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Santa Cruz Airport (SAWU/RZA) — Puerto Santa Cruz, Argentina

At a glance

Fuel: Jet A-1
Runways: 07/25, 08/26, 11/29, 17/35 +
Elevation: 364 ft

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Section Breakdown

Basic Info 7/7

Runways 4/4

Frequencies 1/4

Operations 0/2

Fuel 1/1

Contacts 0/2

Additional Info 6/10

Data last updated: 2026-04-02

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Basic Airport Information

ICAO: SAWU
Name: Santa Cruz Airport
Type: medium_airport
Category: Domestic
Latitude: -50.016499
Longitude: -68.579201
Elevation: 364 ft
Country: Argentina
Municipality: Puerto Santa Cruz
IATA Code: RZA
FAA Code: N/A
FIR: N/A
Timezone: America/Argentina/Rio_Gallegos
Distance from City: N/A km
VFR: Yes
IFR: No

Runways

Runway 07/25

Designation: 07/25
Dimensions: 2000x30m
Surface: ASP
PCN: N/A
Lighting: Lighted
NAVAIDs: N/A
Approach Types: RNAV (GPS), Visual
Remarks: N/A

Runway 08/26

Designation: 08/26
Dimensions: 1207x50m
Surface: GRE
PCN: N/A
Lighting: Not lighted
NAVAIDs: N/A
Approach Types: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Runway 11/29

Designation: 11/29
Dimensions: 907x46m
Surface: GRE
PCN: N/A
Lighting: Not lighted
NAVAIDs: N/A
Approach Types: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Runway 17/35

Designation: 17/35
Dimensions: 1288x51m
Surface: GRE
PCN: N/A
Lighting: Not lighted
NAVAIDs: N/A
Approach Types: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Runway 7Z/25Z

Designation: 7Z/25Z
Dimensions: 2000x30m
Surface: ASP
PCN: N/A
Lighting: Not lighted
NAVAIDs: N/A
Approach Types: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Frequencies

Tower: N/A
Ground: N/A
Operations: 118.600 MHz
Traffic/Approach: N/A
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: Not recorded
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: Not recorded
PPR Required: Yes
PPR Contact: Airport authority; advance coordination essential
Remarks: N/A

Fees

Landing Fee: Based on MTOW; ORSNA regulated
Parking Fee: MTOW-based daily rate
Handling Mandatory: No
Currency: USD
Remarks: Puerto Deseado Airport, Santa Cruz province. Small Patagonian airport serving a port town.

Fuel Information

Fuel Type: Jet A-1
Price/L: N/A
Last Updated: 2026-02-18
Remarks: Very limited fuel. Pre-order essential. May be unavailable at short notice.

Immigration

Port of Entry: No
APIS Required: No
GAR Required: No
Remarks: Domestic only. No immigration facilities. Remote Patagonian location.

Restrictions

Curfew Start: Not recorded
Curfew End: Not recorded
Noise Chapter Min: N/A
Remarks: No curfew. Very strong Patagonian winds. Limited emergency services. Short runway.

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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NOTAMs

No live NOTAM source covers SAWU. Check the official AIS before flight.

Nearby Airports

SA33 Comandante Luis Piedrabuena Airport 14 NM SAWJ Capitan D Daniel Vazquez Airport 52 NM SAWR Gobernador Gregores Airport 96 NM SAWG Norberto Fernandez 100 NM

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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions

What fuel is available at SAWU?: Santa Cruz Airport offers Jet A-1.
Does SAWU 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 SAWU require slots or PPR?: PPR is required at Santa Cruz Airport.
Where is SAWU located?: Santa Cruz Airport (SAWU) is located in Puerto Santa Cruz, Argentina.
What is the IATA code for SAWU?: The IATA code for Santa Cruz Airport is RZA.
How long is the runway at SAWU?: The main runway at Santa Cruz Airport (07/25) measures 2000x30m.

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