Zagarzazú International Airport

SUCM

Carmelo, UY

Last Updated
Sep 16, 21:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Stale 4067 hours ago
21:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
20°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 20°C
5 kt
180°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

SUCM 162100Z AUTO 18005KT 9999 NCD 20/20 Q1016

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Airport Runway Layout

N
UCM
17
35 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 17/35
Active: 35
3,478 ft 92 ft GRE
4.9 kt 0.9 kt
170° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - SUCM

153 observations | Sep 2025 - Sep 2025

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
94.8%
MVFR
1.3%
IFR
2%
LIFR
2%

Zagarzazú International Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 94.8% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the NE averaging 6.3 knots. Temperatures typically range between 5°C and 25°C with an average of 15.4°C. The best months for VFR flying are September.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NE (45°)
Average Speed: 6.3 kt
Maximum Recorded: 14 kt
Calm Winds: 0%
Direction Distribution:
N
25.7%
NE
26.4%
E
11.8%
SE
8.3%
S
13.2%
SW
7.6%
W
4.9%
NW
2.1%

Temperature Range

Average: 15.4°C
Range: 5°C to 25°C
5°C 25°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0.7%

Best Months for VFR

September

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 17/35
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.7 kt

Statistics computed from 153 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Sep 2025). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Zagarzazú International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: SUCM
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 42 ft MSL

Location

City: Carmelo
Country: UY
Latitude: -33.966110°
Longitude: -58.325279°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+4

Runway Information

Runway 17/35
Length: 3,478 ft
Width: 92 ft
Surface: GRE
ILS: No

About Zagarzazú International Airport

Zagarzazú International Airport (SUCM) is located in Carmelo, UY at an elevation of 42 feet MSL. The airport has 1 runway (17/35), with the longest at 3,478 feet.

Weather Profile

Based on 153 weather observations, SUCM experiences excellent VFR conditions 94.8% of the time, making it one of the more weather-reliable airports in its region.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at SUCM come from the NE (45°) with an average speed of 6.3 knots. Calm winds are rare (0%), so crosswind considerations are a regular factor. Runway 17/35 offers the lowest average crosswind component at 3.7 knots, making it the preferred choice in typical wind conditions.

Seasonal Considerations

The best months for VFR operations are September, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from 5°C (41°F) to 25°C (77°F), averaging 15.4°C (60°F). Altimeter settings typically range from 10.17 to 10.18 inHg (344-345 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 153 official METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Sep 2025). Pilots should always verify current conditions through official channels before flight.

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.