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SAZS/BRC METAR & TAF Teniente Luis Candelaria International Airport

San Carlos de Bariloche, Río Negro ProvinceElevation 2,774 ftLarge airport
CURRENT STATUS
VFR46 min old
No ceiling, visibility 10 SM, towering cumulus.
FLIGHT CATEGORY
VFR
ceiling & visibility
WIND
VRB@2
steady
VISIBILITY
10 SM
16.1 km
CEILING
None
no BKN/OVC layer
DENSITY ALT
3,405 ft
+631 ft vs field
CURRENT METAR

Decoded observation

Observed 2300Z (8:00 PM local) · 46 min old

SAZS is currently VFR. Winds are variable in direction at 2 knots. Visibility is 10 statute miles. There is no ceiling. Main concerns: Towering cumulus reported (FEW050TCU).

WIND
Variable at 2 kt
Steady.
VISIBILITY
10 statute miles
16.1 km, good.
CEILING & SKY
FEW050TCU SCT100
FEW and SCT layers are not ceilings.
TEMP / DEWPOINT
16°C / 6°C
61°F / 43°F. 10°C spread.
ALTIMETER
30.06 inHg
1017.9 hPa, above standard.
WEATHER & HAZARDS
TCU
Towering cumulus reported (FEW050TCU).

Codes in this report: 9999 FEW SCT

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TERMINAL AERODROME FORECAST

TAF timeline

Issued 1700Z (2:00 PM local) · valid to 1800Z (3:00 PM local)

SAZS forecast starts VFR at 18Z. Worst period is 18Z to 22Z with MVFR possible. Best period is 22Z to 23Z (VFR). Overall the forecast improves over the period.

  • Maximum temperature 18°C expected at 1800Z on day 26.
  • Minimum temperature 5°C expected at 1100Z on day 26.
BKN0404,000 ft
BKN0404,000 ft
BKN0404,000 ft
BKN0404,000 ft
1800Z3:00 PM2248Z7:48 PM0336Z12:36 AM0824Z5:24 AM1312Z10:12 AM1800Z3:00 PM

Codes in this report: 9999 BKN TEMPO FEW BECMG CAVOK

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SUGGESTED RISK · TRAINING USE

Suggested risk level: Moderate

›Towering cumulus reported (FEW050TCU).

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 variable at 2 kt, visibility 10 SM, ceiling none. 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
NESW1129VRB 2 ktVRB 2 ktVRB 2 ktVRB 2 ktVRB 2 kt
WIND USED
Wind calm or variable
Crosswind ranking is unavailable until the wind has a steady direction.
Components are estimates from the current METAR wind and runway heading. Verify with the Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.
RUNWAYS

Runway detail

11/29
Dimensions
7,703 x 157 ft
Surface
ASP
Lighting
Lighted
FIELD CONDITIONS

Performance & density altitude

Density altitude
3,405 ft
Pressure altitude
2,634 ft
Field elevation
2,774 ft MSL
Temperature
16°C (61°F)
Dewpoint
6°C (43°F)
Altimeter
30.06 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
2317Z 8:17 PM
Sunrise
0939Z 6:39 AM
Loggable night
2346Z (8:46 PM local) → 0910Z (6:10 AM local)
end of evening to start of morning civil twilight
Position lights required
2317Z (8:17 PM local) → 0939Z (6:39 AM local)
sunset to sunrise (91.209)
Night passenger currency
0017Z (9:17 PM local) → 0839Z (5:39 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

Teniente Luis Candelaria International Airport is in San Carlos de Bariloche, Río Negro Province. Field elevation 2,774 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
UseScheduled service
TypeLarge airport
Airline serviceYes
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATASAZS / BRC
RegionRío Negro Province
CountryArgentina
Coordinates-41.1512, -71.1575
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerTowered
FREQUENCIES

Communications

127.9
ATIS
ATIS
122.3
BARILOCHE RDO
RDO
119.1
BARILOCHE 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.

SAZY Aviador C. Campos Airport
65 NM N
VFR
SCTE El Tepual International Airport
89 NM W
VFR
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Official METAR on AviationWeather.gov
↗Official airport website
↗Wikipedia
↗SAZS on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does SAZS have a METAR?
Yes. SAZS has a current METAR observation, decoded into plain English on this page.
Does SAZS have a TAF?
Yes, a TAF is issued for SAZS; the decoded forecast timeline is shown above.
What is the field elevation at SAZS?
SAZS sits at 2,774 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for SAZS?
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.