Resistencia International Airport — Resistencia, Argentina
← Looking for a different airport? Search hereThe airport code for Resistencia International Airport (Resistencia) is RES — its ICAO code is SARE.
Distance & flight time from RES
Resistencia International Airport
Resistencia International Airport, coded RES, serves the Chaco provincial capital of Resistencia in northern Argentina, a city famed locally for the hundreds of public sculptures scattered through its streets and parks. The airport operates as a joint civil-military airfield, a common arrangement across Argentina's interior, and functions as the principal air gateway to the vast, sparsely populated Gran Chaco region stretching toward the Paraguayan and Bolivian borders. Summers here bring intense, prolonged heat, among the highest recorded in Argentina, shaping both agricultural cycles and travel patterns through RES. Resistencia sits near the Parana River across from the city of Corrientes, and the two urban areas function as a linked metropolitan zone that RES serves jointly. Domestic flights connect the airport primarily to Buenos Aires, supporting business travel tied to the region's cotton, cattle, and forestry industries. International service remains limited, with most travelers connecting onward through the capital.
Runways at Resistencia International Airport (RES)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3/21 | 9088 ft (2770 m) | 148 ft (45 m) | ASP |
Radio frequencies for Resistencia International Airport (RES)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| ACC | RESISTENCIA | 119.5 MHz |
| RDO | RDO | 122.3 MHz |
| TWR | TWR/APP | 118.7 MHz |
Airports near Resistencia International Airport (RES)
- Corrientes Airport (CNQ) — 29.0 km (18.0 mi)
- Aeródromo Don Carlos Miguel Gimenez (PIL) — 96.5 km (60.0 mi)
- Formosa National Airport (FMA) — 160.2 km (99.5 mi)
- Goya Airport (OYA) — 184.8 km (114.8 mi)
- Reconquista Airport (RCQ) — 205.1 km (127.4 mi)
- Aeropuerto Nacional Juan de Ayolas (AYO) — 217.2 km (135.0 mi)
- Curuzu Cuatia Airport (UZU) — 278.6 km (173.1 mi)
- Silvio Pettirossi International Airport (ASU) — 289.5 km (179.9 mi)
RES operates as a joint civil-military airfield near Resistencia, Argentina, close to the Parana River, and mainly handles domestic flights connecting to Buenos Aires.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for Resistencia International Airport?
The IATA code for Resistencia International Airport is RES.
What is the ICAO code for Resistencia International Airport?
The ICAO code for Resistencia International Airport is SARE. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.