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Villa Gesell Airport.
Villa Gesell, Argentina · 32 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.4/5
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122 ratings
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Operators based
32
Elevation ft
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Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
#25 / 72
Argentina airports by Google rating
4.4★ across 122 Google ratings , ranked against 72 rated Argentina fields.
44 nm
To the nearest alternate
Santa Teresita Airport (SST), 2 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Located in Villa Gesell, Argentina, Villa Gesell Airport (SAZV / VLG) operates as a mid-sized airport. The field lies at an elevation of 32 feet. The field has no airline schedules, which keeps it focused on private and general aviation flying.
VLG has no resident charter fleet; trips here are typically flown by operators repositioning from surrounding airports. Useful alternates include Santa Teresita Airport (SST, 44 nm), Ástor Piazzola International Airport (MDQ, 49 nm), and Héroes de Malvinas Airport (TDL, 105 nm). VLG offers a single 5,220-foot paved runway, which supports charter types through the super-midsize jet class.
Quotes for flights out of VLG vary with aircraft type, repositioning, and schedule flexibility. Use the cost estimator to model a trip from VLG, or browse verified operators serving the area.
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Field capability
ICAO
SAZV
IATA
VLG
FAA / Local
GES
Elevation
32 ft
Coordinates
37.2354° S · 57.0292° 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
No
Elevation vs Argentina fields
state range 9–4,685 ft
At 32 ft, VLG sits lower than 93% of the 72 Argentina fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 5,220 ft
- 11/295,220 ft × 92 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 5,220 ft
VLG's 5,220 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to super-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.
- 44nmSSTSanta Teresita AirportSanta Teresita
- 49nmMDQÁstor Piazzola International AirportMar del Plata
- 105nmTDLHéroes de Malvinas AirportTandil
- 113nmNECNecochea AirportNecochea
- 142nmLPGLa Plata AirportLa Plata
- 151nmSUAAÁngel S. Adami International AirportMontevideo
Location
Open the full mapSAZV · Villa Gesell Airport · Villa Gesell, Argentina
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from VLG on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Miami (MIA) | 4,006 nm | 9h 43m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 4,052 nm | 9h 49m |
| Houston (HOU) | 4,555 nm | 11h 0m |
| Austin (AUS) | 4,648 nm | 11h 13m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 4,703 nm | 11h 20m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 4,711 nm | 11h 21m |
| Dallas (DAL) | 4,762 nm | 11h 28m |
| New York (TEB) | 4,781 nm | 11h 31m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use VLG?
- Villa Gesell Airport's longest paved runway is 5,220 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to super-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 VLG?
- Villa Gesell Airport has one runway; the longest measures 5,220 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to VLG?
- The closest alternate is Santa Teresita Airport (SST), about 44 nm away, followed by Ástor Piazzola International Airport (MDQ) at 49 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from VLG to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Miami about 9h 43m (4,006 nm), Palm Beach about 9h 49m (4,052 nm), Houston about 11h 0m (4,555 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.