Santa Cruz Airport

SAWU / RZA

Puerto Santa Cruz, AR

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Santa Cruz Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: SAWU
IATA Code: RZA
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 364 ft MSL

Location

City: Puerto Santa Cruz
Country: AR
Latitude: -50.016500°
Longitude: -68.579200°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+5

Runway Information

Runway 07/25
Length: 6,561 ft
Width: 98 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 08/26
Length: 3,960 ft
Width: 164 ft
Surface: GRE
ILS: No
Runway 11/29
Length: 2,977 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: GRE
ILS: No
Runway 17/35
Length: 4,227 ft
Width: 166 ft
Surface: GRE
ILS: No
Runway 7Z/25Z
Length: 6,562 ft
Width: 98 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

Nearby Airports

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About Santa Cruz Airport

Overview

Santa Cruz Airport serves the Puerto Santa Cruz region in Argentina, positioned at coordinates -50.016500, -68.579200. As a medium airport with multiple runways, it provides critical aviation infrastructure for regional transportation and potentially supports local commercial, charter, and utility flying operations in southern Argentina.

Flying Conditions

Located at 364 feet mean sea level, Santa Cruz Airport experiences varied terrain and potential wind conditions typical of Patagonian coastal regions. The airport's multiple runway orientations (07/25, 08/26, 11/29, 17/35) suggest flexibility for handling different wind directions and approach scenarios throughout the year.

Notable Features

The airport features five runways with significant length variations, ranging from 2,977 feet to 6,562 feet. Surface compositions include asphalt (ASP) and gravel (GRE) runways, which indicates potential different friction and surface performance characteristics that pilots should assess during preflight planning.

Approach Considerations

Runway selections will likely depend on prevailing wind conditions, with the longest runways (07/25 and 7Z/25Z at approximately 6,560 feet) providing the most comprehensive approach options. Pilots should carefully evaluate runway surface types and lengths relative to their specific aircraft performance requirements when planning operations at Santa Cruz Airport.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.

Official Data Sources

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NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution

Disclaimer: Data is provided for informational purposes only. Pilots must verify all information through official sources before flight operations. Weather conditions change rapidly; always obtain a current briefing from approved weather services.