Héroes de Malvinas Airport

SAZT / TDL

Tandil, AR

Last Updated
Mar 15, 00:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Stale 12 hours ago
00:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
18°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 15°C
2 kt
30°
--
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR SAZT 150000Z 03002KT CAVOK 18/15 Q1008

Weather Briefing

VFR

Héroes de Malvinas Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with clear skies. Note: This observation is 12.1 hours old and conditions may have changed.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the north-northeast (30°) at 2 knots.

Visibility & Ceiling

Skies are clear with unlimited ceiling.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 18°C (64°F) with a dewpoint of 15°C. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread suggests high humidity and potential for visibility restrictions, especially during cooling periods.

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.

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: 1
8,366 ft 157 ft CON
1.9 kt 0.7 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 - SAZT

2,336 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
90.5%
MVFR
5.7%
IFR
2.4%
LIFR
1.4%

Héroes de Malvinas Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 90.5% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the N averaging 9.7 knots, with gusts recorded up to 31 knots. Temperature extremes range from 5°C to 37°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are January, March, February.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: N (0°)
Average Speed: 9.7 kt
Maximum Recorded: 31 kt
Calm Winds: 0.5%
Direction Distribution:
N
26.1%
NE
13.5%
E
11.3%
SE
4.3%
S
14.8%
SW
8.8%
W
8.5%
NW
12.2%

Temperature Range

Average: 21.7°C
Range: 5°C to 37°C
5°C 37°C

Visibility

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

Best Months for VFR

January March February

Statistics computed from 2,336 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 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

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.