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SAWD
Puerto Deseado Airport · Puerto Deseado
Key Facts
Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.
ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
268 ft / 82 m
Transition Altitude
4,000 ft
Primary Channel
RDO 118.30 MHz (DESEADO RDO)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
6/24 · 4,921 ft · AsphaltLIGHTEDFlight Planning
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Puerto Deseado Airport (SAWD), located in Puerto Deseado, 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 268 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.
Full Name
Puerto Deseado Airport
ICAO / IATA
SAWD / PUD
Municipality
Puerto Deseado
Country
Region
AR-Z — Santa Cruz Province
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
4,000 ft
Elevation
268 ft
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Runway 6 / 24
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 4,921 ft / 1,500 m
Runway Width: 98 ft / 30 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 65° / 245°
Runway Width: 98 ft / 30 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 65° / 245°
RWY 6 (65°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 24 (245°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RDO DESEADO RDO
118.30 MHz
Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026