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Astor Piazzolla (SAZM/MDQ) — Mar Del Plata, Argentina

At a glance

Operating hours: 11:00–03:00 UTC
Customs: 13:00–22:00 UTC (on request)
Port of entry: Yes
Fuel: JET A-1, AVGAS 100LL
Tower: 118.750
Runways: 13/31
Elevation: 72 ft

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Section Breakdown

Basic Info 7/7

Runways 4/4

Frequencies 3/4

Operations 2/2

Fuel 1/1

Contacts 1/2

Additional Info 10/10

Data last updated: 2026-04-08

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Basic Airport Information

ICAO: SAZM
Name: Astor Piazzolla
Type: medium_airport
Category: International
Latitude: -37.9342
Longitude: -57.573299
Elevation: 72 ft
Country: Argentina
Municipality: Mar Del Plata
IATA Code: MDQ
FAA Code: N/A
FIR: SACF
Timezone: America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires
Distance from City: 7.0 km
VFR: Yes
IFR: Yes

Runways

Runway 13/31

Designation: 13/31
Dimensions: 7218 X 148
Surface: Asphalt
PCN: N/A
Lighting: Lighted
NAVAIDs: ILS RWY 13
Approach Types: ILS, VOR/DME, RNAV (GNSS)
Remarks: N/A

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Frequencies

Tower: 118.750 MHz
Ground: 121.700 MHz
Operations: 118.200 MHz
Traffic/Approach: Approach 118.200 MHz; Tower 118.750 MHz; Ground 121.700 MHz MHz
ATIS: N/A

Operation Hours

Monday 11:00 – 03:00

Tuesday 11:00 – 03:00

Wednesday 11:00 – 03:00

Thursday 11:00 – 03:00

Friday 11:00 – 03:00

Saturday 11:00 – 03:00

Sunday 11:00 – 03:00

Extra Hours On Request: No
Remarks: Control tower H24. Airport operational 11:00-03:00 UTC (08:00-00:00 ART).

Contacts

AIS Tel: N/A
ARO Tel: N/A
MET Tel: +54 223 478 0106
Admin Tel: +54 223 478 5811
Health Tel: N/A
Police Tel: N/A
Authorities Tel: +54 223 478 5811
Website: https://www.aa2000.com.ar/mardelplata
Remarks: N/A

Slots / PPR

Slot Required: No
PPR Required: Not recorded
PPR Contact: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Customs

Open: 13:00
Close: 22:00
Phone: N/A
Extra Hours On Request: Yes
Remarks: Local hours 10:00-19:00 ART (UTC-3). Available on request outside published hours. 4 hrs PNR required for customs/immigration.

Fees

Landing Fee: 0.0035 ARS per kg MTOW
Parking Fee: 50% of landing fee per 12 hours or fraction
Handling Mandatory: No
Currency: ARS
Remarks: Fees per EANA tariffs effective 2024; subject to RIPTE index adjustment.

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 required for non-scheduled international flights; apply via ANAC Argentina in advance.

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Restrictions

Curfew Start: 03:00
Curfew End: 11:00
Noise Chapter Min: 3
Remarks: N/A

Alternates

SAZV

ICAO: SAZV
Name: Villa Gesell Airport
Distance (NM): 49.2
Has IFR: No
Port of Entry: Not recorded
Immigration Remarks: N/A

SAZO

ICAO: SAZO
Name: Necochea Airport
Distance (NM): 67.4
Has IFR: No
Port of Entry: Not recorded
Immigration Remarks: N/A

SAZT

ICAO: SAZT
Name: Héroes De Malvinas Airport
Distance (NM): 89.1
Has IFR: No
Port of Entry: Not recorded
Immigration 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

A3571/26

warning

Aerodrome restriction

AD TEL MOVIL ARO AIS +5492235015359 U/S

2026-08-31 16:13 UTC 2026-11-26 23:59 UTC

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Nearby Airports

SA4H Batan Airport 7 NM SAEM Miramar Airport 22 NM SA2Q Estancia Los Cardos Airport 25 NM SA20 Balcarce Aeroclub Airport 37 NM SAZV Villa Gesell Airport 49 NM SA13 Estancia La Estrella Airport 57 NM SAB4 Pinamar Airport 58 NM SA58 Ayacucho Airport 63 NM

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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the operating hours of SAZM?: Astor Piazzolla operates from 11:00 to 03:00.
What is the tower frequency at SAZM?: The tower frequency at Astor Piazzolla is 118.750 MHz.
What fuel is available at SAZM?: Astor Piazzolla offers JET A-1, AVGAS 100LL.
Does SAZM require landing permits?: It depends on the flight. Private flights need ANAC notification. Customs clearance at designated international airports only. Permit details for Argentina
Is customs available at SAZM?: Yes, customs at Astor Piazzolla is available from 13:00 to 22:00.
Where is SAZM located?: Astor Piazzolla (SAZM) is located in Mar Del Plata, Argentina.
What is the IATA code for SAZM?: The IATA code for Astor Piazzolla is MDQ.
Does SAZM have an ILS approach?: Yes, Astor Piazzolla has ILS (Instrument Landing System) approaches on runway 13/31.
Is SAZM a port of entry?: Yes, Astor Piazzolla is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.

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