Suboficial Ay Santiago Germano Airport is a medium-sized airport serving San Rafael, Argentina. Its IATA code is AFA and its ICAO code is SAMR. The airport lies at an elevation of 2,470 ft (753 m) above sea level. It has 1 runway(s); the longest is 11/29, 6,923 ft (2,110 m) long. Local time follows the America/Argentina/Mendoza time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- AFA
- ICAO code
- SAMR
- Airport type
- Medium airport
- Elevation
- 2,470 ft (753 m)
- Coordinates
- -34.5883, -68.4039
- Time zone
- America/Argentina/Mendoza
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/29 | 6,923 ft · 2,110 m | 98 ft · 30 m | Asphalt | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Suboficial Ay Santiago Germano Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| MDZ Governor Francisco Gabrielli International Airport | Mendoza, Argentina | 199 km · 124 mi |
| LUQ Brigadier Mayor D Cesar Raul Ojeda Airport | San Luis, Argentina | 239 km · 149 mi |
| SCL Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport | Santiago, Chile | 257 km · 160 mi |
| UAQ Domingo Faustino Sarmiento Airport | San Juan, Argentina | 335 km · 208 mi |
| RSA Santa Rosa Airport | Santa Rosa, Argentina | 434 km · 270 mi |
| NQN Presidente Perón International Airport | Neuquén, Argentina | 485 km · 301 mi |
| CCP Carriel Sur International Airport | Concepcion, Chile | 486 km · 302 mi |
| COR Ingeniero Aeronáutico Ambrosio L.V. Taravella International Airport | Cordoba, Argentina | 535 km · 332 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from AFA. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GRU São Paulo | 2,459 | 1,528 | 1,328 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 6,826 | 4,242 | 3,686 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 7,768 | 4,827 | 4,194 | View route |
| JFK New York | 8,383 | 5,209 | 4,526 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 8,955 | 5,564 | 4,835 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 9,228 | 5,734 | 4,983 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 11,351 | 7,053 | 6,129 | View route |
| LHR London | 11,627 | 7,225 | 6,278 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 11,633 | 7,228 | 6,281 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 12,054 | 7,490 | 6,509 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 12,991 | 8,072 | 7,015 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 14,567 | 9,051 | 7,865 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 16,236 | 10,089 | 8,767 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 16,695 | 10,374 | 9,015 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 17,456 | 10,847 | 9,425 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 19,262 | 11,969 | 10,401 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| TWR | TWR | 118.100 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Suboficial Ay Santiago Germano Airport?
The IATA code of Suboficial Ay Santiago Germano Airport is AFA and its ICAO code is SAMR.
Where is Suboficial Ay Santiago Germano Airport located?
Suboficial Ay Santiago Germano Airport is in San Rafael, Mendoza Province, Argentina, at -34.5883, -68.4039.
What time zone is Suboficial Ay Santiago Germano Airport in?
Suboficial Ay Santiago Germano Airport uses the IANA time zone America/Argentina/Mendoza. Daylight saving time, where applicable, is applied automatically by the clock on this page.
How long is the longest runway at Suboficial Ay Santiago Germano Airport?
The longest runway listed is 11/29, 6,923 ft (2,110 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Suboficial Ay Santiago Germano Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Governor Francisco Gabrielli International Airport (MDZ), about 199 km (124 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.