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Silvio Pettirossi International Airport (ASU)
Silvio Pettirossi International Airport is an international airport serving Asunción (Central Department), Paraguay. Its IATA code is ASU and its ICAO code is SGAS. It has one runway, 3,352 m long.
- IATAASU
- ICAOSGAS
- This airport
- International airport
Airport facts
- IATA code
- ASU
- ICAO code
- SGAS
- City
- Asunción
- Region / province
- Central Department
- Country / territory
- Paraguay
- Category
- Large airport
- Coordinates
- 25.2402° S, 57.5192° W
- Elevation
- 89 m (292 ft)
- Time zone
- America/Asuncion (UTC-03:00)estimated from location
- Runways
- 1
- Longest runway
- 3,352 m (10,997 ft)
Runways
Runway data as published by OurAirports. Lengths are given in metres and feet.
| Runway | Length | Surface |
|---|---|---|
| 02/20 | 3,352 m10,997 ft | Asphalt |
Distance and flight time to Vietnam
Great-circle distance to Vietnam’s three main international airports and an indicative direct flight time (about 800 km/h plus 30 minutes for take-off and landing). Real air cargo routings often include a transit hub and take longer.
Da Nang (DAD)
18,213 km
Direct flight: ≈ 23 h 15 min
Hanoi (HAN)
18,255 km
Direct flight: ≈ 23 h 20 min
Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)
17,702 km
Direct flight: ≈ 22 h 40 min
Radio frequencies
Published frequencies for reference only — not for navigation.
| Service | Frequency |
|---|---|
| Approach APP | 119.700 MHz |
| Control CTR | 128.400 MHz |
| Ground GND | 121.900 MHz |
| Radio RDO | 126.900 MHz |
| Radio RDO | 1,002.400 MHz |
| Tower TWR | 118.100 MHz |
Air freight to and from Silvio Pettirossi International Airport
Global Logistic Group arranges air cargo between Vietnam and Asunción through airline and partner networks. Typical services include:
- Export and import air freight, consolidated or direct, with booking on scheduled passenger and freighter flights
- Pick-up, packing, labelling and documentation, including air waybills (AWB) and certificates of origin
- Customs clearance in Vietnam and coordination with partners at destination
- Special cargo on request, such as dangerous goods, perishables or temperature-sensitive shipments, subject to airline acceptance
- Door-to-door delivery and combined sea–air or road–air solutions
Services, capacity and transit times depend on the airport, airline and cargo. We confirm them with each quotation.
Nearby international airports in Paraguay
| Airport | IATA | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Guaraní International Airport | AGT | 270 km |
| Teniente Ramon A. Ayub Gonzalez International Airport | ENO | 277 km |
Frequently asked questions
What are the airport codes of Silvio Pettirossi International Airport?
The IATA code of Silvio Pettirossi International Airport is ASU and its ICAO code is SGAS. Use the IATA code on air waybills and cargo bookings.
Where is Silvio Pettirossi International Airport located?
Silvio Pettirossi International Airport is in Asunción, Central Department, Paraguay, at coordinates 25.2402° S, 57.5192° W and an elevation of 89 m (292 ft).
How far is Silvio Pettirossi International Airport from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance from Silvio Pettirossi International Airport to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) is about 17,702 km, to Hanoi (HAN) about 18,255 km and to Da Nang (DAD) about 18,213 km. An indicative direct flight to Ho Chi Minh City takes ≈ 22 h 40 min.
How long is the runway at Silvio Pettirossi International Airport?
The longest runway at Silvio Pettirossi International Airport is 3,352 m (10,997 ft) long, with a asphalt surface. The airport has one runway in the source data.
Can Global Logistic Group ship cargo to or from Silvio Pettirossi International Airport?
Yes. GLG arranges air freight between Vietnam and Silvio Pettirossi International Airport (ASU) through airline and partner networks, including pick-up, documentation, customs clearance and delivery. Send us your cargo details for a quote and routing options.
Air Freight
Services, capacity and transit times depend on the airport, airline and cargo. We confirm them with each quotation.