Las Heras Airport — Las Heras, Argentina
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Distance & flight time from LHS
Las Heras Airport
Las Heras Airport serves the town of Las Heras in the Santa Cruz Province of southern Argentina, in the windswept Patagonian steppe of the country's far south. At an elevation of about 1,082 feet, it has a single asphalt runway near 4,593 feet, providing an air link for a town tied to the oil industry of the region. The surrounding country is open, arid Patagonian plain, sparsely populated and far from any major city, where the petroleum sector is a mainstay. The airport supports industry-related and regional travel across the long distances of the south. The LHS code identifies this field, serving the Las Heras area of Patagonian Santa Cruz.
Runways at Las Heras Airport (LHS)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/27 | 4593 ft (1400 m) | 56 ft (17 m) | ASP |
Radio frequencies for Las Heras Airport (LHS)
No published frequency data for this airport.
Airports near Las Heras Airport (LHS)
- General Enrique Mosconi International Airport (CRD) — 142.7 km (88.7 mi)
- Perito Moreno Jalil Hamer Airport (PMQ) — 154.0 km (95.7 mi)
- Chile Chico Airport (CCH) — 208.1 km (129.3 mi)
- Balmaceda Airport (BBA) — 220.7 km (137.1 mi)
- Teniente Vidal Airport (GXQ) — 264.1 km (164.1 mi)
- Puerto Deseado Airport (PUD) — 267.0 km (165.9 mi)
- Cochrane Airport (LGR) — 286.2 km (177.8 mi)
- Capitan D Daniel Vazquez Airport (ULA) — 319.8 km (198.7 mi)
The LHS code helps confirm the Las Heras airport in southern Argentina's Santa Cruz, often for travel tied to the oil industry. It keeps this Patagonian field distinct from Comodoro Rivadavia and other airports on itineraries.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for Las Heras Airport?
The IATA code for Las Heras Airport is LHS.
What is the ICAO code for Las Heras Airport?
The ICAO code for Las Heras Airport is SAVH. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.