Definition
El Bolsón Airport (IATA: EHL, ICAO: SAZB) is a public aerodrome that serves the town of El Bolsón in the province of Río Negro, Argentina.
Overview
Located approximately 2 kilometres northeast of the municipal center, the airport is owned and operated by the government of Río Negro Province. It primarily accommodates general aviation, charter flights, and occasional regional services, but does not host scheduled commercial airline operations. The facility provides basic passenger handling and aircraft servicing capabilities.
Etymology / Origin
The airport derives its name from the nearby town of El Bolsón. The Spanish term bolsón translates as “large bag” or “pouch,” a reference to the broad, rounded valley in which the town and airport are situated.
Characteristics
- Elevation: 1,150 metres (3,770 feet) above mean sea level.
- Runway: One runway designated 12/30 with an asphalt surface. Reported lengths vary between 1,200 metres (3,937 feet) and 1,250 metres; precise dimensions are not uniformly documented.
- Facilities: The airport includes a modest terminal building, aircraft parking aprons, and limited navigational aids. No extensive cargo or maintenance facilities are reported.
- Operations: Traffic consists mainly of private aircraft, air‑taxi services, and occasional military or emergency flights. As of the most recent publicly available data, there are no regular scheduled passenger services.
Related Topics
- Río Negro Province
- List of airports in Argentina
- El Bolsón, Río Negro (the town served by the airport)
- Argentine civil aviation authority (Administración Nacional de Aviación Civil)
Note: Specific technical details such as runway length and surface condition are based on the most reliable publicly accessible sources; however, precise specifications may vary. Accurate information is not confirmed for all operational aspects.