General Pico Airport

SAZG / GPO

General Pico, AR

Last Updated
Apr 23, 09:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 7 min ago
09:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
11°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 9°C
6 kt
340°
--
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR SAZG 230900Z 34006KT CAVOK 11/09 Q1018

Weather Briefing

VFR

General Pico Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with clear skies.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the north-northwest (340°) at 6 knots. Runway 34 is favored with a 6-knot headwind and 0-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Skies are clear with unlimited ceiling.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 11°C (52°F) with a dewpoint of 9°C. The temperature-dewpoint spread is very narrow, indicating saturated or near-saturated air. Fog formation or low cloud development is likely.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread creates risk of fog formation, particularly during evening and early morning hours.

This briefing is generated from real-time METAR and TAF data. Always verify with official sources before flight.

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Airport Runway Layout

N
AZG
03
21
16
34 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
03/21 2,789 ft 164 ft GRE 32°
3.7 kt 4.7 kt
52° angle
✈️ 16/34
Active: 34
7,710 ft 148 ft ASP 160°
6.0 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

Weather Statistics - SAZG

3,508 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
87.7%
MVFR
7.5%
IFR
4.1%
LIFR
0.7%

General Pico Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 87.7% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the N averaging 9.9 knots, with gusts recorded up to 157 knots. Temperature extremes range from 6°C to 39°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are December, October, January.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: N (0°)
Average Speed: 9.9 kt
Maximum Recorded: 157 kt
Calm Winds: 0.1%
Direction Distribution:
N
22.1%
NE
19.2%
E
19.5%
SE
4.4%
S
18.7%
SW
4.8%
W
7.7%
NW
3.3%

Temperature Range

Average: 22.5°C
Range: 6°C to 39°C
6°C 39°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 2.1%

Best Months for VFR

December October January

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 03/21
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.9 kt
Runway 16/34
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 6.7 kt

Statistics computed from 3,508 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

General Pico Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: SAZG
IATA Code: GPO
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 459 ft MSL

Location

City: General Pico
Country: AR
Latitude: -35.696201°
Longitude: -63.758301°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+4

Runway Information

Runway 03/21
Length: 2,789 ft
Width: 164 ft
Surface: GRE
ILS: No
Runway 16/34
Length: 7,710 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

Nearby Airports

VFR MVFR IFR LIFR No Data

About General Pico Airport

Overview

General Pico Airport serves the La Pampa Province in central Argentina, located in the city of General Pico. As a medium-sized airport with an elevation of 459 feet above mean sea level, it provides essential aviation infrastructure for the region. The airport's coordinates at -35.696201, -63.758301 position it in a strategic location for regional transportation and potential agricultural support operations.

Flying Conditions

The airport features two distinct runways with different surface compositions: runway 03/21 is grass (GRE) and 2,789 feet long, while runway 16/34 is asphalt (ASP) and significantly longer at 7,710 feet. Pilots should anticipate varying surface conditions between these runways, with the asphalt runway offering more consistent landing characteristics. The moderate elevation and central Argentine location suggest potential for variable wind conditions typical of the region's plains.

Notable Features

General Pico Airport's dual-runway configuration provides operational flexibility for different aircraft types and wind conditions. The substantial difference in runway lengths allows for accommodating both smaller regional aircraft on the shorter grass runway and larger aircraft on the extended asphalt runway. The airport's location in the flat terrain of La Pampa Province means minimal terrain-related approach challenges.

Approach Considerations

Runway selection will likely depend on prevailing wind direction, with the 16/34 asphalt runway offering the most substantial landing surface. Pilots should carefully assess wind conditions and runway length relative to their specific aircraft performance characteristics. The airport's moderate elevation of 459 feet MSL should not present significant altitude-related operational constraints for most aircraft.

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.