WxDecoder

SUCM Weather Zagarzazú International Airport

Carmelo, Colonia DepartmentElevation 42 ftSmall airport
CURRENT STATUS
VFR45 min old
No ceiling, visibility 10 SM.
FLIGHT CATEGORY
VFR
ceiling & visibility
WIND
180@10
steady
VISIBILITY
10 SM
16.1 km
CEILING
None
no BKN/OVC layer
DENSITY ALT
-208 ft
-250 ft vs field
CURRENT METAR

Decoded observation

Observed 2300Z (8:00 PM local) · 45 min old

SUCM is currently VFR. Winds are from the south at 10 knots. Visibility is 10 statute miles. There is no ceiling.

WIND
180° at 10 kt
Steady.
VISIBILITY
10 statute miles
16.1 km, good.
CEILING & SKY
FEW044/// SCT053///
FEW and SCT layers are not ceilings.
TEMP / DEWPOINT
15°C / 8°C
59°F / 46°F. 7°C spread.
ALTIMETER
30.18 inHg
1022 hPa, above standard.
WEATHER & HAZARDS
No significant hazards
No precipitation or obscuration reported.

Codes in this report: AUTO 9999

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TERMINAL AERODROME FORECAST

TAF timeline

Issued 1730Z (2:30 PM local) · valid to 1800Z (3:00 PM local)

SUCM forecast starts VFR at 18Z. Worst period is 00Z to 10Z with IFR possible (LOW VIS). Best period is 10Z to 18Z (VFR). Overall the forecast improves over the period.

  • Maximum temperature 17°C expected at 1800Z on day 26.
  • Minimum temperature 8°C expected at 1000Z on day 26.
MVFR
IFR
VFR
1800Z3:00 PM2248Z7:48 PM0336Z12:36 AM0824Z5:24 AM1312Z10:12 AM1800Z3:00 PM

Codes in this report: 9999 SCT TEMPO BKN BR

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SUGGESTED RISK · TRAINING USE

Suggested risk level: Low

›No significant weather concerns in the current report.

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 180° at 10 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
Crosswind calculator
No runway layout is available for SUCM. Enter a runway number or heading to estimate wind components.
RUNWAYS

Runway detail

17/35
Dimensions
3,478 x 92 ft
Surface
GRE
FIELD CONDITIONS

Performance & density altitude

Density altitude
-208 ft
Pressure altitude
-218 ft
Field elevation
42 ft MSL
Temperature
15°C (59°F)
Dewpoint
8°C (46°F)
Altimeter
30.18 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
2215Z 7:15 PM
Sunrise
0859Z 5:59 AM
Loggable night
2241Z (7:41 PM local) → 0833Z (5:33 AM local)
end of evening to start of morning civil twilight
Position lights required
2215Z (7:15 PM local) → 0859Z (5:59 AM local)
sunset to sunrise (91.209)
Night passenger currency
2315Z (8:15 PM local) → 0759Z (4:59 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

Zagarzazú International Airport is in Carmelo, Colonia Department. Field elevation 42 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
TypeSmall airport
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATASUCM
RegionColonia Department
CountryUruguay
Coordinates-33.9661, -58.3253
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
FREQUENCIES

Communications

122.1
Carmelo Information
INFO

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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.

SABE Aeroparque Jorge Newbery
36 NM S
VFR
SUCA Colonia Laguna de Los Patos International Airport
40 NM SE
MVFR
SADP El Palomar Airport
41 NM S
VFR
SAEZ Ezeiza International Airport - Ministro Pistarini
52 NM S
VFR
SAAG Gualeguaychu Airport
59 NM N
VFR
SADL La Plata Airport
64 NM S
VFR
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Wikipedia
↗SUCM on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does SUCM have a METAR?
Yes. SUCM has a current METAR observation, decoded into plain English on this page.
Does SUCM have a TAF?
Yes, a TAF is issued for SUCM; the decoded forecast timeline is shown above.
What is the field elevation at SUCM?
SUCM sits at 42 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for SUCM?
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.