Jorge Newbery Aeroparque (SABE/AEP) — Buenos Aires, Argentina
At a glance
- Operating hours
- Open 24h
- Customs
- 13:00–22:00 UTC (on request)
- Port of entry
- Yes
- Fuel
- JET A-1, AVGAS 100LL
- Tower
- 118.85
- Runways
- 13/31
- Elevation
- 18 ft
Times in UTC. Reference only: verify with the AIP and NOTAMs.
Section Breakdown
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Basic Airport Information
- ICAO: SABE
- Name: Jorge Newbery Aeroparque
- Type: large_airport
- Category: International
- Latitude: -34.5592
- Longitude: -58.4156
- Elevation: 18 ft
- Country: Argentina
- Municipality: Buenos Aires
- IATA Code: AEP
- FAA Code: N/A
- FIR: SACF
- Timezone: America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires
- Distance from City: 2.0 km
- VFR: Yes
- IFR: Yes
Runways
Runway 13/31
- Designation: 13/31
- Dimensions: 6890 X 131
- Surface: Concrete
- PCN: 050/R/B/W/T
- Lighting: MIRL, SALS/SALSF (Rwy 13), PAPI (both ends), ALS
- NAVAIDs: ILS/DME Rwy 13 (LOC 109.5), VOR/DME FDO 114.40, NDB OP
- Approach Types: ILS/DME, VOR/DME, RNAV
- Remarks: Rwy 31: True heading 304°, displaced threshold 41.7 ft, TORA 7675 ft, LDA 6473 ft, elevation 16 ft. Rwy 13: True heading 124°, TORA 6890 ft, LDA 6890 ft, elevation 18 ft. Slope 0° both ends. PCN evaluation by Technical Evaluation. Circling not authorized west of Rwy 13-31. S-ILS 13: no light vis all CAT 1200m. After takeoff: specific departure procedures to intercept radials from FDO VOR/DME. RFF CAT 7. RVR reported.
Frequencies
- Tower: 118.850 MHz
- Ground: 121.900 MHz
- Operations: 120.600 MHz
- Traffic/Approach: Approach 120.60 / 119.50 MHz; Tower 118.85 / 118.25 / 128.85 MHz (H24); Ground 121.90 MHz; Clearance Delivery 129.30 MHz (0900-0330Z); ATIS 127.60 MHz (0900-0345Z); Emergency 121.50 MHz MHz
- ATIS: 127.600 MHz
Operation Hours
Jorge Newbery Aeroparque operates 24 hours (H24). See all 24-hour airports worldwide →
- Extra Hours On Request: No
- Remarks: Operations H24. Control tower H24. Admin 1200-1900Z. ATIS 0900-0345Z. Clearance Delivery 0900-0330Z. No DST observed (UTC-3 year-round).
Contacts
- AIS Tel: N/A
- ARO Tel: N/A
- MET Tel: N/A
- Admin Tel: +54 11 3987 4150
- Health Tel: N/A
- Police Tel: N/A
- Authorities Tel: +54 11 4778 6525
- Website: https://www.aeropuertosargentina.com/en/AEP
- Remarks: N/A
Slots / PPR
- Slot Required: Yes
- PPR Required: Yes
- PPR Contact: +54 11 4771-0109
- Remarks: Commercial operations require slots allocated by DNAC. Slot requests minimum 30 days in advance. Peak hours 07:00-20:00 UTC. PPR required for non-scheduled commercial and certain GA operations. Minimum turnaround 30 minutes.
Customs
- Open: 13:00
- Close: 22:00
- Phone: N/A
- Extra Hours On Request: Yes
- Remarks: Local hours: 10:00-19:00 ART (UTC-3). Available on request outside hours for international GA flights. Advance notice 48h required. No US CBP preclearance.
Fees
- Landing Fee: N/A
- Parking Fee: N/A
- Handling Mandatory: No
- Currency: ARS
- Remarks: GA maximum parking 2 hours. No overnight parking for GA. Special landing permit and PPR required for GA operations.
Fuel Information
- Fuel Type: JET A-1
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: 2026-04-07
- Remarks: Available via GAT.
- Fuel Type: AVGAS 100LL
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: 2026-04-07
- Remarks: Available via GAT.
Immigration
- Port of Entry: Yes
- APIS Required: Yes
- GAR Required: No
- Remarks: ANAC landing permit required for non-scheduled international flights; apply via eANAC 72h prior. International flight plan (DIP) mandatory. Immigration handled on arrival.
Restrictions
- Curfew Start: N/A
- Curfew End: N/A
- Noise Chapter Min: 3
- Remarks: Noise abatement procedures required 0330-0830 UTC. Chapter 3 minimum certification required; exceptions for medical emergencies, disaster relief, government flights. Noise homologation certificates must be submitted to Airport Chief of Operations. Run-up restrictions 0900-1100 UTC and 0100-0200 UTC: max 60% power, 70 dB. Maximum wingspan 60.0 m. RFF CAT 7. Operations H24 with no full curfew.
Alternates
SADF
- ICAO: SADF
- Name: San Fernando Intl
- Distance (NM): 10.7
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes
- Immigration Remarks: Airport of entry. Landing permit not required for GA international flights. ANAC/DGA requirements apply. Notify customs 48h prior to arrival.
SAEZ
- ICAO: SAEZ
- Name: Ezeiza Intl Ministro Pistarini
- Distance (NM): 16.9
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes
- Immigration Remarks: Landing permit required for non-scheduled international flights; apply via ANAC Argentina in advance. Immigration and customs clearance mandatory for all international arrivals.
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Argentina Permit Requirements
- 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 flights need ANAC notification. Customs clearance at designated international airports only.
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Add a historical factFrequently Asked Questions
- What is the tower frequency at SABE?
- The tower frequency at Jorge Newbery Aeroparque is 118.85 MHz.
- What fuel is available at SABE?
- Jorge Newbery Aeroparque offers JET A-1, AVGAS 100LL.
- Does SABE require landing permits?
- It depends on the flight. Private flights need ANAC notification. Customs clearance at designated international airports only. Permit details for Argentina
- Is customs available at SABE?
- Yes, customs at Jorge Newbery Aeroparque is available from 13:00 to 22:00.
- Does SABE require slots or PPR?
- Slots are required and PPR is required at Jorge Newbery Aeroparque.
- Where is SABE located?
- Jorge Newbery Aeroparque (SABE) is located in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
- What is the IATA code for SABE?
- The IATA code for Jorge Newbery Aeroparque is AEP.
- Does SABE have an ILS approach?
- Yes, Jorge Newbery Aeroparque has ILS (Instrument Landing System) approaches on runway 13/31.
- Is SABE a port of entry?
- Yes, Jorge Newbery Aeroparque is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.