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SAZY/CPC METAR & TAF Aviador C. Campos Airport

Chapelco/San Martin de los Andes, Neuquén ProvinceElevation 2,569 ftMedium airport
CURRENT STATUS
VFR49 min old
No ceiling, visibility 10 SM.
FLIGHT CATEGORY
VFR
ceiling & visibility
WIND
050@9
steady
VISIBILITY
10 SM
16.1 km
CEILING
None
no BKN/OVC layer
DENSITY ALT
2,527 ft
-42 ft vs field
CURRENT METAR

Decoded observation

Observed 1400Z (11:00 AM local) · 49 min old

SAZY is currently VFR. Winds are from the northeast at 9 knots. Visibility is 10 statute miles. There is no ceiling.

WIND
50° at 9 kt
Steady.
VISIBILITY
10 statute miles
16.1 km, good.
CEILING & SKY
FEW025
FEW and SCT layers are not ceilings.
TEMP / DEWPOINT
12°C / 8°C
54°F / 46°F. 4°C spread.
ALTIMETER
30.21 inHg
1023 hPa, above standard.
WEATHER & HAZARDS
No significant hazards
No precipitation or obscuration reported.

Codes in this report: 9999 FEW

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TERMINAL AERODROME FORECAST

TAF timeline

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

SAZY forecast starts LIFR at 12Z. Worst period is 12Z to 13Z with LIFR possible (FG, LOW CIG, LOW VIS). Best period is 16Z to 20Z (VFR). Overall the forecast improves over the period.

  • Maximum temperature 17°C expected at 1800Z on day 25.
  • Minimum temperature 5°C expected at 0900Z on day 26.
BKN002200 ft · 0.5 SM
VFR
VFR
1200Z9:00 AM1648Z1:48 PM2136Z6:36 PM0224Z11:24 PM0712Z4:12 AM1200Z9:00 AM

Codes in this report: FG BKN BECMG 9999 NSW SCT CAVOK

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SUGGESTED RISK · TRAINING USE

Suggested risk level: Low

›Forecast: ceiling 200 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 50° at 9 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
ON-FIELD METAR
NESW0927 50°50°9 kt50°50° 950°
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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
050° at 9 kt
Components computed from the current on-field METAR wind.
RECOMMENDED
RWY 094 kt headwind · 8 kt crosswind
RUNWAYS BY WIND · best end
09
HEAD
4 kt
CROSS
8 kt L
BEST
27
HEAD
4 kt tail
CROSS
8 kt R
X-WIND
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 8,205 ft

09/27
Dimensions
3,669 x 80 ft
Surface
Gravel (good)
RWY 09113°T
Traffic patternLeft
RWY 27293°T
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
2,527 ft
Pressure altitude
2,279 ft
Field elevation
2,569 ft MSL
Temperature
12°C (54°F)
Dewpoint
8°C (46°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
2315Z 8:15 PM
Sunrise
0941Z 6:41 AM
Loggable night
2343Z (8:43 PM local) → 0912Z (6:12 AM local)
end of evening to start of morning civil twilight
Position lights required
2315Z (8:15 PM local) → 0941Z (6:41 AM local)
sunset to sunrise (91.209)
Night passenger currency
0015Z (9:15 PM local) → 0841Z (5:41 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

Aviador C. Campos Airport is in Chapelco/San Martin de los Andes, Neuquén Province. Field elevation 2,569 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPublicly owned
UseOpen to the public
TypeMedium airport
Airline serviceYes
ManagerJASON LUDINGTON
Manager phone907-451-5280
AttendedUNATNDD
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATASAZY / CPC
SectionalDAWSON
Center (ARTCC)ANCHORAGE
Flight service (AFSS)FAIRBANKS
RegionNeuquén Province
CountryArgentina
Coordinates-40.0754, -71.1373
Distance from city1 NM E
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerTowered
CTAF122.800
FREQUENCIES

Communications

121.7
GND
GND
119.6
CHAPELCO TWR
TWR
122.800
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.

SAZS Teniente Luis Candelaria International Airport
65 NM S
MVFR
SCVD Pichoy Airport
93 NM W
LIFR
SCJO Cañal Bajo Carlos Hott Siebert Airport
94 NM W
LIFR
AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

›FIRST 1000 FT UNUSBL; SFC HEAVES & 10 FT BRUSH ON RWY.
›SUAIS - 125.3/126.3 - 1-800-758-8723.
›WX CAMERA AVBL ON INTERNET AT HTTPS://WEATHERCAMS.FAA.GOV
›RISING TRRN SW.
›RISING TRRN SE.
›RWY MAINT & SNOW REMOVAL NA. RWY COND UNMNT; RCMD VISUAL INSP BFR LNDG.
›PSBL SUMMER RETARDANT ACFT OPS.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Official METAR on AviationWeather.gov
↗Wikipedia
↗SAZY on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does SAZY have a METAR?
Yes. SAZY has a current METAR observation, decoded into plain English on this page.
Does SAZY have a TAF?
Yes, a TAF is issued for SAZY; the decoded forecast timeline is shown above.
What is the field elevation at SAZY?
SAZY sits at 2,569 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for SAZY?
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.