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Airports / Argentina / LUQ
Medium airport · LUQ
Brigadier Mayor D Cesar Raul Ojeda Airport.
San Luis, Argentina · 2,328 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.2/5
Google rating
752 ratings
0
Operators based
2,328
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
San Luis, ArgentinaELEV 2,328 FTMedium airportScheduled service
4.2
Google rating
752
Google reviews
ratings on Google
2,328
Field elevation
feet above sea level
56
Nearest alternate
nm to VME
Field standing
56 nm
To the nearest alternate
Villa Reynolds Airport (VME).
Overview
Located in San Luis, Argentina, Brigadier Mayor D Cesar Raul Ojeda Airport (SAOU / LUQ) operates as a mid-sized airport. The airport sits 2,328 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 LUQ for departures. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Villa Reynolds Airport (VME, 56 nm), Villa Dolores Airport (VDR, 101 nm), and Area De Material Airport (RCU, 106 nm). With a single 9,678-foot paved runway, LUQ can typically accommodate aircraft as large as VIP airliners.
Charter pricing from LUQ 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 Luis.
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What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
3/ 4 reviews
Staff & service
“The staff's service is excellent, very friendly and helpful, something that truly makes a difference.”
anabella carpio5★ on Google
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Field capability
ICAO
SAOU
IATA
LUQ
FAA / Local
UIS
Elevation
2,328 ft
Coordinates
33.2732° S · 66.3564° 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 2,328 ft, LUQ sits higher than 88% of the 72 Argentina fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 9,678 ft
- 19/019,678 ft × 98 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 9,678 ft
LUQ's 9,678 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.
- 56nmVMEVilla Reynolds AirportVilla Mercedes
- 101nmVDRVilla Dolores AirportVilla Dolores
- 106nmRCUArea De Material AirportRio Cuarto
- 125nmMDZGovernor Francisco Gabrielli International AirportMendoza
- 129nmAFASuboficial Ay Santiago Germano AirportSan Rafael
- 146nmUAQDomingo Faustino Sarmiento AirportSan Juan
Location
Open the full mapSAOU · Brigadier Mayor D Cesar Raul Ojeda Airport · San Luis, Argentina
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from LUQ on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Miami (MIA) | 3,635 nm | 8h 51m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 3,684 nm | 8h 58m |
| Houston (HOU) | 4,120 nm | 9h 59m |
| Austin (AUS) | 4,205 nm | 10h 11m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 4,320 nm | 10h 27m |
| Dallas (DAL) | 4,328 nm | 10h 28m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 4,380 nm | 10h 35m |
| New York (TEB) | 4,471 nm | 10h 48m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use LUQ?
- Brigadier Mayor D Cesar Raul Ojeda Airport's longest paved runway is 9,678 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 LUQ?
- Brigadier Mayor D Cesar Raul Ojeda Airport has one runway; the longest measures 9,678 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to LUQ?
- The closest alternate is Villa Reynolds Airport (VME), about 56 nm away, followed by Villa Dolores Airport (VDR) at 101 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from LUQ to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Miami about 8h 51m (3,635 nm), Palm Beach about 8h 58m (3,684 nm), Houston about 9h 59m (4,120 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.