San Fernando Intl (SADF/FDO) — San Fernando, Argentina

• ICAO: SADF
• Name: San Fernando Intl
• Type: medium_airport
• Category: International
• Latitude: -34.453201
• Longitude: -58.5896
• Elevation: 10 ft
• Country: Argentina
• Municipality: San Fernando
• IATA Code: FDO
• FAA Code: N/A
• FIR: SACF
• Timezone: America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires
• Distance from City: 2.0 km
• VFR: Yes
• IFR: Yes

Runway 05/23

• Designation: 05/23
• Dimensions: 5545 X 98
• Surface: Asphalt
• PCN: 18/F/C/X/U
• Lighting: MIRL
• NAVAIDs: VOR-DME FDO (on field)
• Approach Types: VOR/DME
• Remarks: PCN evaluation by experience of aircraft using pavement. Tire pressure limited to 217 PSI. True headings: RWY 05 = 044°, RWY 23 = 224°. TORA/LDA both 5545 ft (1690 m). Circling not authorized SW of RWY 05/23. VOR/DME approach RWY 23: DME required, max holding 210 KIAS. Missed approach: at 1.7 DME turn to hdg 002 until 7 DME, follow ATC instructions.

• Tower: 119.000 MHz
• Ground: 121.650 MHz
• Operations: 129.500 MHz
• Traffic/Approach: Clearance Delivery 129.50 MHz; Ground 121.65 MHz; Tower 119.00 MHz (H24) / 120.05 MHz; ATIS 127.65 MHz MHz
• ATIS: 127.650 MHz

• AIS Tel: +54 11 5258 2113
• ARO Tel: N/A
• MET Tel: N/A
• Admin Tel: +54 911 5032 8215
• Health Tel: N/A
• Police Tel: N/A
• Authorities Tel: +54 11 4714 6700
• Website: www.aa2000.com.ar/sanfernando
• Remarks: Airport operator: Aeropuertos Argentina 2000. Admin after-hours: +54 911 7001 7167.

• Slot Required: No
• PPR Required: Yes
• PPR Contact: +54 11 4747-7000
• Remarks: Slots required for scheduled commercial and cargo operations via ARO. GA operations exempt from slot requirement but PPR mandatory for all flights.

• Open: 13:00
• Close: 22:00
• Phone: N/A
• Extra Hours On Request: Yes
• Remarks: Customs available approx 10:00–19:00 local (ART, UTC-3), equating to 13:00–22:00 UTC. Available on request outside published hours. No US CBP pre-clearance. Notify customs 48h prior to international arrival.

• Landing Fee: N/A
• Parking Fee: N/A
• Handling Mandatory: No
• Currency: ARS
• Remarks: Aircraft may remain on operations platform for max 40 minutes; must move to hangar after. No public overnight parking.

• Port of Entry: Yes
• GENDEC Required: Yes
• GAR Required: No
• Remarks: Airport of entry. Landing permit not required for GA international flights. ANAC/DGA requirements apply. Notify customs 48h prior to arrival.

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• Curfew Start: 01:00
• Curfew End: 09:00
• Noise Chapter Min: 3
• Remarks: Curfew 22:00–06:00 local (ART, UTC-3) = 01:00–09:00 UTC. Maximum MTOW 30 tonnes. Maximum wingspan 30 m. ARFF Fire Category 5. Airport light intensity: HIGH.

SABE

• ICAO: SABE
• Name: Jorge Newbery Aeroparque
• Distance (NM): 10.7
• Has IFR: Yes
• Port of Entry: Yes
• Immigration Remarks: ANAC landing permit required for non-scheduled international flights; apply via eANAC 72h prior. International flight plan (DIP) mandatory. Immigration handled on arrival.

SAEZ

• ICAO: SAEZ
• Name: Ezeiza Intl Ministro Pistarini
• Distance (NM): 22.3
• 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.

• 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)

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