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AR-0478

Pachón Minera Heliport · Pachón, Calingasta

Key Facts

Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.

ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
11,810 ft / 3,600 m
Transition Altitude
4,000 ft
Primary Channel
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
/ · 98 ft · STONEUNLIT
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Pachón Minera Heliport (AR-0478), located in Pachón, Calingasta, Argentina. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 1 active runway with a maximum elevation of 11,810 ft. Please note that this field primarily supports VFR and visual approach procedures.Reference the data below for primary communication channels and detailed runway characteristics. Pilots should observe a Transition Altitude of 4,000 ft verified for this field for altimeter reset procedures.

Airport Details

Full geographical and organizational metadata.

Full Name
Pachón Minera Heliport
ICAO / IATA
AR-0478 / —
Municipality
Pachón, Calingasta
Country
Region
AR-J — San Juan Province
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
4,000 ft
Elevation
11,810 ft

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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway /
UNLIT
Runway Length: 98 ft / 30 m
Runway Width: 98 ft / 30 m
Surface Type: STONE
Heading: ° / °
RWY
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY
No ILS / Visual Only

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

No frequency data available.

Nearby Airports

Alternative airports in the vicinity (km & nm).

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SANU
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SAMEILS
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SCSE
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Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026