Gobernador Castello Airport

SAVV / VDM

Viedma / Carmen de Patagones, AR

Last Updated
Mar 5, 10:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 20 min ago
10:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
9°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 7°C
3 kt
Variable
--
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR SAVV 051000Z VRB03KT CAVOK 09/07 Q1021

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF SAVV 050500Z 0506/0606 05005KT CAVOK TX22/0518Z TN11/0509Z
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
10:19Z BASE
+0h
VFR 50° 5 kt
Visibility: >10km

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Airport Runway Layout

N
AVV
10
28
2
20

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
10/28 8,366 ft 148 ft ASP 105° No wind data
2/20 4,954 ft 148 ft ASP 25° No wind data
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - SAVV

4,037 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
91%
MVFR
4.9%
IFR
2.8%
LIFR
1.2%

Gobernador Castello Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 91% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the N averaging 10.4 knots, with gusts recorded up to 33 knots. Temperature extremes range from -3°C to 40°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are December, February, October.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: N (0°)
Average Speed: 10.4 kt
Maximum Recorded: 33 kt
Calm Winds: 0.2%
Direction Distribution:
N
18.7%
NE
11%
E
9.4%
SE
10.3%
S
13.7%
SW
10.5%
W
8.2%
NW
18.2%

Temperature Range

Average: 19.4°C
Range: -3°C to 40°C
-3°C 40°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 1.3%

Best Months for VFR

December February October

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 10/28
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 7.3 kt

Statistics computed from 4,037 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Gobernador Castello Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: SAVV
IATA Code: VDM
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 20 ft MSL

Location

City: Viedma / Carmen de Patagones
Country: AR
Latitude: -40.869200°
Longitude: -63.000400°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+4

Runway Information

Runway 10/28
Length: 8,366 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 2/20
Length: 4,954 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Gobernador Castello Airport

Overview

Gobernador Castello Airport serves the twin cities of Viedma and Carmen de Patagones in Argentina's Río Negro Province. Located at coordinates -40.869200, -63.000400, this medium-sized airport provides essential regional aviation infrastructure with an elevation of 20 feet mean sea level.

Flying Conditions

The airport's relatively low elevation and Patagonian coastal location suggest potential for variable wind conditions typical of the region. Pilots should anticipate potential crosswind challenges, particularly with the airport's two asphalted runways oriented at different angles (10/28 and 2/20).

Notable Features

With two substantial runways (10/28 at 8,366 feet and 2/20 at 4,954 feet), Gobernador Castello Airport can accommodate a range of aircraft sizes and operational requirements. The airport's geographical position near the Atlantic coast introduces potential maritime meteorological influences that could impact flight planning.

Approach Considerations

Runway selection will likely depend on prevailing wind direction, with the longer 10/28 runway offering more flexibility for larger aircraft. The significant runway length on 10/28 provides additional safety margins for approach and landing variations in the challenging Patagonian 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.

Official Data Sources

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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.