Medium airport · La Rioja, Argentina
Capitan V A Almonacid Airport
Capitán Vicente Almandos Almonacid Airport (Spanish: Aeropuerto de La Rioja - Capitán Vicente Almandos Almonacid) (IATA: IRJ, ICAO: SANL) is the main airport in La Rioja Province, Argentina serving the city of La Rioja. Its IATA code is IRJ. Its ICAO code is SANL. It has 1 runway, longest 9,383 ft (ASP). Elevation 1,437 ft.
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Airport facts
| Location | La Rioja, Argentina |
|---|---|
| IATA code | IRJ |
| ICAO code | SANL |
| Type | Medium airport |
| Runways | 1 runway, longest 9,383 ft (ASP) |
| Elevation | 1,437 ft |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
| Coordinates | 29.3816° S, 66.7958° W |
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What Capitan V A Almonacid Airport is known for
Capitán Vicente Almandos Almonacid Airport (Spanish: Aeropuerto de La Rioja - Capitán Vicente Almandos Almonacid) (IATA: IRJ, ICAO: SANL) is the main airport in La Rioja Province, Argentina serving the city of La Rioja.
History
The airport was named after the Argentine aviation pioneer Vicente Almandos Almonacid (es) (1882–1953).
National parks near this airport
National parks close to Capitan V A Almonacid Airport, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site National Park Profiles.
- Talampaya National Park · Argentina · 67.4 miles away
- Ischigualasto Provincial Park · Argentina · 84.0 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
What is Capitan V A Almonacid Airport?
Capitán Vicente Almandos Almonacid Airport (Spanish: Aeropuerto de La Rioja - Capitán Vicente Almandos Almonacid) (IATA: IRJ, ICAO: SANL) is the main airport in La Rioja Province, Argentina serving the city of La Rioja.
What is the airport code for Capitan V A Almonacid Airport?
Capitan V A Almonacid Airport — its IATA code is IRJ and its ICAO code is SANL.
Where is Capitan V A Almonacid Airport located?
Capitan V A Almonacid Airport serves La Rioja, Argentina. Its coordinates are 29.3816° S, 66.7958° W.
What is the history of Capitan V A Almonacid Airport?
The airport was named after the Argentine aviation pioneer Vicente Almandos Almonacid (es) (1882–1953).
Sources
- https://davidmegginson.github.io/ourairports-data/airports.csv#5792
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capit%C3%A1n_Vicente_Almandos_Almonacid_Airport
Page last updated 13 November 2026.