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SAAR/ROS METAR & TAF Rosario Islas Malvinas International Airport

Rosario, Santa Fe ProvinceElevation 85 ftLarge airport
CURRENT STATUS
VFR18 min old
Ceiling 4,800 ft, visibility 10 SM.
FLIGHT CATEGORY
VFR
ceiling & visibility
WIND
190@9
steady
VISIBILITY
10 SM
16.1 km
CEILING
4,800 ft
lowest BKN/OVC
DENSITY ALT
23 ft
-62 ft vs field
CURRENT METAR

Decoded observation

Observed 1500Z (12:00 PM local) · 18 min old

SAAR is currently VFR. Winds are from the south at 9 knots. Visibility is 10 statute miles. The ceiling is 4,800 feet AGL.

WIND
190° at 9 kt
Steady.
VISIBILITY
10 statute miles
16.1 km, good.
CEILING & SKY
Ceiling 4,800 ft
Lowest broken or overcast layer.
TEMP / DEWPOINT
17°C / 11°C
63°F / 52°F. 6°C spread.
ALTIMETER
30.24 inHg
1024 hPa, above standard.
WEATHER & HAZARDS
No significant hazards
No precipitation or obscuration reported.

Codes in this report: 9999 SCT BKN

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TERMINAL AERODROME FORECAST

TAF timeline

Issued 1100Z (8:00 AM local) · valid to 1200Z (9:00 AM local)

SAAR forecast starts IFR at 12Z. Worst period is 12Z to 15Z with IFR possible (LOW CIG). Best period is 00Z to 12Z (VFR). Overall the forecast improves over the period.

  • Maximum temperature 18°C expected at 1800Z on day 25.
  • Minimum temperature 8°C expected at 1000Z on day 26.
BKN007700 ft
BKN0252,500 ft
BKN0252,500 ft
BKN0252,500 ft
BKN0252,500 ft
1200Z9:00 AM1648Z1:48 PM2136Z6:36 PM0224Z11:24 PM0712Z4:12 AM1200Z9:00 AM

Codes in this report: 9999 BKN BECMG TEMPO FEW CAVOK PROB30 BR

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SUGGESTED RISK · TRAINING USE

Suggested risk level: Low

›Forecast: ceiling 700 ft AGL.

A suggested risk level for training and situational awareness only, not a go/no-go authority. Verify with official sources and apply your personal minimums.

FORECAST & PILOT NOTES · SUPPLEMENTAL

Pilot weather notes

Current aviation conditions show flight category VFR, wind from 190° at 9 kt, visibility 10 SM, ceiling 4,800 ft. No extended National Weather Service forecast is available for this location. Key risks: no significant hazards are highlighted right now, but always confirm against an official briefing.

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RUNWAYS & WIND
1 runway · crosswind ranking
ON-FIELD METAR
NESW1634 190°190°9 kt190°190° 9190°
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Half feather = 5 kt, full = 10 kt, filled pennant = 50 kt; add them up. The staff points the direction the wind blows from.
WIND USED
190° at 9 kt
Components computed from the current on-field METAR wind.
RECOMMENDED
RWY 168 kt headwind · 4 kt crosswind
RUNWAYS BY WIND · best end
16
HEAD
8 kt
CROSS
4 kt R
BEST
34
HEAD
8 kt tail
CROSS
4 kt L
OK
Components are estimates from the current METAR wind and runway heading. Verify with the Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.
RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

1 runway · longest 9,842 ft

16/34
Dimensions
4,401 x 75 ft
Surface
Asphalt (good)
Edge lights
MED
RWY 16161°T
REILYes
VGSIPAPI (P4L)
Traffic patternLeft
RWY 34341°T
REILYes
VGSIPAPI (P4L)
Traffic patternLeft

Runway data from the FAA NASR dataset (effective 2026-06-11). Verify with the current Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.

FIELD CONDITIONS

Performance & density altitude

Density altitude
23 ft
Pressure altitude
-235 ft
Field elevation
85 ft MSL
Temperature
17°C (63°F)
Dewpoint
11°C (52°F)
Altimeter
30.24 inHg

Density altitude estimates how the aircraft performs versus standard atmosphere. Higher density altitude reduces climb performance and increases takeoff distance.

DAYLIGHT & NIGHT

Sun & logging windows

Sunset
2223Z 7:23 PM
Sunrise
0910Z 6:10 AM
Loggable night
2249Z (7:49 PM local) → 0844Z (5:44 AM local)
end of evening to start of morning civil twilight
Position lights required
2223Z (7:23 PM local) → 0910Z (6:10 AM local)
sunset to sunrise (91.209)
Night passenger currency
2323Z (8:23 PM local) → 0810Z (5:10 AM local)
1 hr after sunset to 1 hr before sunrise (61.57(b))

FAA definitions, shown in Zulu with airport-local time. Verify for your operation.

AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

Rosario Islas Malvinas International Airport is in Rosario, Santa Fe Province. Field elevation 85 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPublicly owned
UseOpen to the public
TypeLarge airport
Airline serviceYes
ManagerMARK NELSON
Manager phone612-554-7872
AttendedALL SAT, 0900–1530
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATASAAR / ROS
SectionalGREEN BAY
Center (ARTCC)MINNEAPOLIS
Flight service (AFSS)PRINCETON
RegionSanta Fe Province
CountryArgentina
Coordinates-32.9036, -60.7850
Distance from city1 NM NE
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Fuel100LL · Jet A
Control towerTowered
Field lightingSee remarks
BeaconSunset to sunrise · White-green (lighted land airport)
CTAF122.900
FREQUENCIES

Communications

118.7
TWR/APP
TWR
122.900
CTAF
CTAF

Not all tower/ground/approach frequencies are in our datasets. Verify with the FAA Chart Supplement.

AIRCRAFT ACTIVITY

Traffic patterns

Aircraft activity data is not available for this airport yet.

NEARBY AIRPORTS

Weather reference stations

Current flight category at nearby reporting stations.

SAAP General Urquiza Airport
68 NM N
MVFR
SAAV Sauce Viejo Airport
72 NM N
VFR
AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

›FOR CD IF UNA VIA GCO CTC MINNEAPOLIS ARTCC AT 651-463-5588.
›SELF SVC FUEL AVBL 24 HOURS WITH CREDIT CARD.
›ACTIVATE REIL RWY 16 & 34; PAPI RWY 16 & 34; MIRL RWY 16/34 PRESET TO LOW, INCR INTST AND ACTIVATE - CTAF
›GCO AVBL ON FREQ 121.725 THRU MINNEAPOLIS ARTCC & FLT SVCS.
›FOR TRANSIENT HANGAR CONTACT FBO OR ARPT MGR

About this airport

History

OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Official METAR on AviationWeather.gov
↗Official airport website
↗Wikipedia
↗SAAR on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does SAAR have a METAR?
Yes. SAAR has a current METAR observation, decoded into plain English on this page.
Does SAAR have a TAF?
Yes, a TAF is issued for SAAR; the decoded forecast timeline is shown above.
What is the field elevation at SAAR?
SAAR sits at 85 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for SAAR?
No. wxdecoder.com is for education and situational awareness only. It is not an official weather briefing or a substitute for official sources, NOTAM review, and pilot judgment.
This app is for aviation weather education, training, and situational awareness only. It is not a substitute for an official weather briefing, approved flight-planning software, flight service, dispatch procedures, current FAA regulations, or pilot judgment. Always verify weather with official sources before flight.