Sauce Viejo Airport

SAAV / SFN

Santa Fe, AR

Last Updated
Mar 4, 19:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 26 min ago
19:00Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
29°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 20°C
5 kt
110°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR SAAV 041900Z 11005KT 9999 FEW030 29/20 Q1013

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 55 ft
FEW 3,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
3,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,055 ft AMSL

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF SAAV 041700Z 0418/0518 16005KT 9999 SCT030 TX28/0418Z TN18/0510Z BECMG 0420/0422 CAVOK BECMG 0508/0511 16010KT 9999 OVC005
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
19:26Z BASE
+0h
VFR 160° 5 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
20:00Z BECMG
+1h
VFR
Visibility: >10km

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
AAV
3 ✈️
21

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 3/21
Active: 3
7,628 ft 98 ft ASP 24°
0.9 kt 4.9 kt
80° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - SAAV

4,067 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
87.2%
MVFR
9.5%
IFR
2%
LIFR
1.3%

Sauce Viejo Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 87.2% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the E averaging 7.6 knots, with gusts recorded up to 140 knots. Temperature extremes range from 5°C to 37°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are October, January, September.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: E (90°)
Average Speed: 7.6 kt
Maximum Recorded: 140 kt
Calm Winds: 3.6%
Direction Distribution:
N
5.1%
NE
16.8%
E
26.2%
SE
11.1%
S
20.1%
SW
9.5%
W
6%
NW
1.7%

Temperature Range

Average: 23.1°C
Range: 5°C to 37°C
5°C 37°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 2.1%

Best Months for VFR

October January September

Statistics computed from 4,067 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Sauce Viejo Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: SAAV
IATA Code: SFN
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 55 ft MSL

Location

City: Santa Fe
Country: AR
Latitude: -31.711700°
Longitude: -60.811700°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+4

Runway Information

Runway 3/21
Length: 7,628 ft
Width: 98 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Sauce Viejo Airport

Overview

Sauce Viejo Airport serves the Santa Fe region in Argentina, functioning as a medium-sized airport at an elevation of 55 feet mean sea level. Located at coordinates -31.711700, -60.811700, the airport provides critical aviation infrastructure for the local and regional transportation needs of Santa Fe province.

Flying Conditions

The airport's low elevation of 55 ft MSL suggests a relatively stable atmospheric environment with minimal terrain-induced turbulence. Given its geographic location, pilots should anticipate potential variations in temperature and humidity that could impact aircraft performance, particularly during seasonal transitions.

Notable Features

The airport features a single runway (3/21) measuring 7,628 feet long with an asphalt surface, capable of accommodating medium-sized aircraft operations. Its geographic positioning in Santa Fe province indicates a potentially flat surrounding terrain, which could provide consistent wind patterns and predictable approach conditions.

Approach Considerations

Runway 3/21 provides a significant landing surface at 7,628 feet, offering substantial runway length for most aircraft types operating in the region. Pilots should assess prevailing wind conditions and utilize the full runway length, considering the asphalt surface and the airport's moderate elevation when planning approach and landing procedures.

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
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.