Aeropuerto Internacional Dr. Luis Maria Argaña

SGME / ESG

Mariscal Estigarribia, PY

Last Updated
Mar 3, 21:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Stale 13 hours ago
21:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
38°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 21°C
5 kt
30°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR SGME 032100Z 03005KT 9999 FEW040 38/21 Q1003

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 553 ft
FEW 4,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
4,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
4,553 ft AMSL

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF SGME 040500Z 0406/0506 02005KT 8000 -TSRA BKN020 FEW040CB TX38/0419Z TN24/0410Z BECMG 0408/0412 9999 BKN027 BECMG 0413/0417 9999 BKN027 FEW040TCU PROB30 0418/0421 VRB05KT 8000 TS SHRA BKN020 FEW040CB
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
09:35Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 20° 5 kt
Visibility: 8 km
Ceiling: 2,000 ft
Light Thunderstorm Rain
13:00Z BECMG
+4h
MVFR
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 2,700 ft
18:00Z PROB30
+9h
MVFR VRB 5 kt
Visibility: 8 km
Ceiling: 2,000 ft
Showers Rain

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
GME
01 ✈️
19

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 01/19
Active: 01
11,483 ft 131 ft CON 357°
4.7 kt 1.7 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 - SGME

628 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
81.2%
MVFR
15.3%
IFR
3.2%
LIFR
0.3%

Aeropuerto Internacional Dr. Luis Maria Argaña enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 81.2% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the N averaging 7.3 knots, with gusts recorded up to 123 knots. Calm conditions occur 15.9% of the time. Temperatures typically range between 13°C and 40°C with an average of 29.3°C. The best months for VFR flying are March, January, September.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: N (0°)
Average Speed: 7.3 kt
Maximum Recorded: 123 kt
Calm Winds: 15.9%
Direction Distribution:
N
22.6%
NE
15.1%
E
11.7%
SE
6.1%
S
14.4%
SW
9.3%
W
2.2%
NW
2.6%

Temperature Range

Average: 29.3°C
Range: 13°C to 40°C
13°C 40°C

Visibility

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

Best Months for VFR

March January September

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 01/19
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.1 kt

Statistics computed from 628 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Aeropuerto Internacional Dr. Luis Maria Argaña - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: SGME
IATA Code: ESG
Type: large airport
Status: active
Elevation: 553 ft MSL

Location

City: Mariscal Estigarribia
Country: PY
Latitude: -22.046499°
Longitude: -60.621700°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+4

Runway Information

Runway 01/19
Length: 11,483 ft
Width: 131 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No

About Aeropuerto Internacional Dr. Luis Maria Argaña

Overview

Aeropuerto Internacional Dr. Luis Maria Argaña serves the Mariscal Estigarribia region in Paraguay, positioned at coordinates -22.046499, -60.621700. As a large airport situated at 553 feet above mean sea level, it provides critical aviation infrastructure for the local area and regional transportation needs.

Flying Conditions

The airport's elevation of 553 ft MSL suggests a relatively low-altitude environment with potentially stable atmospheric conditions. Pilots should anticipate standard temperature and pressure variations typical of the Paraguay region, understanding that the substantial runway length of 11,483 feet offers significant operational flexibility.

Notable Features

Located in Mariscal Estigarribia, the airport features a single concrete runway (01/19) with an impressive length capable of handling large aircraft operations. The geographic positioning suggests potential terrain considerations common to the Paraguay landscape, with pilots advised to review current regional aeronautical charts for specific terrain details.

Approach Considerations

The runway orientation of 01/19 indicates potential wind alignment considerations during approach and departure procedures. With a concrete runway measuring 11,483 feet, pilots have substantial landing and takeoff margin, providing excellent operational capabilities for various aircraft types and weights.

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.