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SAZM
Ástor Piazzola International Airport · Mar del Plata
Key Facts
Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.
ILS Approach StatusILS FREQUENCIES VERIFIED ✅
Field Elevation
72 ft / 22 m
Transition Altitude
4,000 ft
Primary Channel
TWR 118.75 MHz (TWR/APP)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
13/31 · 7,218 ft · AsphaltLIGHTEDFlight Planning
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Ástor Piazzola International Airport (SAZM), located in Mar del Plata, 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 72 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
Ástor Piazzola International Airport
ICAO / IATA
SAZM / MDQ
Municipality
Mar del Plata
Country
Region
AR-B — Buenos Aires Province
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
4,000 ft
Elevation
72 ft
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Runway 13 / 31
ILS EQUIPPEDLIGHTED
Runway Length: 7,218 ft / 2,200 m
Runway Width: 148 ft / 45 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 123° / 303°
Runway Width: 148 ft / 45 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 123° / 303°
RWY 13 (123°)
109.90 MHz
IDENT: I-MDP | CRS: 128°
RWY 31 (303°)
No ILS / Visual Only
A/D CON
124.40 MHz
GND GND
121.70 MHz
TWR TWR/APP
118.75 MHz
Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026