Coronel Felipe Varela International Airport

SANC / CTC

Catamarca, AR

Last Updated
Mar 4, 06:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 36 min ago
06:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
17°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 16°C
2 kt
20°
--
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR SANC 040600Z 02002KT CAVOK 17/16 Q1011

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF SANC 040500Z 0406/0506 02005KT CAVOK TX27/0418Z TN17/0410Z BECMG 0415/0418 02015G25KT 9999 BKN040 BECMG 0423/0502 20010KT 8000 -TSRA BKN030 FEW040CB
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
06:36Z BASE
+0h
VFR 20° 5 kt
Visibility: >10km
15:00Z BECMG
+9h
VFR 20° 15 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 4,000 ft

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
ANC
02 ✈️
20

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 02/20
Active: 02
9,186 ft 98 ft ASP 18°
2.0 kt 0.0 kt
0° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - SANC

3,931 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
94.3%
MVFR
3.9%
IFR
1.7%
LIFR
0.1%

Coronel Felipe Varela International Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 94.3% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the NE averaging 11.8 knots, with gusts recorded up to 33 knots. Temperature extremes range from 7°C to 41°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are March, September, November.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NE (45°)
Average Speed: 11.8 kt
Maximum Recorded: 33 kt
Calm Winds: 1.1%
Direction Distribution:
N
14.6%
NE
52.6%
E
4.5%
SE
3.7%
S
9.1%
SW
10%
W
3%
NW
1.3%

Temperature Range

Average: 26.4°C
Range: 7°C to 41°C
7°C 41°C

Visibility

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

Best Months for VFR

March September November

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 02/20
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.4 kt

Statistics computed from 3,931 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Coronel Felipe Varela International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: SANC
IATA Code: CTC
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 1,522 ft MSL

Location

City: Catamarca
Country: AR
Latitude: -28.593117°
Longitude: -65.751200°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+4

Runway Information

Runway 02/20
Length: 9,186 ft
Width: 98 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Coronel Felipe Varela International Airport

Overview

Coronel Felipe Varela International Airport serves the Catamarca region in Argentina, positioned at 1522 feet above mean sea level. The airport provides critical transportation infrastructure for the local area, supporting regional and potentially some international air traffic. Its medium-sized classification indicates capacity for handling commercial and potentially some cargo operations.

Flying Conditions

Located at 28.6 degrees south latitude, the airport experiences typical South American subtropical highland weather patterns with potential significant seasonal variations. Pilots should anticipate potential wind shifts and thermal activity given the airport's elevation and geographic location. Temperature and pressure fluctuations can be notable at this mid-elevation airport.

Notable Features

The airport features a single runway (02/20) with an impressive 9186-foot asphalt surface, providing substantial operational flexibility for various aircraft types. Its geographic coordinates (-28.593117, -65.751200) indicate placement in a region with potential complex terrain considerations, likely surrounded by mountainous or elevated landscape typical of the Catamarca province.

Approach Considerations

Runway 02/20's substantial length allows for diverse aircraft approaches and accommodates potential challenging wind conditions. Given the runway's orientation, pilots should be prepared for potential crosswind scenarios and review current meteorological data prior to approach. Standard instrument approach procedures would be recommended for safe navigation into this airport.

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

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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.