Capitan V A Almonacid Airport

SANL / IRJ

La Rioja, AR

Last Updated
Mar 4, 23:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 41 min ago
23:00Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
27°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 19°C
4 kt
270°
10+ km
Visibility
4,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR SANL 042300Z 27004KT 9999 OVC040 27/19 Q1012

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 1,437 ft
OVC 4,000 ft AGL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
4,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
5,437 ft AMSL

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF SANL 041700Z 0418/0518 23005KT 9999 SCT040 TX28/0518Z TN15/0510Z BECMG 0500/0502 20010KT 8000 -TSRA BKN030 FEW040CB BECMG 0514/0516 9999 NSW SCT030
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
23:40Z BASE
+0h
VFR 230° 5 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
00:00Z BECMG
+1h
MVFR 200° 10 kt
Visibility: 8 km
Ceiling: 3,000 ft
Light Thunderstorm Rain

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
ANL
3
21 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 3/21
Active: 21
9,383 ft 98 ft ASP 28°
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 - SANL

3,950 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
95.5%
MVFR
3.7%
IFR
0.6%
LIFR
0.2%

Capitan V A Almonacid Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 95.5% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the SW averaging 5.6 knots, with gusts recorded up to 127 knots. Temperature extremes range from 8°C to 41°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are September, November, October.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: SW (225°)
Average Speed: 5.6 kt
Maximum Recorded: 127 kt
Calm Winds: 5.5%
Direction Distribution:
N
5.5%
NE
4.6%
E
9.3%
SE
8.8%
S
18.7%
SW
26.5%
W
16.2%
NW
5%

Temperature Range

Average: 25.8°C
Range: 8°C to 41°C
8°C 41°C

Visibility

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

Best Months for VFR

September November October

Statistics computed from 3,950 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Capitan V A Almonacid Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: SANL
IATA Code: IRJ
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 1,437 ft MSL

Location

City: La Rioja
Country: AR
Latitude: -29.381599°
Longitude: -66.795799°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+4

Runway Information

Runway 3/21
Length: 9,383 ft
Width: 98 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Capitan V A Almonacid Airport

Overview

Capitan V A Almonacid Airport serves the La Rioja region in Argentina, providing critical transportation infrastructure at an elevation of 1437 ft MSL. As a medium airport, it supports regional and potentially commercial aviation operations in this part of the Argentine interior.

Flying Conditions

Located at coordinates -29.381599, -66.795799, the airport experiences typical high-altitude desert climate conditions characteristic of La Rioja province. Pilots should anticipate potential temperature and density altitude variations that can impact aircraft performance, especially during summer months.

Notable Features

The airport features a substantial runway 3/21 measuring 9383 ft in length, constructed with an asphalt (ASP) surface. This extended runway length provides flexibility for various aircraft types and supports robust operational capabilities in the region's challenging terrain.

Approach Considerations

Runway 3/21's significant length of 9383 ft allows for versatile approach and departure options across different aircraft categories. Pilots should carefully evaluate wind conditions and utilize the full runway length, considering the airport's elevated terrain and potential microclimate influences specific to the La Rioja geographic region.

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.