Santa Maria Airport

SA42

Santa Maria, AR

Last Updated
Mar 4, 09:00Z

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Currently using: SANT
Weather Source: Teniente Benjamin Matienzo Airport (SANT)
Distance: 50nm / 93km from SA42

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 26 min ago
09:00Z

☀️ Day
MVFR
Flight Rules
18°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 17°C
2 kt
150°
8 km
Visibility
5,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
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QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR SANT 040900Z 15002KT 8000 SCT018 OVC050 18/17 Q1013

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 5,904 ft
SCT 1,800 ft AGL
OVC 5,000 ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
1,800 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
7,704 ft AMSL
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OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
5,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
10,904 ft AMSL

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF SANT 040500Z 0406/0506 VRB03KT 5000 BKN040 TX27/0418Z TN17/0410Z TEMPO 0407/0411 2000 BR BKN010 BECMG 0412/0415 18005KT 9999 NSW BKN020 BECMG 0418/0421 VRB02KT 7000 -RA
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
09:26Z BASE
+0h
MVFR VRB 3 kt
Visibility: 5 km
Ceiling: 4,000 ft
12:00Z BECMG
+3h
MVFR 180° 5 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 2,000 ft
18:00Z BECMG
+9h
MVFR VRB 2 kt
Visibility: 7 km
Light Rain

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Airport Runway Layout

N
A42
18 ✈️
36

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 18/36
Active: 18
5,905 ft 98 ft ASP 184°
1.7 kt 1.0 kt
30° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Santa Maria Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: SA42
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 5,904 ft MSL

Location

City: Santa Maria
Country: AR
Latitude: -26.673401°
Longitude: -66.024002°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+4

Runway Information

Runway 18/36
Length: 5,905 ft
Width: 98 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Santa Maria Airport

Santa Maria Airport (SA42) is located in Santa Maria, AR at an elevation of 5,904 feet MSL, making density altitude a consideration for performance planning. The airport has 1 runway (18/36), with the longest at 5,905 feet.

Airport Overview

Santa Maria Airport serves Santa Maria in AR. As a smaller airfield, services may be limited. Pilots should verify fuel availability and operating hours before arrival. The airport features 1 runway (18/36) with asp surface. The longest runway measures 5,905 feet, accommodating most general aviation and regional aircraft.

Elevation Considerations

At 5904 feet MSL, density altitude is an important consideration for flight planning, particularly during summer months. Performance calculations should account for the reduced air density at this elevation.

Flight Planning

For current NOTAMs and operational information, consult the local aviation authority publications. Weather data including METAR and TAF reports are typically available from nearby reporting stations if not directly from this airport. Before flight, verify current conditions through official channels and check Jeppesen or national AIP for the latest aeronautical information.

Weather Information

When METAR observations are not available directly from SA42, pilots can reference weather from nearby airports shown above. Consider distance and terrain differences when using alternate weather sources. For official flight planning, always use approved weather briefing services.

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Pilots should always verify current conditions through official channels before flight.

Official Data Sources

Weather NOAA Aviation Weather Center • International METAR/TAF Network
Airports OurAirports.com • Public domain airport database
NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution
Last updated: Jan 1, 1970 12:00 AM UTC

Disclaimer: Data is provided for informational purposes only. Pilots must verify all information through official sources before flight operations. Weather conditions change rapidly; always obtain a current briefing from approved weather services.