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SAZM/MDQ METAR & TAF Ástor Piazzola International Airport

Mar del Plata, Buenos Aires ProvinceElevation 72 ftMedium airport
CURRENT STATUS
MVFR19 min old
Ceiling 1,500 ft, visibility 10 SM.
FLIGHT CATEGORY
MVFR
ceiling & visibility
WIND
230@3
steady
VISIBILITY
10 SM
16.1 km
CEILING
1,500 ft
lowest BKN/OVC
DENSITY ALT
-795 ft
-867 ft vs field
CURRENT METAR

Decoded observation

Observed 0900Z (6:00 AM local) · 19 min old

SAZM is currently MVFR. Winds are from the southwest at 3 knots. Visibility is 10 statute miles. The ceiling is 1,500 feet AGL. The main issue is ceiling 1500 ft agl (mvfr).

WIND
230° at 3 kt
Steady.
VISIBILITY
10 statute miles
16.1 km, good.
CEILING & SKY
Ceiling 1,500 ft
Lowest broken or overcast layer.
TEMP / DEWPOINT
10°C / 9°C
50°F / 48°F. 1°C spread.
ALTIMETER
30.21 inHg
1023 hPa, above standard.
WEATHER & HAZARDS
LOW CIG
Ceiling 1500 ft AGL (MVFR).

Codes in this report: 9999 OVC

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TERMINAL AERODROME FORECAST

TAF timeline

Issued 0500Z (2:00 AM local) · valid to 0600Z (3:00 AM local)

SAZM forecast starts MVFR at 06Z. Best period is 21Z to 06Z (VFR). Overall the forecast improves over the period.

  • Maximum temperature 13°C expected at 1800Z on day 26.
  • Minimum temperature 8°C expected at 1000Z on day 26.
OVC0151,500 ft
OVC0151,500 ft
0600Z3:00 AM1048Z7:48 AM1536Z12:36 PM2024Z5:24 PM0112Z10:12 PM0600Z3:00 AM

Codes in this report: 9999 OVC BECMG CAVOK

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SUGGESTED RISK · TRAINING USE

Suggested risk level: Moderate

›Conditions are MVFR.

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 MVFR, wind from 230° at 3 kt, visibility 10 SM, ceiling 1,500 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
NESW1331 230°230°3 kt230°230° 3230°
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30 kt
35 kt
40 kt
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50 kt
65 kt
75 kt
100 kt
105 kt
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
230° at 3 kt
Components computed from the current on-field METAR wind.
RECOMMENDED
RWY 311 kt headwind · 3 kt crosswind
RUNWAYS BY WIND · best end
31
HEAD
1 kt
CROSS
3 kt L
BEST
13
HEAD
1 kt tail
CROSS
3 kt R
OK
Components are estimates from the current METAR wind and runway heading. Verify with the Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.
RUNWAYS

Runway detail

13/31
Dimensions
7,218 x 148 ft
Surface
ASP
Lighting
Lighted
FIELD CONDITIONS

Performance & density altitude

Density altitude
-795 ft
Pressure altitude
-218 ft
Field elevation
72 ft MSL
Temperature
10°C (50°F)
Dewpoint
9°C (48°F)
Altimeter
30.21 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
2218Z 7:18 PM
Sunrise
0849Z 5:49 AM
Loggable night
2246Z (7:46 PM local) → 0821Z (5:21 AM local)
end of evening to start of morning civil twilight
Position lights required
2218Z (7:18 PM local) → 0849Z (5:49 AM local)
sunset to sunrise (91.209)
Night passenger currency
2318Z (8:18 PM local) → 0749Z (4:49 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

Ástor Piazzola International Airport is in Mar del Plata, Buenos Aires Province. Field elevation 72 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
UseScheduled service
TypeMedium airport
Airline serviceYes
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATASAZM / MDQ
RegionBuenos Aires Province
CountryArgentina
Coordinates-37.9342, -57.5733
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerTowered
FREQUENCIES

Communications

124.4
CON
A/D
121.7
GND
GND
118.75
TWR/APP
TWR

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.

SAZT Héroes de Malvinas Airport
89 NM NW
MVFR
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Official METAR on AviationWeather.gov
↗Wikipedia
↗SAZM on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does SAZM have a METAR?
Yes. SAZM has a current METAR observation, decoded into plain English on this page.
Does SAZM have a TAF?
Yes, a TAF is issued for SAZM; the decoded forecast timeline is shown above.
What is the field elevation at SAZM?
SAZM sits at 72 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for SAZM?
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.