Minister Pistarini International Airport

SAEZ / EZE

Buenos Aires (Ezeiza), AR

Last Updated
Mar 5, 12:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 20 min ago
12:00Z

☀️ Day
MVFR
Flight Rules
20°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 16°C
8 kt
140°
10+ km
Visibility
2,400 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1017 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR SAEZ 051200Z 14008KT 9999 BKN024 20/16 Q1017 NOSIG

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 67 ft
BKN 2,400 ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
2,400 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,467 ft AMSL
QNH
1017 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1015 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (67 ft)
Pressure Alt
-46 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 570 ft
ISA Deviation: +5.1°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF SAEZ 051100Z 0512/0612 14005KT 9999 BKN020 TX25/0518Z TN18/0610Z BECMG 0513/0515 09010KT 9999 BKN025 PROB30 TEMPO 0516/0520 8000 -RA BECMG 0600/0603 12005KT 9999 BKN020 OVC030 TEMPO 0603/0612 7000 RADZ BKN015 OVC025
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
12:19Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 140° 5 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 2,000 ft
13:00Z BECMG
+1h
MVFR 90° 10 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 2,500 ft
16:00Z PROB30 TEMPO
+4h
MVFR
Visibility: 8 km
Light Rain
00:00Z BECMG
+12h
MVFR 120° 5 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 2,000 ft

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
AEZ
11
29
17 ✈️
35

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
11/29 10,827 ft 197 ft ASP 102°
6.3 kt 4.9 kt
38° angle
✈️ 17/35
Active: 17
10,187 ft 148 ft ASP 164°
6.9 kt 4.0 kt
30° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - SAEZ

4,458 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
80.7%
MVFR
12.9%
IFR
3.6%
LIFR
2.9%

Minister Pistarini International Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 80.7% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the E averaging 7.1 knots. Temperature extremes range from 4°C to 40°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are March, January, February.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: E (90°)
Average Speed: 7.1 kt
Maximum Recorded: 25 kt
Calm Winds: 1.8%
Direction Distribution:
N
10.4%
NE
16.5%
E
19.2%
SE
14.3%
S
14.4%
SW
8.9%
W
8.4%
NW
6.1%

Temperature Range

Average: 21.6°C
Range: 4°C to 40°C
4°C 40°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 8.5%

Best Months for VFR

March January February

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 11/29
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.5 kt
Runway 17/35
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.9 kt

Statistics computed from 4,458 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Minister Pistarini International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: SAEZ
IATA Code: EZE
Type: large airport
Status: active
Elevation: 67 ft MSL

Location

City: Buenos Aires (Ezeiza)
Country: AR
Latitude: -34.822200°
Longitude: -58.535800°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+4

Runway Information

Runway 11/29
Length: 10,827 ft
Width: 197 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 17/35
Length: 10,187 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Minister Pistarini International Airport

Overview

Minister Pistarini International Airport serves as the primary international gateway for Buenos Aires, Argentina, located in Ezeiza, approximately 35 kilometers southwest of the city center. As a large airport with significant elevation at 67 ft MSL, it handles major international and intercontinental passenger and cargo traffic for the Buenos Aires metropolitan area.

Flying Conditions

Buenos Aires experiences variable weather conditions typical of a temperate climate, with potential for significant wind shifts across the two substantial runways. The airport's two asphalt runways (11/29 at 10,827 ft and 17/35 at 10,187 ft) provide excellent operational flexibility for aircraft handling diverse meteorological scenarios.

Notable Features

The airport's geographic positioning at -34.822200, -58.535800 places it in a relatively flat region surrounding Buenos Aires, which minimizes significant terrain challenges for approach and departure. With two long runways exceeding 10,000 feet, the airport can accommodate wide-body aircraft and provide substantial operational resilience during varying weather conditions.

Approach Considerations

Runway 11/29 and 17/35 offer complementary operational capabilities, allowing pilots to select the most appropriate surface based on prevailing wind conditions. The substantial runway lengths provide ample landing and takeoff margins for heavy commercial aircraft, with options to adjust approach strategies based on current meteorological parameters.

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.