San Carlos de Bariloche Airport

SAZS / BRC

San Carlos de Bariloche, AR

Last Updated
Mar 4, 09:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 30 min ago
09:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
4°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -2°C
6 kt
270°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR SAZS 040900Z 27006KT 9999 FEW025 04/M02 Q1017

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 2,774 ft
FEW 2,500 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
2,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
5,274 ft AMSL

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF SAZS 040500Z 0406/0506 25005KT CAVOK TX16/0418Z TN04/0410Z BECMG 0411/0413 29010KT
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
09:29Z BASE
+0h
VFR 250° 5 kt
Visibility: >10km
11:00Z BECMG
+2h
VFR 290° 10 kt

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
AZS
11
29 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 11/29
Active: 29
7,703 ft 157 ft ASP 115°
5.6 kt 2.1 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 - SAZS

3,975 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
93.9%
MVFR
5.3%
IFR
0.5%
LIFR
0.3%

San Carlos de Bariloche Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 93.9% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the NW averaging 14.2 knots, with gusts recorded up to 39 knots. Temperature extremes range from -3°C to 34°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are December, October, February.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NW (315°)
Average Speed: 14.2 kt
Maximum Recorded: 39 kt
Calm Winds: 1.8%
Direction Distribution:
N
2.3%
NE
1.7%
E
1.7%
SE
4.6%
S
12.2%
SW
1.4%
W
33.8%
NW
40.6%

Temperature Range

Average: 13.4°C
Range: -3°C to 34°C
-3°C 34°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0.5%

Best Months for VFR

December October February

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 11/29
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.2 kt

Statistics computed from 3,975 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

San Carlos de Bariloche Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: SAZS
IATA Code: BRC
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 2,774 ft MSL

Location

City: San Carlos de Bariloche
Country: AR
Latitude: -41.151199°
Longitude: -71.157501°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+5

Runway Information

Runway 11/29
Length: 7,703 ft
Width: 157 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About San Carlos de Bariloche Airport

Overview

San Carlos de Bariloche Airport serves the popular Patagonian tourist destination in Argentina, located in the Río Negro province. Situated at an elevation of 2774 ft MSL, the airport provides critical transportation infrastructure for the mountainous Lake District region. The airport supports medium-sized aircraft operations with its substantial 7703-foot asphalted runway.

Flying Conditions

Bariloche's airport experiences significant weather variations due to its proximity to the Andes Mountains and Patagonian climate zones. Pilots should anticipate potentially challenging wind conditions, especially during winter months when mountain and regional air masses interact. The high-elevation location and surrounding terrain can create complex meteorological patterns that demand careful preflight planning and situational awareness.

Notable Features

The airport is positioned at coordinates -41.151199, -71.157501, within a dramatic mountainous landscape that presents unique navigational challenges. Its runway 11/29 orientation suggests potential crosswind scenarios typical of mountain valley airport environments. The surrounding terrain includes significant elevation changes and complex geographical features that can influence local wind patterns and approach dynamics.

Approach Considerations

Approach to runway 11/29 requires careful consideration of the 2774 ft MSL elevation and potential mountain wave effects. Pilots should be prepared for potential wind shear and turbulence, particularly during seasonal transition periods. Standard instrument approaches will need to account for the surrounding mountainous terrain and potential rapid weather changes characteristic of the Patagonian region.

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.