Brigadier Mayor D Cesar Raul Ojeda Airport

SAOU / LUQ

San Luis, AR

Last Updated
Mar 4, 16:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 43 min ago
16:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
26°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 16°C
5 kt
210°
10+ km
Visibility
3,500 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR SAOU 041600Z 21005KT 9999 BKN035 26/16 Q1017

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 2,328 ft
BKN 3,500 ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
3,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
5,828 ft AMSL

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
AOU
19 ✈️
01

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 19/01
Active: 19
9,678 ft 98 ft ASP 187°
4.7 kt 1.7 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 - SAOU

3,759 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
94.3%
MVFR
4.4%
IFR
1%
LIFR
0.3%

Brigadier Mayor D Cesar Raul Ojeda Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 94.3% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the E averaging 9.4 knots, with gusts recorded up to 36 knots. Temperature extremes range from 4°C to 37°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are March, September, October.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: E (90°)
Average Speed: 9.4 kt
Maximum Recorded: 36 kt
Calm Winds: 0.5%
Direction Distribution:
N
32.8%
NE
5.1%
E
35.4%
SE
5.2%
S
5.2%
SW
1.8%
W
3.1%
NW
10.9%

Temperature Range

Average: 23.2°C
Range: 4°C to 37°C
4°C 37°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0.2%

Best Months for VFR

March September October

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 19/01
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 6.5 kt

Statistics computed from 3,759 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Brigadier Mayor D Cesar Raul Ojeda Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: SAOU
IATA Code: LUQ
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 2,328 ft MSL

Location

City: San Luis
Country: AR
Latitude: -33.273201°
Longitude: -66.356400°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+4

Runway Information

Runway 19/01
Length: 9,678 ft
Width: 98 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

Nearby Airports

VFR MVFR IFR LIFR No Data

About Brigadier Mayor D Cesar Raul Ojeda Airport

Overview

Brigadier Mayor D Cesar Raul Ojeda Airport serves the San Luis region in Argentina, functioning as a medium-sized airport at an elevation of 2,328 feet above mean sea level. Located at coordinates -33.273201, -66.356400, the airport provides critical aviation infrastructure for the local area. Its single runway (19/01) spans 9,678 feet with an asphalt surface, supporting various aircraft operations.

Flying Conditions

San Luis' geographic location suggests potential for variable weather conditions typical of central Argentina, with elevation potentially impacting atmospheric dynamics. The airport's significant runway length of 9,678 feet allows flexibility for different aircraft types and weather scenarios. Pilots should anticipate potential temperature and density altitude variations given the 2,328 ft elevation.

Notable Features

The airport's substantial runway length provides excellent operational capabilities for medium-sized aircraft. Its asphalt surface ensures reliable ground performance across different meteorological conditions. The airport's coordinates indicate placement in a region with potentially complex terrain, suggesting pilots should be prepared for potential wind and terrain interactions during approach and departure.

Approach Considerations

With a runway oriented 19/01, pilots should consider standard wind assessment protocols when planning arrivals and departures. The extensive 9,678 ft runway offers significant margin for safe operations across various aircraft categories. Standard instrument approach considerations should account for the airport's 2,328 ft mean sea level elevation when calculating performance parameters.

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
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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.