Comodoro D.R. Salomón Airport — Malargue, Argentina
← Looking for a different airport? Search hereThe airport code for Comodoro D.R. Salomón Airport (Malargue) is LGS — its ICAO code is SAMM.
Distance & flight time from LGS
Comodoro D.R. Salomón Airport
Comodoro D.R. Salomón Airport serves the town of Malargüe in the Mendoza Province of western Argentina, in the Andean foothills of the country's wine and mountain country. At an elevation of about 4,685 feet, it has two asphalt runways, the longer near 8,694 feet, connecting this southern Mendoza town to Buenos Aires and other cities. Malargüe is known for its nearby ski resort, caves, and scientific observatory, set in the high, dry landscape at the edge of the Andes. The airport supports tourism and regional travel for the area. The LGS code identifies this field, serving the Malargüe area of southern Mendoza in western Argentina.
Runways at Comodoro D.R. Salomón Airport (LGS)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14/32 | 8694 ft (2650 m) | 98 ft (30 m) | ASP |
| 9/27 | 4757 ft (1450 m) | 66 ft (20 m) | ASP |
Radio frequencies for Comodoro D.R. Salomón Airport (LGS)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| APP | APP/TWR | 118.25 MHz |
Airports near Comodoro D.R. Salomón Airport (LGS)
- Suboficial Ay Santiago Germano Airport (AFA) — 146.6 km (91.1 mi)
- Panguilemo Airport (TLX) — 184.1 km (114.4 mi)
- Rincon De Los Sauces Airport (RDS) — 219.3 km (136.3 mi)
- Gral. Bernardo O´Higgins Airport (YAI) — 251.9 km (156.5 mi)
- Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL) — 258.6 km (160.7 mi)
- Governor Francisco Gabrielli International Airport (MDZ) — 304.6 km (189.3 mi)
- Viña del Mar Airport (KNA) — 332.7 km (206.7 mi)
- Carriel Sur International Airport (CCP) — 344.0 km (213.8 mi)
Travelers use LGS to confirm the Malargüe airport when planning trips to southern Mendoza's ski and mountain country in Argentina. The code keeps this Andean-foothills field distinct from Mendoza city's airport on itineraries.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for Comodoro D.R. Salomón Airport?
The IATA code for Comodoro D.R. Salomón Airport is LGS.
What is the ICAO code for Comodoro D.R. Salomón Airport?
The ICAO code for Comodoro D.R. Salomón Airport is SAMM. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.