Medium airport · Corrientes, Argentina
Corrientes Airport
Corrientes Airport is a medium airport serving Corrientes, Argentina. Its IATA code is CNQ. Its ICAO code is SARC. It has 1 runway, longest 6,890 ft (CON). Elevation 202 ft.
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Airport facts
| Location | Corrientes, Argentina |
|---|---|
| IATA code | CNQ |
| ICAO code | SARC |
| Type | Medium airport |
| Runways | 1 runway, longest 6,890 ft (CON) |
| Elevation | 202 ft |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
| Coordinates | 27.4455° S, 58.7619° W |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
History
Corrientes International Airport (IATA: CNQ, ICAO: SARC) (Spanish: Aeropuerto Internacional de Corrientes), also known as Doctor Fernando Piragine Niveyro International Airport (Spanish: Aeropuerto Internacional Doctor Fernando Piragine Niveyro and Cambá Punta) is an airport in Corrientes Province, Argentina, serving the city of Corrientes, built in 1961 while the terminal was completed in 1964. A new terminal and a new control tower were constructed between 2009 and 2011.
National parks near this airport
National parks close to Corrientes Airport, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site National Park Profiles.
- Iberá National Park · Argentina · 57.0 miles away
- Mburucuyá National Park · Argentina · 59.8 miles away
- Chaco National Park · Argentina · 69.9 miles away
- Ypoá National Park · Paraguay · 134.2 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code for Corrientes Airport?
Corrientes Airport — its IATA code is CNQ and its ICAO code is SARC.
Where is Corrientes Airport located?
Corrientes Airport serves Corrientes, Argentina. Its coordinates are 27.4455° S, 58.7619° W.
What is the history of Corrientes Airport?
Corrientes International Airport (IATA: CNQ, ICAO: SARC) (Spanish: Aeropuerto Internacional de Corrientes), also known as Doctor Fernando Piragine Niveyro International Airport (Spanish: Aeropuerto Internacional Doctor Fernando Piragine Niveyro and Cambá Punta) is an airport in Corrientes Province, Argentina, serving the city of Corrientes, built in 1961 while the terminal was completed in 1964. A new terminal and a new control tower were constructed between 2009 and 2011.
Sources
- https://davidmegginson.github.io/ourairports-data/airports.csv#5803
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Doctor_Fernando_Piragine_Niveyro_International_Airport
Page last updated 13 November 2026.