What is the tower frequency at SANT?

The tower frequency at Teniente Benjamin Matienzo Airport is 119.5 MHz.

What fuel is available at SANT?

Teniente Benjamin Matienzo Airport offers Jet A-1.

Does SANT require landing permits?

Yes, landing permits are required for Teniente Benjamin Matienzo Airport (Argentina).

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Teniente Benjamin Matienzo Airport

Teniente Benjamin Matienzo Airport (SANT/TUC) serves San Miguel de Tucumán, Argentina. This is a mid-sized airport with 1 runway (02/20). Field elevation is 1493 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.

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Runways 4/4

Frequencies 2/4

Operations 0/2

Fuel 1/1

Contacts 0/2

Additional Info 5/10

Data last updated: 2024-01-01

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Basic Airport Information

ICAO: SANT
Name: Teniente Benjamin Matienzo Airport
Type: medium_airport
Category: Uncategorized
Latitude: -26.8409
Longitude: -65.104897
Elevation: 1493 ft
Country: Argentina
Municipality: San Miguel de Tucumán
IATA Code: TUC
FAA Code: N/A
FIR: N/A
Timezone: N/A
Distance from City: N/A km
VFR: Yes
IFR: No

Runways

Runway 02/20

Designation: 02/20
Dimensions: 3500x45m
Surface: CON
PCN: N/A
Lighting: Lighted
NAVAIDs: N/A
Approach Types: ILS CAT I (Rwy 02), RNAV (GPS), VOR/DME
Remarks: N/A

Frequencies

Tower: 119.500 MHz
Ground: N/A
Operations: 122.500 MHz
Traffic/Approach: N/A
ATIS: N/A

Operation Hours

Open: N/A
Close: N/A
Extra Hours On Request: No
Remarks: N/A

Contacts

AIS Tel: N/A
ARO Tel: N/A
MET Tel: N/A
Admin Tel: N/A
Health Tel: N/A
Police Tel: N/A
Authorities Tel: N/A
Website: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Slots / PPR

Slot Required: No
PPR Required: No
PPR Contact: ORSNA airport administration
Remarks: N/A

Fees

Landing Fee: Based on MTOW; ORSNA regulated tariff
Parking Fee: MTOW-based hourly rate per ORSNA schedule
Handling Mandatory: Yes
Currency: USD
Remarks: Teniente General Benjamin Matienzo Airport, San Miguel de Tucuman. Major northwestern Argentina hub. ORSNA-regulated fees invoiced in ARS, often quoted in USD equivalent for international ops.

Fuel Information

Fuel Type: Jet A-1
Price/L: N/A
Last Updated: 2026-02-18
Remarks: YPF and Shell supply. Adequate availability for narrowbody operations.

Immigration

Port of Entry: Yes
GENDEC Required: Yes
GAR Required: No
Remarks: International port of entry. PSA/Migraciones on site. Seasonal flights to Santiago, Bolivia.

Restrictions

Curfew Start: %H:%i
Curfew End: %H:%i
Noise Chapter Min: N/A
Remarks: No curfew. Terrain in approach path (Andes foothills). MTOW restriction on Rwy 02/20 in high temperatures.

Airport Services

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Argentina Permit Requirements

Medium Landing: 5d

Overflight Permit: Yes
Landing Permit: Conditional
Overflight Lead Time: 48-72 working hours (apply Mon-Fri 0800-1600 local / 1100-1900 UTC)
Landing Lead Time: 48-72 working hours (standard); 7 business days (charter Class C+ or Falkland Islands via Argentine airspace)

Private / GA Operations:

Private flights need ANAC notification. Customs clearance at designated international airports only.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the tower frequency at SANT?: The tower frequency at Teniente Benjamin Matienzo Airport is 119.5 MHz.
What fuel is available at SANT?: Teniente Benjamin Matienzo Airport offers Jet A-1.
Does SANT require landing permits?: Yes, landing permits are required for Teniente Benjamin Matienzo Airport (Argentina).

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