Medium airport · San Juan, Argentina
Domingo Faustino Sarmiento Airport
Domingo Faustino Sarmiento Airport is a medium airport serving San Juan, Argentina. Its IATA code is UAQ. Its ICAO code is SANU. It has 1 runway, longest 8,071 ft (ASP). Elevation 1,958 ft.
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Airport facts
| Location | San Juan, Argentina |
|---|---|
| IATA code | UAQ |
| ICAO code | SANU |
| Type | Medium airport |
| Runways | 1 runway, longest 8,071 ft (ASP) |
| Elevation | 1,958 ft |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
| Coordinates | 31.5715° S, 68.4182° W |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
History
The plans were authorized in 1961, and construction started in 1971. Reconstruction occurred between 1977 and 1980, and the new airport was inaugurated on 25 February 1981. It is operated by Aeropuertos Argentina 2000.
National parks near this airport
National parks close to Domingo Faustino Sarmiento Airport, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site National Park Profiles.
- El Leoncito National Park · Argentina · 56.0 miles away
- Sierra de las Quijadas National Park · Argentina · 104.2 miles away
- Ischigualasto Provincial Park · Argentina · 104.9 miles away
- Aconcagua Provincial Park · Argentina · 115.2 miles away
- Talampaya National Park · Argentina · 127.9 miles away
Airports nearby
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code for Domingo Faustino Sarmiento Airport?
Domingo Faustino Sarmiento Airport — its IATA code is UAQ and its ICAO code is SANU.
Where is Domingo Faustino Sarmiento Airport located?
Domingo Faustino Sarmiento Airport serves San Juan, Argentina. Its coordinates are 31.5715° S, 68.4182° W.
What is the history of Domingo Faustino Sarmiento Airport?
The plans were authorized in 1961, and construction started in 1971. Reconstruction occurred between 1977 and 1980, and the new airport was inaugurated on 25 February 1981.
Sources
- https://davidmegginson.github.io/ourairports-data/airports.csv#5795
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Domingo_Faustino_Sarmiento_Airport
Page last updated 13 November 2026.