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SANU

Domingo Faustino Sarmiento Airport · San Juan

Key Facts

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

ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
1,958 ft / 597 m
Transition Altitude
4,000 ft
Primary Channel
TWR 119.35 MHz (TWR)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
18/36 · 8,071 ft · AsphaltLIGHTED
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Domingo Faustino Sarmiento Airport (SANU), located in San Juan, 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 1,958 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
Domingo Faustino Sarmiento Airport
ICAO / IATA
SANU / UAQ
Municipality
San Juan
Country
Region
AR-J — San Juan Province
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
4,000 ft
Elevation
1,958 ft
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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 18 / 36
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 8,071 ft / 2,460 m
Runway Width: 148 ft / 45 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 179.6° / 359.6°
RWY 18 (179.6°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 36 (359.6°)
No ILS / Visual Only

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

APP APP
119.35 MHz
TWR TWR
119.35 MHz

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Alternative airports in the vicinity (km & nm).

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SAOD
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Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026