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Santa Teresita Airport.
Santa Teresita, Argentina · 9 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
5.0/5
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3 ratings
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Operators based
9
Elevation ft
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Field elevation
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Field standing
#1 / 72
Argentina airports by Google rating
5.0★ across 3 Google ratings , ranked against 72 rated Argentina fields.
44 nm
To the nearest alternate
Villa Gesell Airport (VLG).
Overview
Santa Teresita Airport (SAZL / SST) is a mid-sized airport serving Santa Teresita, Argentina. The airport sits 9 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 SST for departures. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Villa Gesell Airport (VLG, 44 nm), Ástor Piazzola International Airport (MDQ, 93 nm), and Ángel S. Adami International Airport (SUAA, 108 nm). With a single 4,921-foot paved runway, SST can typically accommodate aircraft as large as midsize jets.
Charter pricing from SST depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Santa Teresita.
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Field capability
ICAO
SAZL
IATA
SST
FAA / Local
STR
Elevation
9 ft
Coordinates
36.5423° S · 56.7218° 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 9 ft, SST sits lower than 99% of the 72 Argentina fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 4,921 ft
- 17/354,921 ft × 98 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 4,921 ft
SST's 4,921 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to midsize jets.
- 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.
- 44nmVLGVilla Gesell AirportVilla Gesell
- 93nmMDQÁstor Piazzola International AirportMar del Plata
- 108nmSUAAÁngel S. Adami International AirportMontevideo
- 108nmMVDCarrasco General Cesáreo L. Berisso International AirportCiudad de la Costa
- 110nmLPGLa Plata AirportLa Plata
- 127nmTDLHéroes de Malvinas AirportTandil
Location
Open the full mapSAZL · Santa Teresita Airport · Santa Teresita, Argentina
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from SST on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Miami (MIA) | 3,973 nm | 9h 38m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 4,020 nm | 9h 45m |
| Houston (HOU) | 4,529 nm | 10h 56m |
| Austin (AUS) | 4,623 nm | 11h 9m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 4,671 nm | 11h 16m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 4,675 nm | 11h 16m |
| Dallas (DAL) | 4,735 nm | 11h 25m |
| New York (TEB) | 4,744 nm | 11h 26m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use SST?
- Santa Teresita Airport's longest paved runway is 4,921 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to midsize jets. 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 SST?
- Santa Teresita Airport has one runway; the longest measures 4,921 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to SST?
- The closest alternate is Villa Gesell Airport (VLG), about 44 nm away, followed by Ástor Piazzola International Airport (MDQ) at 93 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from SST to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Miami about 9h 38m (3,973 nm), Palm Beach about 9h 45m (4,020 nm), Houston about 10h 56m (4,529 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.