Suboficial Ay Santiago Germano Airport — San Rafael, Argentina

← Looking for a different airport? Search here

Looking for the San Rafael airport code? Suboficial Ay Santiago Germano Airport's IATA code is AFA (ICAO: SAMR).

Distance & flight time from AFA

Suboficial Ay Santiago Germano Airport

Suboficial Ay Santiago Germano Airport, in Argentina's Mendoza Province, is anchored by a single runway, 2,470 feet above sea level, on the outskirts of San Rafael, in a wine-growing region at the foot of the Andes. Mendoza Province stretches along Argentina's western border with Chile, and San Rafael sits south of the provincial capital, in an area known for its irrigated valleys amid otherwise dry terrain. A direct flight to Buenos Aires is the field's main draw, saving travelers a long overland journey across the Argentine interior to reach the country's capital.

Runways at Suboficial Ay Santiago Germano Airport (AFA)

RunwayLengthWidthSurface
11/296923 ft (2110 m)98 ft (30 m)ASP

Radio frequencies for Suboficial Ay Santiago Germano Airport (AFA)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
TWRTWR118.1 MHz

Airports near Suboficial Ay Santiago Germano Airport (AFA)

With an official name honoring a specific service member, most travelers never search Suboficial Ay Santiago Germano Airport by its full title, instead booking flights and tracking arrivals in San Rafael using the shorter, fixed code AFA.

FAQ

What is the IATA code for Suboficial Ay Santiago Germano Airport?

The IATA code for Suboficial Ay Santiago Germano Airport is AFA.

What is the ICAO code for Suboficial Ay Santiago Germano Airport?

The ICAO code for Suboficial Ay Santiago Germano Airport is SAMR. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.