Airports / Argentina / MDQ
Ástor Piazzola International Airport.
Mar del Plata, Argentina · 72 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.4/5
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1,802 ratings
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Operators based
72
Elevation ft
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Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
#24 / 72
Argentina airports by Google rating
4.4★ across 1802 Google ratings , ranked against 72 rated Argentina fields.
49 nm
To the nearest alternate
Villa Gesell Airport (VLG).
Overview
Ástor Piazzola International Airport, listed as SAZM / MDQ, is a mid-sized airport in Mar del Plata, Argentina. The field lies at an elevation of 72 feet. The airport supports scheduled airline service as well as private jet and charter movements.
MDQ has no resident charter fleet; trips here are typically flown by operators repositioning from surrounding airports. Useful alternates include Villa Gesell Airport (VLG, 49 nm), Necochea Airport (NEC, 67 nm), and Héroes de Malvinas Airport (TDL, 89 nm). MDQ offers a single 7,218-foot paved runway, which supports charter types through the VIP airliner class.
Quotes for flights out of MDQ vary with aircraft type, repositioning, and schedule flexibility. The airport is also known as Brigadier General Bartolome De La Colina International Airport. Use the cost estimator to model a trip from MDQ, or browse verified operators serving the area.
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Field capability
ICAO
SAZM
IATA
MDQ
FAA / Local
MDP
Elevation
72 ft
Coordinates
37.9342° S · 57.5733° 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 72 ft, MDQ sits lower than 82% of the 72 Argentina fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 7,218 ft
- 13/317,218 ft × 148 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 7,218 ft
MDQ's 7,218 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.
- 49nmVLGVilla Gesell AirportVilla Gesell
- 67nmNECNecochea AirportNecochea
- 89nmTDLHéroes de Malvinas AirportTandil
- 93nmSSTSanta Teresita AirportSanta Teresita
- 133nmOYOTres Arroyos AirportTres Arroyos
- 179nmLPGLa Plata AirportLa Plata
Location
Open the full mapSAZM · Ástor Piazzola International Airport · Mar del Plata, Argentina
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from MDQ on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Miami (MIA) | 4,035 nm | 9h 47m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 4,082 nm | 9h 54m |
| Houston (HOU) | 4,576 nm | 11h 3m |
| Austin (AUS) | 4,668 nm | 11h 15m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 4,731 nm | 11h 24m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 4,744 nm | 11h 26m |
| Dallas (DAL) | 4,783 nm | 11h 31m |
| New York (TEB) | 4,816 nm | 11h 36m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use MDQ?
- Ástor Piazzola International Airport's longest paved runway is 7,218 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 MDQ?
- Ástor Piazzola International Airport has one runway; the longest measures 7,218 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to MDQ?
- The closest alternate is Villa Gesell Airport (VLG), about 49 nm away, followed by Necochea Airport (NEC) at 67 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from MDQ to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Miami about 9h 47m (4,035 nm), Palm Beach about 9h 54m (4,082 nm), Houston about 11h 3m (4,576 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.