Medium airport · Catamarca, Argentina
Coronel Felipe Varela International Airport
Coronel Felipe Varela International Airport is a medium airport serving Catamarca, Argentina. Its IATA code is CTC. Its ICAO code is SANC. It has 1 runway, longest 9,186 ft (ASP). Elevation 1,522 ft.
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Airport facts
| Location | Catamarca, Argentina |
|---|---|
| IATA code | CTC |
| ICAO code | SANC |
| Type | Medium airport |
| Runways | 1 runway, longest 9,186 ft (ASP) |
| Elevation | 1,522 ft |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
| Coordinates | 28.5931° S, 65.7512° W |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
History
It was built in 1972, and was officially inaugurated with an Aerolíneas Argentinas Boeing 737 flight on 3 January 1973. Construction of the terminal started on 9 June 1981 and ended on 23 April 1987. Since 1999, the airport has been operated by Aeropuertos Argentina 2000.
National parks near this airport
National parks close to Coronel Felipe Varela International Airport, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site National Park Profiles.
- Aconguija National Park · Argentina · 90.2 miles away
- Talampaya National Park · Argentina · 149.5 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code for Coronel Felipe Varela International Airport?
Coronel Felipe Varela International Airport — its IATA code is CTC and its ICAO code is SANC.
Where is Coronel Felipe Varela International Airport located?
Coronel Felipe Varela International Airport serves Catamarca, Argentina. Its coordinates are 28.5931° S, 65.7512° W.
What is the history of Coronel Felipe Varela International Airport?
It was built in 1972, and was officially inaugurated with an Aerolíneas Argentinas Boeing 737 flight on 3 January 1973. Construction of the terminal started on 9 June 1981 and ended on 23 April 1987.
Sources
- https://davidmegginson.github.io/ourairports-data/airports.csv#5789
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coronel_Felipe_Varela_International_Airport
Page last updated 13 November 2026.