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Almirante Marco Andres Zar Airport.
Rawson, Argentina · 141 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.3/5
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1,584 ratings
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Operators based
141
Elevation ft
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Field elevation
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Field standing
#32 / 72
Argentina airports by Google rating
4.3★ across 1584 Google ratings , ranked against 72 rated Argentina fields.
28 nm
To the nearest alternate
El Tehuelche Airport (PMY).
Overview
Almirante Marco Andres Zar Airport (SAVT / REL) is a mid-sized airport serving Rawson, Argentina. The airport sits 141 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 REL for departures. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are El Tehuelche Airport (PMY, 28 nm), Gobernador Castello Airport (VDM, 173 nm), and General Enrique Mosconi International Airport (CRD, 181 nm). With a single 8,399-foot paved runway, REL can typically accommodate aircraft as large as VIP airliners.
Charter pricing from REL depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. In directories and search listings it also appears under Trelew Airport. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Rawson.
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Field capability
ICAO
SAVT
IATA
REL
FAA / Local
TRE
Elevation
141 ft
Coordinates
43.2105° S · 65.2703° 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 141 ft, REL sits lower than 74% of the 72 Argentina fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 8,399 ft
- 07/258,399 ft × 148 ftConcreteLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 8,399 ft
REL's 8,399 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.
- 28nmPMYEl Tehuelche AirportPuerto Madryn
- 173nmVDMGobernador Castello AirportViedma / Carmen de Patagones
- 181nmCRDGeneral Enrique Mosconi International AirportComodoro Rivadavia
- 254nmLHSLas Heras AirportLas Heras
- 258nmEQSEsquel Brigadier Antonio Parodi International AirportEsquel
- 273nmPUDPuerto Deseado AirportPuerto Deseado
Location
Open the full mapSAVT · Almirante Marco Andres Zar Airport · Rawson, Argentina
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from REL on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Miami (MIA) | 4,225 nm | 10h 14m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 4,276 nm | 10h 21m |
| Houston (HOU) | 4,676 nm | 11h 16m |
| Austin (AUS) | 4,755 nm | 11h 27m |
| Dallas (DAL) | 4,885 nm | 11h 46m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 4,905 nm | 11h 48m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 4,977 nm | 11h 58m |
| New York (TEB) | 5,069 nm | 12h 11m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use REL?
- Almirante Marco Andres Zar Airport's longest paved runway is 8,399 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 REL?
- Almirante Marco Andres Zar Airport has one runway; the longest measures 8,399 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to REL?
- The closest alternate is El Tehuelche Airport (PMY), about 28 nm away, followed by Gobernador Castello Airport (VDM) at 173 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from REL to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Miami about 10h 14m (4,225 nm), Palm Beach about 10h 21m (4,276 nm), Houston about 11h 16m (4,676 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.