General Enrique Mosconi Airport

SAST / TTG

Tartagal, AR

Last Updated
Mar 3, 21:00Z

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Currently using: SLYA
Weather Source: Yacuiba Airport (SLYA)
Distance: 40nm / 74km from SAST

Current Weather

Display Units
Stale 14 hours ago
21:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
28°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 21°C
0 kt
10+ km
Visibility
20,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR SLYA 032100Z 00000KT 9999 FEW023 FEW025CB BKN200 28/21 Q1008

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 1,472 ft
FEW 2,300 ft AGL
FEW 2,500 ft AGL (CB)
BKN 20,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
2,300 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,772 ft AMSL
🌤️
FEW (CB)
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
2,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,972 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
20,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
21,472 ft AMSL

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF SLYA 040400Z 0406/0506 02005KT 7000 RA SCT015 BKN070 TX30/0419Z TN21/0410Z BECMG 0412/0414 9999 NSW BECMG 0415/0417 21010KT SCT020 BKN070 BECMG 0423/0501 00000KT SCT017 FEW023CB BKN070
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
10:29Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 20° 5 kt
Visibility: 7 km
Ceiling: 7,000 ft
Rain
12:00Z BECMG
+2h
VFR
Visibility: 10+ km
15:00Z BECMG
+5h
VFR 210° 10 kt
Ceiling: 7,000 ft

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Airport Runway Layout

N
AST
02
20

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
02/20 4,921 ft 98 ft ASP
0.0 kt 0.0 kt
7° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

General Enrique Mosconi Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: SAST
IATA Code: TTG
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 1,472 ft MSL

Location

City: Tartagal
Country: AR
Latitude: -22.616877°
Longitude: -63.793015°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+4

Runway Information

Runway 02/20
Length: 4,921 ft
Width: 98 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About General Enrique Mosconi Airport

Overview

General Enrique Mosconi Airport serves the city of Tartagal in northern Argentina, positioned at coordinates -22.616877, -63.793015. As a medium-sized airport with an elevation of 1472 feet above mean sea level, it provides essential aviation infrastructure for the Salta Province region. The airport primarily supports regional and domestic aviation operations.

Flying Conditions

The airport's elevation of 1472 ft MSL indicates a moderate terrain environment that can influence atmospheric conditions and aircraft performance. Pilots should anticipate potential density altitude variations, particularly during warmer seasons which can impact aircraft climbing capabilities. The airport's geographical location suggests potential for localized weather patterns typical of northern Argentine terrain.

Notable Features

The single runway (02/20) is 4921 feet long and surfaced with asphalt, accommodating medium-sized aircraft operations. Its orientation suggests potential crosswind considerations during approach and landing. The airport's moderate elevation and runway length require standard performance calculations for aircraft using this facility.

Approach Considerations

Runway 02/20's alignment indicates potential wind variability that pilots must carefully assess during approach. The 4921-foot asphalt runway requires standard runway performance calculations, especially considering the 1472 ft elevation. Pilots should conduct thorough pre-flight planning to ensure safe operational parameters for their specific aircraft type.

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
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.