Domingo Faustino Sarmiento Airport

SANU / UAQ

San Juan, AR

Last Updated
Feb 7, 16:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
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☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
31°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 15°C
9 kt
20°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR SANU 071600Z 02009KT 9999 FEW040 31/15 Q1015

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 1,958 ft
FEW 4,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
4,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
5,958 ft AMSL

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF SANU 071100Z 0712/0812 09005KT CAVOK TX35/0720Z TN21/0810Z BECMG 0715/0717 05010KT 9999 FEW045 BECMG 0802/0804 20005KT CAVOK BECMG 0810/0812 14005KT
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
17:01Z BASE
+0h
VFR 90° 5 kt
Visibility: >10km
02:00Z BECMG
+9h
VFR 200° 5 kt
Visibility: >10km

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
ANU
18
36 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 18/36
Active: 36
8,071 ft 148 ft ASP 179°
8.5 kt 3.1 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 - SANU

3,335 observations | Sep 2025 - Feb 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
96.2%
MVFR
2.9%
IFR
0.7%
LIFR
0.2%

Domingo Faustino Sarmiento Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 96.2% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 8.6 knots, with gusts recorded up to 55 knots. Temperature extremes range from 5°C to 39°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are October, November, December.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 8.6 kt
Maximum Recorded: 55 kt
Calm Winds: 7.4%
Direction Distribution:
N
12.7%
NE
3.7%
E
4%
SE
8.1%
S
55.6%
SW
2%
W
2.7%
NW
3.9%

Temperature Range

Average: 24.2°C
Range: 5°C to 39°C
5°C 39°C

Visibility

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

Best Months for VFR

October November December

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 18/36
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.1 kt

Statistics computed from 3,335 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Feb 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Domingo Faustino Sarmiento Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: SANU
IATA Code: UAQ
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 1,958 ft MSL

Location

City: San Juan
Country: AR
Latitude: -31.571501°
Longitude: -68.418198°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+5

Runway Information

Runway 18/36
Length: 8,071 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

Nearby Airports

VFR MVFR IFR LIFR No Data

About Domingo Faustino Sarmiento Airport

Overview

Domingo Faustino Sarmiento Airport serves the San Juan region in Argentina, situated at an elevation of 1,958 feet above mean sea level. As a medium-sized airport, it provides critical aviation infrastructure for the surrounding area, supporting regional transportation and connectivity. The airport's coordinates at -31.571501, -68.418198 place it in the western part of Argentina.

Flying Conditions

Located at a significant elevation of 1,958 feet MSL, pilots should anticipate potential density altitude effects, particularly during warmer months. The airport's geographic position in San Juan suggests potential for variable wind conditions that could impact approach and landing performance. Pilots should carefully review current meteorological data before operations.

Notable Features

The primary runway (18/36) extends 8,071 feet and is constructed with asphalt (ASP) surface. Its substantial length accommodates a range of aircraft types and provides flexibility for different operational requirements. The runway's orientation suggests potential crosswind challenges depending on prevailing wind patterns in the San Juan region.

Approach Considerations

Runway 18/36's extended length of 8,071 feet offers pilots considerable landing and takeoff options. Given the airport's elevation and regional terrain, standard high-altitude approach considerations should be applied. Pilots should conduct thorough performance calculations accounting for the field elevation and local atmospheric conditions.

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.