Airport code
NEC — Necochea Airport
NEC is the IATA code for Necochea Airport, an airport serving Necochea, Argentina. Its ICAO code is SAZO, and it operates in the America/Buenos_Aires time zone (UTC-3). The airport sits at -38.4831, -58.8172 in the Southern Hemisphere, at an elevation of 72 ft (22 m).
Overview
About Necochea Airport
Necochea Airport is an airport serving Necochea, an Atlantic coastal city in the Buenos Aires Province of Argentina. The airport is in the countryside 8 kilometres (5 mi) northwest of the city.
Reference data
Airport information
| IATA code | NEC |
|---|---|
| ICAO code | SAZO |
| Airport name | Necochea Airport |
| City | Necochea |
| Country | Argentina |
| Time zone | America/Buenos_Aires (UTC-3) |
| Latitude | -38.4831 |
| Longitude | -58.8172 |
| Elevation | 72 ft (22 m) |
| Airport type | Medium airport |
| Continent | South America |
| Runways | 3 |
| Longest runway | 4,921 ft (1,500 m) |
| Map | View on OpenStreetMap ↗ |
Reference data last updated 24 July 2026.
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What is the IATA code for Necochea Airport?
The IATA code for Necochea Airport is NEC.
What is the ICAO code for Necochea Airport?
The ICAO code for Necochea Airport is SAZO.
Where is NEC airport located?
Necochea Airport (NEC) is located in Necochea, Argentina.
What time zone is NEC in?
Necochea Airport operates in the America/Buenos_Aires time zone, which is UTC-3.
What is the nearest airport to NEC?
The nearest airport to Necochea Airport (NEC) is Ástor Piazzola International Airport (MDQ) in Mar del Plata, about 125 km away.
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