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Teniente Benjamin Matienzo Airport (SANT/TUC) — San Miguel de Tucumán, Argentina
At a glance
- Operating hours
- 10:00–02:00 UTC
- Customs
- On request
- Port of entry
- Yes
- Fuel
- JET A-1, AVGAS 100LL
- Tower
- 119.5
- Runways
- 02/20
- Elevation
- 1,493 ft
Times in UTC. Reference only: verify with the AIP and NOTAMs.
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Section Breakdown
Basic Info
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Runways
4/4
Frequencies
4/4
Operations
2/2
Fuel
1/1
Contacts
1/2
Additional Info
10/10
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Basic Airport Information
- ICAO: SANT
- Name: Teniente Benjamin Matienzo Airport
- Type: medium_airport
- Category: International
- Latitude: -26.8409
- Longitude: -65.104897
- Elevation: 1493 ft
- Country: Argentina
- Municipality: San Miguel de Tucumán
- IATA Code: TUC
- FAA Code: N/A
- FIR: SACF
- Timezone: America/Argentina/Tucuman
- Distance from City: 12.0 km
- VFR: Yes
- IFR: Yes
Runways
Runway 02/20
- Designation: 02/20
- Dimensions: 11483 X 148
- Surface: Concrete
- PCN: 89/R/C/W/T
- Lighting: HIRL, REIL, SALS/SALSF, VASI (Rwy 02)
- NAVAIDs: ILS CAT I Rwy 02 109.9, VOR/DME TUC 114.10
- Approach Types: ILS CAT I, VOR/DME, RNAV (GNSS)
- Remarks: Rwy 02 true heading 017°, elevation 1430 ft; Rwy 20 true heading 197°, elevation 1494 ft. Slope 0.6%. TORA/TODA Rwy 02: 9613 ft; LDA Rwy 02: 9515 ft. TORA/TODA Rwy 20: 9613 ft; LDA Rwy 20: 9515 ft. PCN 89/R/C/W/T per (Technical Evaluation). ILS on Rwy 02 only.
Frequencies
- Tower: 119.500 MHz
- Ground: 121.750 MHz
- Operations: 118.350 MHz
- Traffic/Approach: Approach 118.35 MHz; Tower 119.5 MHz (H24); Ground 121.75 MHz; ATIS 127.70 MHz MHz
- ATIS: 127.700 MHz
Operation Hours
Monday
10:00
–
02:00
Tuesday
10:00
–
02:00
Wednesday
10:00
–
02:00
Thursday
10:00
–
02:00
Friday
10:00
–
02:00
Saturday
10:00
–
02:00
Sunday
10:00
–
02:00
- Extra Hours On Request: No
- Remarks: Operating hours 07:00–23:00 local (ART, UTC-3), equating to 10:00–02:00 UTC.
Contacts
- AIS Tel: N/A
- ARO Tel: N/A
- MET Tel: N/A
- Admin Tel: +54 381 426 0636
- Health Tel: N/A
- Police Tel: N/A
- Authorities Tel: N/A
- Website: https://www.aeropuertosargentina.com.ar/en/TUC
- Remarks: N/A
Slots / PPR
- Slot Required: No
- PPR Required: Yes
- PPR Contact: N/A
- Remarks: Slots mandatory for IFR and commercial flights. PPR required for all flights. Request at least 48 hours in advance.
Customs
- Open: N/A
- Close: N/A
- Phone: N/A
- Extra Hours On Request: Yes
- Remarks: N/A
Fees
- Landing Fee: 0.30 ARS per kg MTOW
- Parking Fee: 50% of landing fee per 12 hours
- Handling Mandatory: No
- Currency: ARS
- Remarks: Fees applicable for aircraft over 2,000 kg MTOW. Subject to 21% VAT. Tariffs per EANA/ANAC Argentina 2024.
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
- APIS Required: Yes
- GAR Required: No
- Remarks: Landing permit may be required depending on FAR type. Argentina is not subject to UK GAR requirements.
Restrictions
- Curfew Start: N/A
- Curfew End: N/A
- Noise Chapter Min: 3
- Remarks: Maximum wingspan 36 m. Noise Chapter 3 minimum.
Alternates
SANR
- ICAO: SANR
- Name: Termas de Río Hondo international Airport
- Distance (NM): 40.3
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes
- Immigration Remarks: Landing permit required for non-scheduled international flights — apply via ANAC Argentina.
SANE
- ICAO: SANE
- Name: Vicecomodoro Angel D. La Paz Aragonés Airport
- Distance (NM): 69.8
- Has IFR: No
- Port of Entry: Yes
- Immigration Remarks: International port of entry. Seasonal flights to Chile. Full customs and immigration.
SANC
- ICAO: SANC
- Name: Catamarca Airport
- Distance (NM): 110.7
- Has IFR: No
- Port of Entry: No
- Immigration Remarks: Domestic airport. No customs/immigration. Located near Andes foothills.
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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.
NOTAMs
No live NOTAM source covers SANT. Check the official AIS before flight.
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Airport History
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Add a historical factFrequently Asked Questions
- What are the operating hours of SANT?
- Teniente Benjamin Matienzo Airport operates from 10:00 to 02:00.
- What is the tower frequency at SANT?
- The tower frequency at Teniente Benjamin Matienzo Airport is 119.5 MHz.
- What fuel is available at SANT?
- Teniente Benjamin Matienzo Airport offers JET A-1, AVGAS 100LL.
- Does SANT require landing permits?
- It depends on the flight. Private flights need ANAC notification. Customs clearance at designated international airports only. Permit details for Argentina
- Does SANT require slots or PPR?
- PPR is required at Teniente Benjamin Matienzo Airport.
- Where is SANT located?
- Teniente Benjamin Matienzo Airport (SANT) is located in San Miguel de Tucumán, Argentina.
- What is the IATA code for SANT?
- The IATA code for Teniente Benjamin Matienzo Airport is TUC.
- Does SANT have an ILS approach?
- Yes, Teniente Benjamin Matienzo Airport has ILS (Instrument Landing System) approaches on runway 02/20.
- Is SANT a port of entry?
- Yes, Teniente Benjamin Matienzo Airport is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.