Minister Pistarini International Airport

SAEZ / EZE

Buenos Aires (Ezeiza), AR

Last Updated
Mar 4, 10:30Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 9 min ago
10:30Z

☀️ Day
MVFR
Flight Rules
15°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 14°C
2 kt
Variable
5 km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1013 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

SPECI SAEZ 041030Z VRB02KT 5000 BR NSC 15/14 Q1013 NOSIG
QNH
1013 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1011 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (67 ft)
Pressure Alt
75 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 91 ft
ISA Deviation: +0.1°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF AMD SAEZ 040955Z 0409/0506 16005KT 4000 BR NSC TX32/0418Z TN15/0409Z TEMPO 0409/0412 VRB03KT 0400 FG
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
10:39Z BASE
+0h
IFR 160° 5 kt
Visibility: 4 km
SAEZ, Mist

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
AEZ
11
29
17
35

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
11/29 10,827 ft 197 ft ASP 102° No wind data
17/35 10,187 ft 148 ft ASP 164° No wind data
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - SAEZ

4,430 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
80.7%
MVFR
12.9%
IFR
3.5%
LIFR
2.9%

Minister Pistarini International Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 80.7% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the E averaging 7.1 knots. Temperature extremes range from 4°C to 40°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are March, January, February.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: E (90°)
Average Speed: 7.1 kt
Maximum Recorded: 25 kt
Calm Winds: 1.8%
Direction Distribution:
N
10.5%
NE
16.6%
E
19.2%
SE
14.3%
S
14.3%
SW
8.8%
W
8.4%
NW
6.2%

Temperature Range

Average: 21.6°C
Range: 4°C to 40°C
4°C 40°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 8.2%

Best Months for VFR

March January February

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 11/29
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.5 kt
Runway 17/35
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.9 kt

Statistics computed from 4,430 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Minister Pistarini International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: SAEZ
IATA Code: EZE
Type: large airport
Status: active
Elevation: 67 ft MSL

Location

City: Buenos Aires (Ezeiza)
Country: AR
Latitude: -34.822200°
Longitude: -58.535800°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+4

Runway Information

Runway 11/29
Length: 10,827 ft
Width: 197 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 17/35
Length: 10,187 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Minister Pistarini International Airport

Overview

Minister Pistarini International Airport serves as the primary international gateway for Buenos Aires, Argentina, located in Ezeiza, approximately 35 kilometers southwest of the city center. As a large airport with significant elevation at 67 ft MSL, it handles major international and intercontinental passenger and cargo traffic for the Buenos Aires metropolitan area.

Flying Conditions

Buenos Aires experiences variable weather conditions typical of a temperate climate, with potential for significant wind shifts across the two substantial runways. The airport's two asphalt runways (11/29 at 10,827 ft and 17/35 at 10,187 ft) provide excellent operational flexibility for aircraft handling diverse meteorological scenarios.

Notable Features

The airport's geographic positioning at -34.822200, -58.535800 places it in a relatively flat region surrounding Buenos Aires, which minimizes significant terrain challenges for approach and departure. With two long runways exceeding 10,000 feet, the airport can accommodate wide-body aircraft and provide substantial operational resilience during varying weather conditions.

Approach Considerations

Runway 11/29 and 17/35 offer complementary operational capabilities, allowing pilots to select the most appropriate surface based on prevailing wind conditions. The substantial runway lengths provide ample landing and takeoff margins for heavy commercial aircraft, with options to adjust approach strategies based on current meteorological parameters.

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.