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Astor Piazzolla (SAZM/MDQ) — Mar Del Plata, Argentina
Astor Piazzolla (SAZM/MDQ) serves Mar Del Plata, Argentina. This is a mid-sized airport with 1 runway (13/31). Field elevation is 72 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.
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Basic Info
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Runways
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Frequencies
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Operations
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Fuel
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Contacts
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Additional Info
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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
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: No
- 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
- GENDEC Required: Yes
- GAR Required: No
- Remarks: Landing permit required for non-scheduled international flights; apply via ANAC Argentina in advance.
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: No
- Immigration Remarks: N/A
SAZO
- ICAO: SAZO
- Name: Necochea Airport
- Distance (NM): 67.4
- Has IFR: No
- Port of Entry: No
- Immigration Remarks: N/A
SAZT
- ICAO: SAZT
- Name: Héroes De Malvinas Airport
- Distance (NM): 89.1
- Has IFR: No
- Port of Entry: No
- 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.
Active NOTAMs
A2535/26
warning
Aerodrome restriction
AD TEL MOVIL ARO AIS +5492235015359 U/S
2026-06-24 15:30:00
2026-08-31 23:00:00
A2854/25
caution
Instrument procedure change
IAC VOR Z RWY 31 NOT AVBL. REF AIP AD SAZM AD2.M9 AMDT AIRAC 01/2025 WEF 12 JUN 2025
2025-07-10 15:00:00
Until further notice
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- 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?
- Yes, landing permits are required for Astor Piazzolla (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.
- How long is the runway at SAZM?
- The main runway at Astor Piazzolla (13/31) measures 7218 X 148.
- 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.