Ástor Piazzola International Airport

SAZM / MDQ

Mar del Plata, AR

Last Updated
Mar 4, 09:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 30 min ago
09:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
14°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 14°C
4 kt
320°
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Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
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QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR SAZM 040900Z 32004KT CAVOK 14/14 Q1012

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF SAZM 040500Z 0406/0506 32005KT 0400 FG NSC TX31/0415Z TN12/0410Z BECMG 0408/0409 0100 OVC002 BECMG 0412/0413 8000 SCT015 BECMG 0414/0417 20015G30KT 9999 SCT030
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
09:29Z BASE
+0h
LIFR 320° 5 kt
Visibility: 0.4 km
Fog
12:00Z BECMG
+3h
MVFR
Visibility: 8 km
14:00Z BECMG
+5h
VFR 200° 15 kt
Visibility: 10+ km

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
AZM
13
31 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 13/31
Active: 31
7,218 ft 148 ft ASP 123°
3.9 kt 0.7 kt
10° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - SAZM

4,051 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
78.5%
MVFR
10.6%
IFR
5.3%
LIFR
5.6%

Ástor Piazzola International Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 78.5% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 10.9% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the N averaging 9.2 knots. Temperature extremes range from 0°C to 38°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are November, March, January.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: N (0°)
Average Speed: 9.2 kt
Maximum Recorded: 28 kt
Calm Winds: 5.1%
Direction Distribution:
N
18.7%
NE
10.7%
E
15.1%
SE
5.8%
S
13.3%
SW
7.5%
W
9.5%
NW
14.1%

Temperature Range

Average: 17.7°C
Range: 0°C to 38°C
0°C 38°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 8.7%

Best Months for VFR

November March January

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 13/31
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.9 kt

Statistics computed from 4,051 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Ástor Piazzola International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: SAZM
IATA Code: MDQ
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 72 ft MSL

Location

City: Mar del Plata
Country: AR
Latitude: -37.934200°
Longitude: -57.573300°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+4

Runway Information

Runway 13/31
Length: 7,218 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Ástor Piazzola International Airport

Overview

Ástor Piazzola International Airport serves Mar del Plata, Argentina, as a key medium-sized airport located at coordinates -37.934200, -57.573300. Situated at an elevation of 72 feet mean sea level, the airport provides critical transportation infrastructure for the coastal urban region. Its single runway (13/31) spans 7,218 feet with an asphalt surface, supporting regional and potentially some international commercial operations.

Flying Conditions

Mar del Plata's coastal location suggests variable meteorological conditions typical of maritime environments. Pilots should anticipate potential wind shear and rapid weather transitions due to proximity to the Atlantic Ocean. The airport's moderate elevation and coastal positioning likely generate dynamic wind patterns that could affect approach and departure procedures.

Notable Features

The airport's runway orientation (13/31) indicates a northwest-southeast alignment, which may interact significantly with local terrain and coastal wind patterns. Its asphalt runway configuration suggests the ability to handle medium-sized aircraft typical of regional and domestic routes. The 7,218-foot runway length provides substantial operational flexibility for most commercial and regional aircraft types.

Approach Considerations

Runway 31 appears to be the primary approach direction given the airport's geographical orientation. Pilots should prepare for potential crosswind conditions due to the airport's coastal location. Standard instrument approach procedures will be crucial given the airport's maritime environment and potential for rapidly changing meteorological 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

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.