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SAZB
Comandante Espora Airport · Bahía Blanca
Key Facts
Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.
ILS Approach StatusILS FREQUENCIES VERIFIED ✅
Field Elevation
246 ft / 75 m
Transition Altitude
4,000 ft
Primary Channel
TWR 119.15 MHz (ESPORA TWR)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
16L/34R · 8,579 ft · AsphaltLIGHTED6/24 · 6,660 ft · AsphaltLIGHTED16R/34L · 4,915 ft · AsphaltUNLITFlight Planning
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Comandante Espora Airport (SAZB), located in Bahía Blanca, Argentina. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 3 active runways with a maximum elevation of 246 ft. Instrument approaches (IFR) are supported with verified ILS frequencies and identifiers for precision landings.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
Comandante Espora Airport
ICAO / IATA
SAZB / BHI
Municipality
Bahía Blanca
Country
Region
AR-B — Buenos Aires Province
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
4,000 ft
Elevation
246 ft
Official Website
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External charts, live tracking and weather reports.
Runway 16L / 34R
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 8,579 ft / 2,615 m
Runway Width: 197 ft / 60 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 163.9° / 343.9°
Runway Width: 197 ft / 60 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 163.9° / 343.9°
RWY 16L (163.9°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 34R (343.9°)
No ILS / Visual Only
Runway 6 / 24
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 6,660 ft / 2,030 m
Runway Width: 108 ft / 33 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 60.7° / 240.7°
Runway Width: 108 ft / 33 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 60.7° / 240.7°
RWY 6 (60.7°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 24 (240.7°)
No ILS / Visual Only
Runway 16R / 34L
UNLIT
Runway Length: 4,915 ft / 1,498 m
Runway Width: 98 ft / 30 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 164.1° / 344.1°
Runway Width: 98 ft / 30 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 164.1° / 344.1°
RWY 16R (164.1°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 34L (344.1°)
No ILS / Visual Only
APP BAHIA BLANCA APP
124.80 MHz
GND GND
121.90 MHz
RDO RDO
296.50 MHz
TWR ESPORA TWR
119.15 MHz
Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026