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Cutral-Co Airport.
Cutral-Co, Argentina · 2,132 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.5/5
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121 ratings
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Operators based
2,132
Elevation ft
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Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
#11 / 72
Argentina airports by Google rating
4.5★ across 121 Google ratings , ranked against 72 rated Argentina fields.
40 nm
To the nearest alternate
Zapala Airport (APZ).
Overview
Cutral-Co Airport (SAZW / CUT) sits in Cutral-Co, Argentina, where it functions as a mid-sized airport. Field elevation is 2,132 feet above sea level. Free of scheduled airline operations, it serves business aviation, charter flights, and local general aviation.
While no charter operators list CUT as their home base, the field is reachable for repositioned charter aircraft from nearby bases. The closest alternate fields are Zapala Airport (APZ, 40 nm), Presidente Perón International Airport (NQN, 52 nm), and Rincon De Los Sauces Airport (RDS, 95 nm). The field has 2 runways, the longest 5,558-foot paved runway, long enough for charter aircraft up to heavy jets.
Trip costs from CUT are driven by the aircraft category flown and how far it must reposition. Browse operators flying from the area or estimate a trip cost from CUT to plan your flight.
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Field capability
ICAO
SAZW
IATA
CUT
FAA / Local
CUT
Elevation
2,132 ft
Coordinates
38.9397° S · 69.2646° 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 2,132 ft, CUT sits higher than 85% of the 72 Argentina fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 5,558 ft
- 7/255,558 ft × 98 ftAsphaltLighted
- 3/214,052 ft × 98 ftAsphaltUnlit
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 5,558 ft
CUT's 5,558 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to heavy 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.
- 40nmAPZZapala AirportZapala
- 52nmNQNPresidente Perón International AirportNeuquén
- 95nmRDSRincon De Los Sauces AirportRincon de los Sauces
- 110nmCPCAviador C. Campos AirportChapelco/San Martin de los Andes
- 151nmZICVictoria AirportVictoria
- 158nmPZSMaquehue AirportTemuco
Location
Open the full mapSAZW · Cutral-Co Airport · Cutral-Co, Argentina
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from CUT on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Miami (MIA) | 3,936 nm | 9h 33m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 3,987 nm | 9h 40m |
| Houston (HOU) | 4,368 nm | 10h 33m |
| Austin (AUS) | 4,444 nm | 10h 44m |
| Dallas (DAL) | 4,576 nm | 11h 3m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 4,609 nm | 11h 7m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 4,698 nm | 11h 20m |
| New York (TEB) | 4,798 nm | 11h 33m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use CUT?
- Cutral-Co Airport's longest paved runway is 5,558 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to heavy 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 CUT?
- Cutral-Co Airport has 2 runways; the longest measures 5,558 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to CUT?
- The closest alternate is Zapala Airport (APZ), about 40 nm away, followed by Presidente Perón International Airport (NQN) at 52 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from CUT to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Miami about 9h 33m (3,936 nm), Palm Beach about 9h 40m (3,987 nm), Houston about 10h 33m (4,368 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.