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Domingo Faustino Sarmiento Airport (SANU/UAQ) — San Juan, Argentina

Domingo Faustino Sarmiento Airport (SANU/UAQ) serves San Juan, Argentina. This is a mid-sized airport with 1 runway (18/36). Field elevation is 1958 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: SANU
  • Name: Domingo Faustino Sarmiento Airport
  • Type: medium_airport
  • Category: Domestic
  • Latitude: -31.571501
  • Longitude: -68.418198
  • Elevation: 1958 ft
  • Country: Argentina
  • Municipality: San Juan
  • IATA Code: UAQ
  • FAA Code: N/A
  • FIR: N/A
  • Timezone: America/Argentina/San_Juan
  • Distance from City: N/A km
  • VFR: Yes
  • IFR: No

Runways

Runway 18/36

  • Designation: 18/36
  • Dimensions: 2460x45m
  • Surface: ASP
  • PCN: N/A
  • Lighting: Lighted
  • NAVAIDs: N/A
  • Approach Types: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Frequencies

  • Tower: 119.350 MHz
  • Ground: N/A
  • Operations: N/A
  • Traffic/Approach: 119.350 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 tariff
  • Parking Fee: MTOW-based daily rate
  • Handling Mandatory: No
  • Currency: USD
  • Remarks: Domingo Faustino Sarmiento Airport, San Juan. Regional hub in western Argentina wine country near Andes.

Fuel Information

  • Fuel Type: Jet A-1
  • Price/L: N/A
  • Last Updated: 2026-02-18
  • Remarks: Jet A-1 available. Moderate supply from YPF.

Immigration

  • Port of Entry: Yes
  • GENDEC Required: No
  • GAR Required: No
  • Remarks: Port of entry. Customs and immigration available for Chile cross-border flights. Wine region tourism.

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Restrictions

  • Curfew Start: 00:00
  • Curfew End: 00:00
  • Noise Chapter Min: N/A
  • Remarks: No curfew. High terrain to the west (Andes). Seismic zone. Density altitude considerations. Elevation ~1,959 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

A2723/26 caution
Instrument procedure change
IN IAC RNP RWY 18 IN PLAN VIEW IN HOLDING BOX IN MAHF DILIX WHERE IT SAYS 6000 FT IT MUST SAY 5000 FT. MODIFIES AIP SUP AIRAC A134/26 WEF 06 AUG 26
2026-07-07 20:00:00 Until further notice
A2463/25 caution
Instrument procedure change
IN CHARTS IAC VOR Z RWY 36 AD SANU CNL, AFFECTS AMDT 01/25 WEF 12 JUN 2025
2025-06-12 16:26:00 Until further notice
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the tower frequency at SANU?
The tower frequency at Domingo Faustino Sarmiento Airport is 119.35 MHz.
What fuel is available at SANU?
Domingo Faustino Sarmiento Airport offers Jet A-1.
Does SANU require landing permits?
Yes, landing permits are required for Domingo Faustino Sarmiento Airport (Argentina).
Where is SANU located?
Domingo Faustino Sarmiento Airport (SANU) is located in San Juan, Argentina.
What is the IATA code for SANU?
The IATA code for Domingo Faustino Sarmiento Airport is UAQ.
How long is the runway at SANU?
The main runway at Domingo Faustino Sarmiento Airport (18/36) measures 2460x45m.
Is SANU a port of entry?
Yes, Domingo Faustino Sarmiento Airport is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.