Almirante Marco Andres Zar Airport

SAVT / REL

Rawson, AR

Last Updated
Feb 7, 15:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Aging 1 hour ago
15:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
30°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 4°C
12 kt
260°
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Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
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QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR SAVT 071500Z 26012KT CAVOK 30/04 Q1014

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF SAVT 071100Z 0712/0812 27010KT CAVOK TX32/0718Z TN17/0809Z BECMG 0714/0716 27010G20KT BECMG 0721/0723 14015G30KT BECMG 0802/0804 09015G25KT
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
16:01Z BASE
+0h
VFR 270° 10 kt
Visibility: >10km
21:00Z BECMG
+5h
VFR 140° 15 kt
02:00Z BECMG
+10h
VFR 90° 15 kt

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
AVT
6
24 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 6/24
Active: 24
8,399 ft 148 ft CON 69°
11.3 kt 4.1 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 - SAVT

3,510 observations | Sep 2025 - Feb 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
96.2%
MVFR
2.6%
IFR
1.1%
LIFR
0.2%

Almirante Marco Andres Zar Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 96.2% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 12.3 knots, with gusts recorded up to 44 knots. Temperature extremes range from -3°C to 38°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are October, December, January.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 12.3 kt
Maximum Recorded: 44 kt
Calm Winds: 0.1%
Direction Distribution:
N
12%
NE
8.6%
E
10.6%
SE
10.7%
S
4.9%
SW
20.9%
W
23.5%
NW
8.7%

Temperature Range

Average: 18.3°C
Range: -3°C to 38°C
-3°C 38°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0.6%

Best Months for VFR

October December January

Statistics computed from 3,510 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Feb 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Almirante Marco Andres Zar Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: SAVT
IATA Code: REL
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 141 ft MSL

Location

City: Rawson
Country: AR
Latitude: -43.210500°
Longitude: -65.270300°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+4

Runway Information

Runway 6/24
Length: 8,399 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No

Nearby Airports

VFR MVFR IFR LIFR No Data

About Almirante Marco Andres Zar Airport

Overview

Almirante Marco Andres Zar Airport serves the Rawson region in Argentina, functioning as a medium-sized airport at an elevation of 141 feet mean sea level. Located at coordinates -43.210500, -65.270300, the airport provides critical aviation infrastructure for the Chubut Province in Patagonia.

Flying Conditions

Situated in southern Argentina, the airport experiences variable weather typical of Patagonian coastal regions, with potential for significant wind conditions. Pilots should anticipate potential crosswind challenges, particularly given the single runway orientation of 6/24 and the airport's proximity to coastal geographical features.

Notable Features

The airport features a substantial concrete runway measuring 8,399 feet in length, accommodating a wide range of aircraft types and operational requirements. Its elevation of 141 feet MSL indicates a relatively low-altitude environment with minimal terrain-related approach complexities.

Approach Considerations

Runway 06/24 provides a primary approach axis aligned with regional wind patterns, offering pilots a substantial landing surface for diverse aircraft operations. Given the runway's considerable length of 8,399 feet, the airport can support a broad spectrum of aviation activities, from regional commercial to potential military and charter operations.

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.