is customs available at SAAR?
- Yes, customs at Islas Malvinas is available from 13:00 to 21:00.
- Does SAAR require slots or PPR?
- PPR is required at Islas Malvinas.
- Where is SAAR located?
- Islas Malvinas (SAAR) is located in Rosario, Argentina.
- What is the IATA code for SAAR?
- The IATA code for Islas Malvinas is ROS.
- How long is the runway at SAAR?
- The main runway at Islas Malvinas (02/20) measures 9843 X 148.
- Does SAAR have an ILS approach?
- Yes, Islas Malvinas has ILS (Instrument Landing System) approaches on runway 02/20.
- Is SAAR a port of entry?
- Yes, Islas Malvinas is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.