General Urquiza Airport — Parana, Argentina
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Distance & flight time from PRA
General Urquiza Airport
PRA is General Urquiza Airport, serving Paraná, the capital of Entre Ríos Province in Argentina. Named after Justo José de Urquiza, a 19th-century Argentine general and president, the airport connects this Litoral region city to Buenos Aires via domestic carriers. PRA sits near the Paraná River, a major inland waterway, and the airport supports both scheduled passenger flights and general aviation for the agricultural and cattle-ranching economy that dominates the province. Traffic volumes remain modest compared to Argentina's larger hubs, reflecting Paraná's status as a secondary provincial capital. The airport's terminal has undergone periodic renovations to keep pace with regional demand.
Runways at General Urquiza Airport (PRA)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/19 | 6890 ft (2100 m) | 148 ft (45 m) | ASP |
Radio frequencies for General Urquiza Airport (PRA)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| TWR | PARANA TWR | 119.6 MHz |
Airports near General Urquiza Airport (PRA)
- Sauce Viejo Airport (SFN) — 32.7 km (20.3 mi)
- Rosario Islas Malvinas International Airport (ROS) — 126.6 km (78.7 mi)
- Gualeguaychu Airport (GHU) — 221.1 km (137.4 mi)
- Tydeo Larre Borges Airport (PDU) — 236.5 km (147.0 mi)
- Nueva Hesperides International Airport (STY) — 239.6 km (148.9 mi)
- Comodoro Pierrestegui Airport (COC) — 241.8 km (150.2 mi)
- Reconquista Airport (RCQ) — 297.4 km (184.8 mi)
- Monte Caseros Airport (MCS) — 319.2 km (198.3 mi)
PRA is General Urquiza Airport serving Paraná, Argentina, not Prague or Paris. Searches for PRA usually concern flights between Paraná and Buenos Aires or confusion with similarly named Argentine airports.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for General Urquiza Airport?
The IATA code for General Urquiza Airport is PRA.
What is the ICAO code for General Urquiza Airport?
The ICAO code for General Urquiza Airport is SAAP. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.