Héroes de Malvinas Airport

SAZT / TDL

Tandil, AR

Last Updated
Jun 24, 00:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Stale 9 hours ago
00:00Z

☀️ Day
MVFR
Flight Rules
7°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 5°C
10 kt
230°
10+ km
Visibility
1,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR SAZT 240000Z 23010KT 9999 BKN010 07/05 Q1016

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 574 ft
BKN 1,000 ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
1,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,574 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

MVFR

Héroes de Malvinas Airport is currently reporting marginal VFR (MVFR) conditions with broken clouds at 1,000 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility. Note: This observation is 9.5 hours old and conditions may have changed.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the southwest (230°) at 10 knots.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. The ceiling is 1000 feet AGL (broken), placing conditions in the MVFR category.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 7°C (45°F) with a dewpoint of 5°C. The temperature-dewpoint spread is very narrow, indicating saturated or near-saturated air. Fog formation or low cloud development is likely.

Pilot Recommendations

VFR pilots should exercise caution. Consider filing IFR if instrument rated, or postponing the flight if conditions are expected to deteriorate further. 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.

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
AZT
1
19 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 1/19
Active: 19
8,366 ft 157 ft CON
7.7 kt 6.4 kt
40° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - SAZT

3,616 observations | Sep 2025 - Jun 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
82.6%
MVFR
10%
IFR
4.4%
LIFR
3%

Héroes de Malvinas Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 82.6% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the N averaging 9 knots, with gusts recorded up to 36 knots. Temperature extremes range from -1°C to 37°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are January, February, December.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: N (0°)
Average Speed: 9 kt
Maximum Recorded: 36 kt
Calm Winds: 0.8%
Direction Distribution:
E
12.2%
N
22.2%
S
14.8%
W
10%
NE
12.1%
NW
11.7%
SE
4.5%
SW
11.8%

Temperature Range

Average: 19°C
Range: -1°C to 37°C
-1°C 37°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 3.6%

Best Months for VFR

January February December

Statistics computed from 3,616 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jun 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Héroes de Malvinas Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: SAZT
IATA Code: TDL
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 574 ft MSL

Location

City: Tandil
Country: AR
Latitude: -37.234634°
Longitude: -59.228647°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+4

Runway Information

Runway 1/19
Length: 8,366 ft
Width: 157 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No

Nearby Airports

VFR MVFR IFR LIFR No Data

About Héroes de Malvinas Airport

Overview

Héroes de Malvinas Airport serves the city of Tandil in Buenos Aires Province, Argentina. As a medium-sized airport situated at 574 feet above mean sea level, it provides essential aviation infrastructure for the region. The airport's strategic location supports regional transportation and potentially military or general aviation operations.

Flying Conditions

Tandil's airport elevation of 574 feet suggests a relatively moderate terrain environment. The location's geographic position indicates potential for variable wind conditions typical of the Argentine pampas region. Pilots should anticipate potential seasonal weather variations that could impact flight operations and runway conditions.

Notable Features

The airport features a single runway (1/19) with a substantial length of 8,366 feet constructed with concrete (CON) surface. Its extensive runway length provides flexibility for various aircraft types and operational requirements. The airport's coordinates at -37.234634, -59.228647 place it in a relatively flat geographical context characteristic of the surrounding agricultural landscape.

Approach Considerations

With a runway oriented 010/190 degrees, pilots should consider wind direction when planning approaches. The concrete runway surface offers stable landing conditions across its full 8,366-foot length. Standard instrument approach procedures would be appropriate given the airport's medium classification and regional setting.

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.