Rosario Islas Malvinas International Airport

SAAR / ROS

Rosario, AR

Last Updated
Mar 4, 10:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 41 min ago
10:00Z

☀️ Day
MVFR
Flight Rules
16°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 15°C
4 kt
260°
5 km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR SAAR 041000Z 26004KT 5000 MIFG FEW040 16/15 Q1013

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 85 ft
FEW 4,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
4,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
4,085 ft AMSL

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF SAAR 040500Z 0406/0506 VRB03KT 5000 BR NSC TX29/0420Z TN17/0410Z BECMG 0407/0408 0500 FG BECMG 0411/0412 8000 BKN030 BKN090 PROB40 TEMPO 0412/0417 16005KT 5000 SHRA SCT035TCU OVC040 BECMG 0418/0419 16010KT 9999 BKN030 BKN090 BECMG 0423/0502 3000 TSRA BKN010 FEW035CB OVC040
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
10:41Z BASE
+0h
MVFR VRB 3 kt
Visibility: 5 km
Mist
11:00Z BECMG
+1h
MVFR
Visibility: 8 km
Ceiling: 3,000 ft
12:00Z PROB40 TEMPO
+2h
MVFR 160° 5 kt
Visibility: 5 km
Ceiling: 4,000 ft
Showers Rain
18:00Z BECMG
+8h
VFR 160° 10 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 3,000 ft

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
AAR
02
20 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 02/20
Active: 20
9,842 ft 148 ft CON 10°
2.0 kt 3.5 kt
60° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - SAAR

4,093 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
91.2%
MVFR
5%
IFR
3%
LIFR
0.9%

Rosario Islas Malvinas International Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 91.2% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the E averaging 7.5 knots, with gusts recorded up to 33 knots. Temperature extremes range from 4°C to 37°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are January, October, December.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: E (90°)
Average Speed: 7.5 kt
Maximum Recorded: 33 kt
Calm Winds: 4%
Direction Distribution:
N
13.5%
NE
15.9%
E
25.4%
SE
8.8%
S
16.6%
SW
4.9%
W
5.7%
NW
5.1%

Temperature Range

Average: 22.1°C
Range: 4°C to 37°C
4°C 37°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 5.4%

Best Months for VFR

January October December

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 02/20
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.5 kt

Statistics computed from 4,093 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Rosario Islas Malvinas International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: SAAR
IATA Code: ROS
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 85 ft MSL

Location

City: Rosario
Country: AR
Latitude: -32.903600°
Longitude: -60.785000°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+4

Runway Information

Runway 02/20
Length: 9,842 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No

About Rosario Islas Malvinas International Airport

Overview

Rosario Islas Malvinas International Airport serves the city of Rosario in Argentina, positioned at coordinates -32.903600, -60.785000. Located at an elevation of 85 feet mean sea level, this medium-sized airport provides critical aviation infrastructure for the Rosario metropolitan region. The airport's substantial primary runway (02/20) spans 9,842 feet with a concrete surface, supporting a variety of aircraft operations.

Flying Conditions

Situated at a low elevation of 85 ft MSL, the airport experiences moderate atmospheric conditions typical of central Argentina. Pilots should anticipate potential temperature and density altitude variations throughout the year, which can impact aircraft performance. The concrete runway's significant length of 9,842 feet provides substantial operational flexibility across different meteorological conditions.

Notable Features

The airport's geographic positioning in Rosario suggests a relatively flat surrounding terrain, consistent with the region's topographical characteristics. Its medium-sized classification indicates capabilities for handling regional and potentially some international commercial traffic. The single runway (02/20) orientation suggests potential wind considerations during approach and departure procedures.

Approach Considerations

Runway 02/20's extensive 9,842-foot concrete surface offers pilots considerable landing and takeoff options. The runway's length provides margin for various aircraft types and weights, supporting diverse aviation requirements. Pilots should conduct standard terrain and wind assessments during pre-flight planning, utilizing the airport's geographic coordinates for precise navigation calculations.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.

Official Data Sources

Weather NOAA Aviation Weather Center • International METAR/TAF Network
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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.