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| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Heading | Wind Component |
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✈️ 02/20
Active: 20
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11,483 ft | 148 ft | CON | 10° |
↑ 0.5 kt
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↔ 3.0 kt
80° angle
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Weather Statistics - SANT
4,098 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026Flight Rules Distribution
Teniente Benjamin Matienzo Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 60.5% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 11.5% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the SW averaging 6.1 knots, with gusts recorded up to 35 knots. Temperature extremes range from 5°C to 39°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are November, January, December.
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Statistics computed from 4,098 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.
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About Teniente Benjamin Matienzo Airport
Overview
Teniente Benjamin Matienzo Airport serves San Miguel de Tucumán, located in the Tucumán Province of Argentina. As a medium-sized airport situated at 1,493 feet above mean sea level, it provides critical aviation infrastructure for the region. The airport supports regional and potentially national air transportation needs with its substantial 11,483-foot concrete runway.
Flying Conditions
The airport's elevation at 1,493 feet MSL suggests a moderate terrain environment that can experience variable atmospheric conditions typical of northwestern Argentina. Pilots should anticipate potential temperature and density altitude variations that could impact aircraft performance, particularly during seasonal transitions. The geographic location indicates potential for complex local weather patterns influenced by nearby terrain.
Notable Features
Located at coordinates -26.840900, -65.104897, Teniente Benjamin Matienzo Airport is positioned in a region with potentially challenging geographic characteristics. The long concrete runway (02/20) provides significant operational flexibility for various aircraft types and sizes. Pilots should be attentive to potential local terrain effects on wind patterns and approach dynamics.
Approach Considerations
The runway's 02/20 orientation suggests potential crosswind considerations during approach and landing. With a substantial 11,483-foot runway length, the airport offers generous landing and takeoff options for most aircraft categories. Pilots should conduct standard terrain and wind assessments specific to the local geographic context when planning arrivals and departures.
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.
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