Necochea Airport is a medium-sized airport serving Necochea, Argentina. Its IATA code is NEC and its ICAO code is SAZO. The airport lies at an elevation of 72 ft (22 m) above sea level. It has 3 runway(s); the longest is 18/36, 4,921 ft (1,500 m) long. Local time follows the America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- NEC
- ICAO code
- SAZO
- Airport type
- Medium airport
- Elevation
- 72 ft (22 m)
- Coordinates
- -38.4908, -58.8163
- Time zone
- America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/31 | 2,621 ft · 799 m | 59 ft · 18 m | Gravel | No |
| 17/35 | 3,609 ft · 1,100 m | 98 ft · 30 m | Gravel | No |
| 18/36 | 4,921 ft · 1,500 m | 98 ft · 30 m | Asphalt | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Necochea Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| MDQ Ástor Piazzola International Airport | Mar del Plata, Argentina | 125 km · 78 mi |
| SST Santa Teresita Airport | Santa Teresita, Argentina | 285 km · 177 mi |
| BHI Comandante Espora Airport | Bahía Blanca, Argentina | 292 km · 181 mi |
| EZE Ezeiza International Airport - Ministro Pistarini | Buenos Aires (Ezeiza), Argentina | 409 km · 254 mi |
| AEP Aeroparque Jorge Newbery | Buenos Aires, Argentina | 439 km · 273 mi |
| VDM Gobernador Castello Airport | Viedma / Carmen de Patagones, Argentina | 445 km · 277 mi |
| MVD Carrasco General Cesáreo L. Berisso International Airport | Ciudad de la Costa, Uruguay | 476 km · 296 mi |
| PDP Capitan Corbeta CA Curbelo International Airport | Punta del Este, Uruguay | 523 km · 325 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from NEC. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GRU São Paulo | 2,043 | 1,269 | 1,103 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 7,687 | 4,777 | 4,151 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 7,998 | 4,970 | 4,319 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 8,445 | 5,247 | 4,560 | View route |
| JFK New York | 8,929 | 5,548 | 4,821 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 10,128 | 6,293 | 5,469 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 11,387 | 7,075 | 6,148 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 11,445 | 7,112 | 6,180 | View route |
| LHR London | 11,493 | 7,142 | 6,206 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 11,839 | 7,356 | 6,393 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 12,528 | 7,785 | 6,765 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 13,760 | 8,550 | 7,430 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 15,529 | 9,650 | 8,385 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 15,824 | 9,833 | 8,544 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 18,335 | 11,393 | 9,900 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 19,583 | 12,168 | 10,574 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| RDO | RDO | 118.100 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Necochea Airport?
The IATA code of Necochea Airport is NEC and its ICAO code is SAZO.
Where is Necochea Airport located?
Necochea Airport is in Necochea, Buenos Aires Province, Argentina, at -38.4908, -58.8163.
What time zone is Necochea Airport in?
Necochea Airport uses the IANA time zone America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires. Daylight saving time, where applicable, is applied automatically by the clock on this page.
How long is the longest runway at Necochea Airport?
The longest runway listed is 18/36, 4,921 ft (1,500 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Necochea Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Ástor Piazzola International Airport (MDQ), about 125 km (78 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.