Capitan V A Almonacid Airport

SANL / IRJ

La Rioja, AR

Last Updated
Jul 26, 02:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 7 min ago
02:00Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
13°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 9°C
2 kt
230°
--
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR SANL 260200Z 23002KT CAVOK 13/09 Q1015

Weather Briefing

VFR

Capitan V A Almonacid Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with clear skies.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the southwest (230°) at 2 knots.

Visibility & Ceiling

Skies are clear with unlimited ceiling.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 13°C (55°F) with a dewpoint of 9°C. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread suggests high humidity and potential for visibility restrictions, especially during cooling periods.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 24 hours. Conditions are expected to remain VFR throughout the forecast period.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight.

This briefing is generated from real-time METAR and TAF data. Always verify with official sources before flight.

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF SANL 252300Z 2600/2624 23005KT CAVOK TX24/2618Z TN10/2610Z BECMG 2607/2610 27010KT BECMG 2613/2616 14005KT
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
02:06Z BASE
+0h
VFR 230° 5 kt
Visibility: >10km
07:00Z BECMG
+5h
VFR 270° 10 kt
13:00Z BECMG
+11h
VFR 140° 5 kt

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°
1.9 kt 0.7 kt
20° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - SANL

7,267 observations | Sep 2025 - Jul 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
92.9%
MVFR
5.1%
IFR
1.1%
LIFR
0.9%

Capitan V A Almonacid Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 92.9% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the SW averaging 5 knots, with gusts recorded up to 127 knots. Temperature extremes range from -2°C to 41°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are September, May, November.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: SW (225°)
Average Speed: 5 kt
Maximum Recorded: 127 kt
Calm Winds: 7%
Direction Distribution:
E
6.7%
N
4.3%
S
17.2%
W
22.3%
NE
3.4%
NW
4.7%
SE
7.2%
SW
27.3%

Temperature Range

Average: 21.3°C
Range: -2°C to 41°C
-2°C 41°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0.4%

Best Months for VFR

September May November

Statistics computed from 7,267 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jul 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

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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.