Rafaela Airport

SAFR / RAF

Rafaela, AR

Last Updated
Mar 6, 21:00Z

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Currently using: SAAV
Weather Source: Sauce Viejo Airport (SAAV)
Distance: 44nm / 81km from SAFR

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 54 min ago
21:00Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
25°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 21°C
6 kt
180°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
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QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR SAAV 062100 18006KT 9999 FEW020 SCT040TCU 25/21 Q1011

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 325 ft
FEW 2,000 ft AGL
SCT 4,000 ft AGL (TCU)
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
2,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,325 ft AMSL
SCT (TCU)
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
4,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
4,325 ft AMSL

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF SAAV 061700Z 0618/0718 18005KT 9999 SCT025 TX26/0718Z TN22/0710Z TEMPO 0618/0622 4000 TSRA BKN020 FEW040CB BKN050 BECMG 0622/0701 9999 NSW BKN020 BECMG 0709/0711 BKN010 BECMG 0715/0717 SCT025
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
21:54Z BASE
+0h
VFR 180° 5 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
22:00Z BECMG
+1h
MVFR
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 2,000 ft
09:00Z BECMG
+12h
MVFR
Ceiling: 1,000 ft

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Airport Runway Layout

N
AFR
01L
19R ✈️
01R
19L ✈️
6
24 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 01L/19R
Active: 19R
3,632 ft 144 ft GRE 11°
5.9 kt 1.0 kt
10° angle
✈️ 01R/19L
Active: 19L
3,691 ft 75 ft CON 11°
5.9 kt 1.0 kt
10° angle
✈️ 6/24
Active: 24
3,606 ft 138 ft GRE 54°
3.0 kt 5.2 kt
60° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Rafaela Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: SAFR
IATA Code: RAF
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 325 ft MSL

Location

City: Rafaela
Country: AR
Latitude: -31.282500°
Longitude: -61.501700°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+4

Runway Information

Runway 01L/19R
Length: 3,632 ft
Width: 144 ft
Surface: GRE
ILS: No
Runway 01R/19L
Length: 3,691 ft
Width: 75 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No
Runway 6/24
Length: 3,606 ft
Width: 138 ft
Surface: GRE
ILS: No

About Rafaela Airport

Rafaela Airport (SAFR/RAF) is located in Rafaela, AR at an elevation of 325 feet MSL. The airport has 3 runways (01L/19R, 01R/19L, 6/24), with the longest at 3,691 feet.

Airport Overview

Rafaela Airport serves Rafaela in AR. As a smaller airfield, services may be limited. Pilots should verify fuel availability and operating hours before arrival. The airport features 3 runways (01L/19R, 01R/19L, 6/24) with gre and con surfaces. The longest runway measures 3,691 feet, adequate for light general aviation aircraft.

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 SAFR, 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.