Sauce Viejo Airport

SAAV / SFN

Santa Fe, AR

Last Updated
Apr 23, 04:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 34 min ago
04:00Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
15°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 15°C
4 kt
320°
--
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR SAAV 230400Z 32004KT CAVOK 15/15 Q1021

Weather Briefing

VFR

Sauce Viejo Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with clear skies.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the northwest (320°) at 4 knots.

Visibility & Ceiling

Skies are clear with unlimited ceiling.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 15°C (59°F) with a dewpoint of 15°C. The temperature-dewpoint spread is very narrow, indicating saturated or near-saturated air. Fog formation or low cloud development is likely.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 24 hours. The forecast shows a transition between VFR and IFR conditions. Pilots should monitor the forecast closely and have an alternate airport plan. Expected weather includes: Mist. There is a 30% probability of IFR conditions with Mist between 06:00Z and 11:00Z.

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. The forecast indicates conditions may deteriorate. Ensure you have fuel reserves and a viable alternate airport.

This briefing is generated from real-time METAR and TAF data. Always verify with official sources before flight.

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF SAAV 222300Z 2300/2324 VRB03KT CAVOK TX22/2318Z TN12/2310Z PROB30 TEMPO 2306/2311 3000 BR BECMG 2314/2316 07006KT
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
04:33Z BASE
+0h
VFR VRB 3 kt
Visibility: >10km
06:00Z PROB30 TEMPO
+2h
IFR
Visibility: 3 km
Mist
14:00Z BECMG
+10h
VFR 70° 6 kt

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
AAV
3 ✈️
21

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 3/21
Active: 3
7,628 ft 98 ft ASP 24°
1.4 kt 3.8 kt
70° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - SAAV

5,250 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
84.8%
MVFR
10.4%
IFR
2.9%
LIFR
1.8%

Sauce Viejo Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 84.8% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the E averaging 7.4 knots, with gusts recorded up to 140 knots. Temperature extremes range from 5°C to 37°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are October, January, September.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: E (90°)
Average Speed: 7.4 kt
Maximum Recorded: 140 kt
Calm Winds: 3.9%
Direction Distribution:
N
4.8%
NE
14.9%
E
26.4%
SE
12.3%
S
19.8%
SW
10.6%
W
6%
NW
1.4%

Temperature Range

Average: 22.7°C
Range: 5°C to 37°C
5°C 37°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 2%

Best Months for VFR

October January September

Statistics computed from 5,250 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Sauce Viejo Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: SAAV
IATA Code: SFN
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 55 ft MSL

Location

City: Santa Fe
Country: AR
Latitude: -31.711700°
Longitude: -60.811700°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+4

Runway Information

Runway 3/21
Length: 7,628 ft
Width: 98 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Sauce Viejo Airport

Overview

Sauce Viejo Airport serves the Santa Fe region in Argentina, functioning as a medium-sized airport at an elevation of 55 feet mean sea level. Located at coordinates -31.711700, -60.811700, the airport provides critical aviation infrastructure for the local and regional transportation needs of Santa Fe province.

Flying Conditions

The airport's low elevation of 55 ft MSL suggests a relatively stable atmospheric environment with minimal terrain-induced turbulence. Given its geographic location, pilots should anticipate potential variations in temperature and humidity that could impact aircraft performance, particularly during seasonal transitions.

Notable Features

The airport features a single runway (3/21) measuring 7,628 feet long with an asphalt surface, capable of accommodating medium-sized aircraft operations. Its geographic positioning in Santa Fe province indicates a potentially flat surrounding terrain, which could provide consistent wind patterns and predictable approach conditions.

Approach Considerations

Runway 3/21 provides a significant landing surface at 7,628 feet, offering substantial runway length for most aircraft types operating in the region. Pilots should assess prevailing wind conditions and utilize the full runway length, considering the asphalt surface and the airport's moderate elevation when planning approach and landing procedures.

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.