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SAML

Punta De Vacas Airport · Punta de Vacas

Key Facts

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

ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
7,906 ft / 2,410 m
Transition Altitude
4,000 ft
Primary Channel
Live Conversion
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hPa
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Punta De Vacas Airport (SAML), located in Punta de Vacas, Argentina. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 0 active runways with a maximum elevation of 7,906 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
Punta De Vacas Airport
ICAO / IATA
SAML / —
Municipality
Punta de Vacas
Country
Region
AR-M — Mendoza Province
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
4,000 ft
Elevation
7,906 ft
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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

No frequency data available.

Nearby Airports

Alternative airports in the vicinity (km & nm).

SAMEILS
El Plumerillo Airport
90 km / 49 nm
SCELILS
Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport
113 km / 61 nm
SCVMILS
Viña del Mar Airport
161 km / 87 nm
SCRG
La Independencia Airport
174 km / 94 nm
SANU
Domingo Faustino Sarmiento Airport
191 km / 103 nm

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