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Comandante Espora Airport (SAZB/BHI) — Bahia Blanca, Argentina

Comandante Espora Airport (SAZB/BHI) serves Bahia Blanca, Argentina. This is a mid-sized airport with 3 runways (16L/34R, 16R/34L). Field elevation is 246 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.

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Runways 4/4
Frequencies 3/4
Operations 0/2
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Additional Info 3/10
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Basic Airport Information

  • ICAO: SAZB
  • Name: Comandante Espora Airport
  • Type: medium_airport
  • Category: Domestic
  • Latitude: -38.724998
  • Longitude: -62.1693
  • Elevation: 246 ft
  • Country: Argentina
  • Municipality: Bahia Blanca
  • IATA Code: BHI
  • FAA Code: N/A
  • FIR: N/A
  • Timezone: America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires
  • Distance from City: N/A km
  • VFR: Yes
  • IFR: No

Runways

Runway 16L/34R

  • Designation: 16L/34R
  • Dimensions: 2615x60m
  • Surface: ASP
  • PCN: N/A
  • Lighting: Lighted
  • NAVAIDs: N/A
  • Approach Types: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Runway 16R/34L

  • Designation: 16R/34L
  • Dimensions: 1498x30m
  • Surface: ASP
  • PCN: N/A
  • Lighting: Not lighted
  • NAVAIDs: N/A
  • Approach Types: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Runway 6/24

  • Designation: 6/24
  • Dimensions: 2030x33m
  • Surface: ASP
  • PCN: N/A
  • Lighting: Lighted
  • NAVAIDs: N/A
  • Approach Types: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Frequencies

  • Tower: 119.150 MHz
  • Ground: 121.900 MHz
  • Operations: 296.500 MHz
  • Traffic/Approach: 124.800 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

Immigration

  • Port of Entry: No
  • GENDEC Required: No
  • GAR Required: No
  • Remarks: N/A

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

W0445/26 caution
Approach procedure change
AERODROME [US DOD E-IPL ONLY] SID RNP RWY 17L CHG AS FOLLOWS: ADD TKOF MINS IN PLANVIEW – REQUIRED VISIBILITY 400M OR RVR 400M. REST DATA UNCHG.
2026-07-17 11:46:00 2026-08-06 00:01:00
A2851/25 caution
Approach procedure change
IN STAR RNP RWY 35R DOTRI 2U - MOXAN 2U IN CODING TABLE WHERE IT SAYS SID, IT MUST SAY STAR IN CODING TABLE IN EDPIL, IN SPEED LIMIT COLUMN WHERE IT SAYS N/A IT MUST SAY 220KT MODIFIES SUP A 130/2025 WEF JUL 10 2025
2025-07-10 00:00:00 Until further notice
A2830/25 caution
Approach procedure change
IN STAR RNP RWY 17L DOTRI 2Q - MOXAN 2Q IN CODING TABLE IN ANGEM, IN SPEED LIMIT COLUMN WHERE IT SAYS N/A IT MUST SAY 220KT. MODIFIES SUP A 130/2025 WEF JUL-10-2025
2025-07-10 00:00:00 Until further notice

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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the tower frequency at SAZB?
The tower frequency at Comandante Espora Airport is 119.15 MHz.
Does SAZB require landing permits?
Yes, landing permits are required for Comandante Espora Airport (Argentina).
Where is SAZB located?
Comandante Espora Airport (SAZB) is located in Bahia Blanca, Argentina.
What is the IATA code for SAZB?
The IATA code for Comandante Espora Airport is BHI.
How long is the runway at SAZB?
The main runway at Comandante Espora Airport (16L/34R) measures 2615x60m.
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