Villa Dolores Airport

SAOD / VDR

Villa Dolores, AR

Last Updated
Mar 4, 09:00Z

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Currently using: SACO
Weather Source: Ingeniero Ambrosio Taravella Airport (SACO)
Distance: 61nm / 113km from SAOD

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 24 min ago
09:00Z
☀️ Day
MVFR
Flight Rules
14°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 14°C
9 kt
350°
10+ km
Visibility
1,500 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1014 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR SACO 040900Z 35009KT 9999 FEW030 14/14 Q1014 TEMPO 5000 BR BKN015

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 1,847 ft
BKN 1,500 ft AGL
FEW 3,000 ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
1,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,347 ft AMSL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
3,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
4,847 ft AMSL
QNH
1014 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
952 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (1,847 ft)
Pressure Alt
1,825 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 2,148 ft
ISA Deviation: +2.7°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF SACO 040500Z 0406/0506 36005KT 9999 BKN020 TX29/0418Z TN15/0410Z TEMPO 0408/0411 VRB02KT 3000 BR BKN007 BECMG 0412/0415 05005KT 9999 BKN035 FEW040TCU BECMG 0419/0422 14010KT 5000 -TSRA BKN020 FEW040CB BECMG 0500/0502 VRB03KT 7000 -RADZ BR OVC010 FEW040TCU
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
09:24Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 360° 5 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 2,000 ft
12:00Z BECMG
+3h
MVFR 50° 5 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 3,500 ft
19:00Z BECMG
+10h
MVFR 140° 10 kt
Visibility: 5 km
Ceiling: 2,000 ft
Light Thunderstorm Rain

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
↑
AOD
02
20
17
35 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
02/20 3,122 ft 131 ft GRE 15°
↑ 8.2 kt • ↔ 3.8 kt
25° angle
✈️ 17/35
Active: 35
 4,593 ft 75 ft ASP 176°
↑ 9.0 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

Villa Dolores Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: SAOD
IATA Code: VDR
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 1,847 ft MSL

Location

City: Villa Dolores
Country: AR
Latitude: -31.945200°
Longitude: -65.146301°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+4

Runway Information

Runway 02/20
Length: 3,122 ft
Width: 131 ft
Surface: GRE
ILS: No
Runway 17/35
Length: 4,593 ft
Width: 75 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

Flight Planning Tools

Crosswind
350°@9kt
Density Alt
1847ft, 14°C
Performance
Takeoff/Landing
Regions
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Nearby Airports

SACO MVFR
Ingeniero Ambrosio Taravella Airport
61nm
113km
VFR MVFR IFR LIFR No Data

About Villa Dolores Airport

Overview

Villa Dolores Airport serves the Córdoba Province in west-central Argentina, providing critical regional aviation infrastructure. Located at coordinates -31.945200, -65.146301, the airport supports medium-level aviation operations with two distinct runways supporting different aircraft capabilities.

Flying Conditions

Situated at an elevation of 1847 feet mean sea level, Villa Dolores Airport experiences typical inland Argentine plateau weather conditions with potential thermal variations. Pilots should anticipate potential elevation-related performance considerations, particularly during warmer seasonal periods which can impact aircraft lift and engine performance.

Notable Features

The airport features two runways with different surface compositions: runway 02/20 is gravel (GRE) with a length of 3,122 feet, while runway 17/35 is asphalt (ASP) and measures 4,593 feet. These runway characteristics provide operational flexibility for different aircraft types and wind conditions, allowing pilots multiple approach and departure options.

Approach Considerations

Runway 17/35's longer asphalt surface provides preferred operational capability for most aircraft, particularly during challenging wind conditions. Pilots should carefully evaluate surface conditions on the gravel runway 02/20, considering potential reduced braking effectiveness and increased debris risk compared to the primary asphalt runway.

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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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.