Termas de Río Hondo international Airport

SANR / RHD

Termas de Río Hondo, AR

Last Updated
Mar 4, 21:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 36 min ago
21:00Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
27°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 20°C
2 kt
230°
10+ km
Visibility
10,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR SANR 042100Z 23002KT 9999 FEW035 BKN100 27/20 Q1011

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 935 ft
FEW 3,500 ft AGL
BKN 10,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
3,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
4,435 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
10,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
10,935 ft AMSL

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF SANR 041700Z 0418/0518 VRB03KT 9999 BKN030 TX24/0518Z TN17/0510Z PROB30 TEMPO 0500/0506 5000 TSRA BKN030 FEW040CB BECMG 0506/0508 14005KT 7000 -RADZ BR SCT010 OVC050 PROB30 TEMPO 0508/0511 3000 RA DZ SCT008 OVC060 BECMG 0514/0516 9999 NSW SCT010 BKN030
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
21:36Z BASE
+0h
VFR VRB 3 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 3,000 ft
00:00Z PROB30 TEMPO
+3h
MVFR
Visibility: 5 km
Ceiling: 3,000 ft
Thunderstorm Rain
06:00Z BECMG
+9h
MVFR 140° 5 kt
Visibility: 7 km
Ceiling: 5,000 ft
Light RADZ, Mist
08:00Z PROB30 TEMPO
+11h
IFR
Visibility: 3 km
Ceiling: 6,000 ft
Rain, Drizzle

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
ANR
01
19 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 01/19
Active: 19
8,232 ft 98 ft ASPHALT
1.5 kt 1.3 kt
40° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - SANR

2,468 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
80.3%
MVFR
17.4%
IFR
1.9%
LIFR
0.4%

Termas de Río Hondo international Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 80.3% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the N averaging 7.5 knots, with gusts recorded up to 136 knots. Temperature extremes range from 9°C to 41°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are September, November, October.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: N (0°)
Average Speed: 7.5 kt
Maximum Recorded: 136 kt
Calm Winds: 3.1%
Direction Distribution:
N
21.5%
NE
15%
E
10.7%
SE
7%
S
12.6%
SW
14.3%
W
13%
NW
2.8%

Temperature Range

Average: 26.8°C
Range: 9°C to 41°C
9°C 41°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0.1%

Best Months for VFR

September November October

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 01/19
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4 kt

Statistics computed from 2,468 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Termas de Río Hondo international Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: SANR
IATA Code: RHD
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 935 ft MSL

Location

City: Termas de Río Hondo
Country: AR
Latitude: -27.496600°
Longitude: -64.935950°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+4

Runway Information

Runway 01/19
Length: 8,232 ft
Width: 98 ft
Surface: ASPHALT
ILS: No

About Termas de Río Hondo international Airport

Overview

Termas de Río Hondo International Airport serves the Santiago del Estero Province in northern Argentina, providing critical regional aviation infrastructure. Located at coordinates -27.496600, -64.935950, the airport supports medium-sized aircraft operations with its substantial 8,232-foot asphalt runway. The airport is strategically positioned to serve both commercial and potentially military aviation needs in this part of Argentina.

Flying Conditions

Situated at an elevation of 935 feet mean sea level, Termas de Río Hondo experiences typical subtropical climate conditions characteristic of northern Argentina. Pilots should anticipate potential thermal variations and potentially challenging humidity levels that can impact aircraft performance, especially during summer months. The single runway orientation (01/19) suggests wind conditions may vary significantly throughout the year.

Notable Features

The airport's single runway (01/19) provides a robust 8,232-foot asphalt surface, suitable for medium-sized aircraft operations. Its geographic location in the Río Hondo region suggests potential terrain variations that pilots should carefully assess during approach and departure phases. The moderate elevation of 935 feet MSL indicates relatively stable atmospheric conditions compared to high-altitude airport environments.

Approach Considerations

Given the runway's 01/19 orientation, pilots should carefully analyze current wind conditions to determine optimal approach and landing strategies. The substantial runway length of 8,232 feet provides significant margin for safe landings and takeoffs across various aircraft types. Standard instrument approach procedures should be thoroughly reviewed, with particular attention to local terrain and potential wind shear conditions specific to the Río Hondo region.

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.