Airports / Argentina / UAQ
Domingo Faustino Sarmiento Airport.
San Juan, Argentina · 1,958 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
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672 ratings
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Operators based
1,958
Elevation ft
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Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
78 nm
To the nearest alternate
Governor Francisco Gabrielli International Airport (MDZ).
Overview
Domingo Faustino Sarmiento Airport, listed as SANU / UAQ, is a mid-sized airport in San Juan, Argentina. The airport sits 1,958 feet above sea level. Alongside scheduled airline service, the airport handles a steady flow of private and charter traffic.
No charter operator is headquartered on the field, but operators routinely position aircraft into UAQ for departures. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Governor Francisco Gabrielli International Airport (MDZ, 78 nm), Chamical Airport (AR-0744, 132 nm), and Brigadier Mayor D Cesar Raul Ojeda Airport (LUQ, 146 nm). With a single 8,071-foot paved runway, UAQ can typically accommodate aircraft as large as VIP airliners.
Charter pricing from UAQ depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from San Juan.
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Field capability
ICAO
SANU
IATA
UAQ
FAA / Local
JUA
Elevation
1,958 ft
Coordinates
31.5715° S · 68.4182° W
Airspace
G · GolfClass G, GolfUncontrolled field, no tower. Pilots self-announce and sequence themselves on the common traffic advisory frequency.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Medium
Scheduled svc
Yes
Elevation vs Argentina fields
state range 9–4,685 ft
At 1,958 ft, UAQ sits higher than 82% of the 72 Argentina fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 8,071 ft
- 18/368,071 ft × 148 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 8,071 ft
UAQ's 8,071 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 78nmMDZGovernor Francisco Gabrielli International AirportMendoza
- 132nmAR-0744Chamical AirportGobernador Gordillo
- 146nmLUQBrigadier Mayor D Cesar Raul Ojeda AirportSan Luis
- 156nmIRJCapitan V A Almonacid AirportLa Rioja
- 162nmSCLComodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International AirportSantiago
- 169nmVDRVilla Dolores AirportVilla Dolores
Location
Open the full mapSANU · Domingo Faustino Sarmiento Airport · San Juan, Argentina
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from UAQ on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Miami (MIA) | 3,511 nm | 8h 34m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 3,561 nm | 8h 41m |
| Houston (HOU) | 3,982 nm | 9h 40m |
| Austin (AUS) | 4,066 nm | 9h 51m |
| Dallas (DAL) | 4,190 nm | 10h 9m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 4,192 nm | 10h 9m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 4,264 nm | 10h 19m |
| New York (TEB) | 4,359 nm | 10h 32m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use UAQ?
- Domingo Faustino Sarmiento Airport's longest paved runway is 8,071 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at UAQ?
- Domingo Faustino Sarmiento Airport has one runway; the longest measures 8,071 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to UAQ?
- The closest alternate is Governor Francisco Gabrielli International Airport (MDZ), about 78 nm away, followed by Chamical Airport (AR-0744) at 132 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from UAQ to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Miami about 8h 34m (3,511 nm), Palm Beach about 8h 41m (3,561 nm), Houston about 9h 40m (3,982 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.