El Plumerillo Airport

SAME / MDZ

Mendoza, AR

Last Updated
Mar 4, 22:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 34 min ago
22:00Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
27°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 7°C
6 kt
90°
10+ km
Visibility
4,500 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR SAME 042200Z 09006KT 9999 BKN045 27/07 Q1014

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 2,310 ft
BKN 4,500 ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
4,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
6,810 ft AMSL

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF SAME 041700Z 0418/0518 16008KT CAVOK TX30/0420Z TN17/0510Z BECMG 0422/0424 16015KT 9999 BKN030 PROB40 TEMPO 0502/0506 5000 DZ SCT020 OVC030
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
22:34Z BASE
+0h
VFR 160° 8 kt
Visibility: >10km
02:00Z PROB40 TEMPO
+4h
MVFR
Visibility: 5 km
Ceiling: 3,000 ft
Drizzle

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
AME
18
36 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 18/36
Active: 36
9,301 ft 177 ft CON 181°
0.0 kt 6.0 kt
90° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - SAME

4,506 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
96.6%
MVFR
2.4%
IFR
0.8%
LIFR
0.2%

El Plumerillo Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 96.6% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 6.8 knots, with gusts recorded up to 162 knots. Temperature extremes range from 6°C to 37°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are October, December, September.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 6.8 kt
Maximum Recorded: 162 kt
Calm Winds: 7.1%
Direction Distribution:
N
12.3%
NE
8.4%
E
20.6%
SE
15.9%
S
25.7%
SW
5.1%
W
2.3%
NW
2.6%

Temperature Range

Average: 23.7°C
Range: 6°C to 37°C
6°C 37°C

Visibility

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

Best Months for VFR

October December September

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 18/36
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.5 kt

Statistics computed from 4,506 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

El Plumerillo Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: SAME
IATA Code: MDZ
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 2,310 ft MSL

Location

City: Mendoza
Country: AR
Latitude: -32.831699°
Longitude: -68.792900°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+5

Runway Information

Runway 18/36
Length: 9,301 ft
Width: 177 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No

About El Plumerillo Airport

Overview

El Plumerillo Airport serves the Mendoza region in Argentina, located at coordinates -32.831699, -68.792900. Situated at an elevation of 2,310 feet above mean sea level, this medium-sized airport provides critical aviation infrastructure for the surrounding metropolitan and regional areas.

Flying Conditions

Mendoza's airport environment features significant elevation and geographic complexity typical of the Argentine foothills. Pilots should anticipate potential variations in temperature and density altitude effects, given the 2,310 ft MSL elevation, which can impact aircraft performance, particularly during warmer seasons.

Notable Features

The airport features a substantial concrete runway (18/36) measuring 9,301 feet in length, accommodating a wide range of aircraft operations. Its geographical positioning near the Andes mountains suggests potential for complex wind patterns and terrain-influenced meteorological conditions requiring careful navigation and situational awareness.

Approach Considerations

Runway 18/36's extended length of 9,301 feet provides flexibility for various aircraft types and approach scenarios. Given the runway's orientation, pilots should be prepared for potential crosswind conditions typical in the Mendoza regional terrain, and carefully assess wind direction during approach and landing planning.

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.