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SAMS

San Carlos Airport · San Carlos

Key Facts

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

ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
3,050 ft / 930 m
Transition Altitude
4,000 ft
Primary Channel
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for San Carlos Airport (SAMS), located in San Carlos, 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 3,050 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
San Carlos Airport
ICAO / IATA
SAMS / —
Municipality
San Carlos
Country
Region
AR-M — Mendoza Province
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
4,000 ft
Elevation
3,050 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
108 km / 58 nm
SAMR
Suboficial Ay Santiago Germano Airport
108 km / 59 nm
SCRG
La Independencia Airport
165 km / 89 nm
SCELILS
Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport
166 km / 90 nm
SAMM
Comodoro D.R. Salomón Airport
197 km / 106 nm

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