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Aeropuerto Internacional Dr. Luis Maria Argaña (SGME/ESG) — Mariscal Estigarribia, Paraguay

At a glance

Port of entry: Yes
Fuel: Jet A-1
Runways: 01/19
Elevation: 553 ft

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73% Data Complete 38 of 52 points

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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: 2026-04-01

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Basic Airport Information

ICAO: SGME
Name: Aeropuerto Internacional Dr. Luis Maria Argaña
Type: large_airport
Category: International
Latitude: -22.032463
Longitude: -60.620285
Elevation: 553 ft
Country: Paraguay
Municipality: Mariscal Estigarribia
IATA Code: ESG
FAA Code: N/A
FIR: N/A
Timezone: America/Asuncion
Distance from City: N/A km
VFR: Yes
IFR: No

Runways

Runway 01/19

Designation: 01/19
Dimensions: 3500x40m
Surface: CON
PCN: N/A
Lighting: Lighted
NAVAIDs: ILS 01 111.3
Approach Types: RNAV (GPS), VOR, NDB. Long runway suitable for diversions.
Remarks: N/A

Frequencies

Tower: N/A
Ground: N/A
Operations: 118.800 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: DINAC and military coordination required
Remarks: N/A

Fees

Landing Fee: Based on MTOW; DINAC regulated tariff
Parking Fee: MTOW-based daily rate
Handling Mandatory: No
Currency: USD
Remarks: Dr. Luis Maria Argana International Airport, Mariscal Estigarribia. Chaco region. Former US military cooperation site. Long runway in remote area.

Fuel Information

Fuel Type: Jet A-1
Price/L: N/A
Last Updated: 2026-02-18
Remarks: Limited fuel. Remote Chaco location. Pre-order essential. Military supply may be available.

Immigration

Port of Entry: Yes
APIS Required: Yes
GAR Required: No
Remarks: International port of entry (used for military cooperation). Customs available. Remote Chaco location near Bolivia border.

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Restrictions

Curfew Start: Not recorded
Curfew End: Not recorded
Noise Chapter Min: N/A
Remarks: No curfew. Long runway (3,800m) built for heavy military aircraft. Very hot Chaco climate. Extreme temperatures in summer. Wildlife on runway possible. Limited ARFF. Elevation ~541 ft AMSL.

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Paraguay Permit Requirements

Medium Overflight: 3d Landing: 3d

Overflight Permit: Yes
Landing Permit: Yes
Overflight Lead Time: 48 working hours prior to departure
Landing Lead Time: 48 working hours prior to departure

Private / GA Operations:

Private passenger flight permits required. 48 working hours lead time.

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Active NOTAMs

A0655/26

caution

Taxiway restriction

DTHR 01 810M DUE WIP RWY AVBL 2693M MEN AND EQPT IN THE AREA OPS COOR WITH AFIS FREQ 118,8MHZ

2026-10-17 09:00 UTC 2026-11-17 21:00 UTC

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Nearby Airports

SGFI Aeródromo de Filadelfia 37 NM SGPG Aeropista Pelayo Prats Gill 64 NM SGPC Aeropuerto de Pozo Colorado 134 NM

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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions

What fuel is available at SGME?: Aeropuerto Internacional Dr. Luis Maria Argaña offers Jet A-1.
Does SGME require landing permits?: Yes, landing permits are required for Aeropuerto Internacional Dr. Luis Maria Argaña (Paraguay). Permit details for Paraguay
Does SGME require slots or PPR?: PPR is required at Aeropuerto Internacional Dr. Luis Maria Argaña.
Where is SGME located?: Aeropuerto Internacional Dr. Luis Maria Argaña (SGME) is located in Mariscal Estigarribia, Paraguay.
What is the IATA code for SGME?: The IATA code for Aeropuerto Internacional Dr. Luis Maria Argaña is ESG.
How long is the runway at SGME?: The main runway at Aeropuerto Internacional Dr. Luis Maria Argaña (01/19) measures 3500x40m.
Is SGME a port of entry?: Yes, Aeropuerto Internacional Dr. Luis Maria Argaña is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.

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