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SA42

Santa Maria Airport · Santa Maria

Key Facts

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

ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
5,904 ft / 1,800 m
Transition Altitude
4,000 ft
Primary Channel
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
18/36 · 5,905 ft · AsphaltUNLIT
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Santa Maria Airport (SA42), located in Santa Maria, 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 5,904 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
Santa Maria Airport
ICAO / IATA
SA42 / —
Municipality
Santa Maria
Country
Region
AR-K — Catamarca Province
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
4,000 ft
Elevation
5,904 ft

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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 18 / 36
UNLIT
Runway Length: 5,905 ft / 1,800 m
Runway Width: 98 ft / 30 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 184.3° / 4.3°
RWY 18 (184.3°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 36 (4.3°)
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).

SANTILS
Teniente Benjamin Matienzo Airport
93 km / 50 nm
SANR
Termas de Río Hondo international Airport
141 km / 76 nm
SANE
Vicecomodoro Angel D. La Paz Aragonés Airport
208 km / 113 nm
SASAILS
Martin Miguel De Guemes International Airport
209 km / 113 nm
SANCILS
Coronel Felipe Varela International Airport
215 km / 116 nm

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