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Capitan V A Almonacid Airport (SANL/IRJ) — La Rioja, Argentina

Capitan V A Almonacid Airport (SANL/IRJ) serves La Rioja, Argentina. This is a mid-sized airport with 1 runway (3/21). Field elevation is 1437 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.

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Basic Airport Information

  • ICAO: SANL
  • Name: Capitan V A Almonacid Airport
  • Type: medium_airport
  • Category: Domestic
  • Latitude: -29.381599
  • Longitude: -66.795799
  • Elevation: 1437 ft
  • Country: Argentina
  • Municipality: La Rioja
  • IATA Code: IRJ
  • FAA Code: N/A
  • FIR: N/A
  • Timezone: America/Argentina/La_Rioja
  • Distance from City: N/A km
  • VFR: Yes
  • IFR: No

Runways

Runway 3/21

  • Designation: 3/21
  • Dimensions: 2860x30m
  • Surface: ASP
  • PCN: N/A
  • Lighting: Lighted
  • NAVAIDs: N/A
  • Approach Types: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Frequencies

  • Tower: N/A
  • Ground: N/A
  • Operations: N/A
  • Traffic/Approach: 118.450 MHz
  • ATIS: N/A

Operation Hours

Monday N/A
Tuesday N/A
Wednesday N/A
Thursday N/A
Friday N/A
Saturday N/A
Sunday N/A
  • Extra Hours On Request: No
  • Remarks: N/A

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: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Slots / PPR

  • Slot Required: No
  • PPR Required: No
  • PPR Contact: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Fees

  • Landing Fee: Based on MTOW; ORSNA regulated
  • Parking Fee: MTOW-based daily rate
  • Handling Mandatory: No
  • Currency: USD
  • Remarks: Capitan Vicente Almandos Almonacid Airport, La Rioja. Regional airport in arid northwest Argentina.

Fuel Information

  • Fuel Type: Jet A-1
  • Price/L: N/A
  • Last Updated: 2026-02-18
  • Remarks: Limited fuel. Pre-order essential for jet operations. Avgas may be unavailable.

Immigration

  • Port of Entry: No
  • GENDEC Required: No
  • GAR Required: No
  • Remarks: Domestic operations only. No immigration or customs facilities.

Restrictions

  • Curfew Start: 00:00
  • Curfew End: 00:00
  • Noise Chapter Min: N/A
  • Remarks: No curfew. High terrain west of airport (Andes). Density altitude issues in summer. Elevation ~1,437 ft AMSL.

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.

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Active NOTAMs

A2618/26 warning
Aerodrome restriction
TEL ARO-AIS (+54 380) 4439211 U/S
2026-06-29 15:19:00 2026-07-28 23:59:00
A2788/25 info
IN IAC ILS RWY 21 IN PROFILE VIEW WHERE IT SAYS: MDA 1850 FT IT MUST SAY: MDA 1820FT. MOFIFIES SUP A 139/2025 WEF JUL 10 2025.
2025-07-10 00:00:00 Until further notice
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Frequently Asked Questions
What fuel is available at SANL?
Capitan V A Almonacid Airport offers Jet A-1.
Does SANL require landing permits?
Yes, landing permits are required for Capitan V A Almonacid Airport (Argentina).
Where is SANL located?
Capitan V A Almonacid Airport (SANL) is located in La Rioja, Argentina.
What is the IATA code for SANL?
The IATA code for Capitan V A Almonacid Airport is IRJ.
How long is the runway at SANL?
The main runway at Capitan V A Almonacid Airport (3/21) measures 2860x30m.