Villa Reynolds Airport

SAOR / VME

Villa Mercedes, AR

Last Updated
Mar 4, 18:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 20 min ago
18:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
28°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 15°C
5 kt
90°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR SAOR 041800Z 09005KT 9999 SCT030 FEW040 28/15 Q1016

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 1,591 ft
SCT 3,000 ft AGL
FEW 4,000 ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
3,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
4,591 ft AMSL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
4,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
5,591 ft AMSL

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
AOR
10 ✈️
28
6 ✈️
24

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 10/28
Active: 10
7,874 ft 148 ft ASP 101°
4.9 kt 0.9 kt
10° angle
✈️ 6/24
Active: 6
7,874 ft 164 ft ASP 58°
4.3 kt 2.5 kt
30° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - SAOR

3,924 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
85.5%
MVFR
9.5%
IFR
3.2%
LIFR
1.8%

Villa Reynolds Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 85.5% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the E averaging 9 knots, with gusts recorded up to 121 knots. Calm conditions occur 11.2% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -1°C to 39°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are January, December, October.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: E (90°)
Average Speed: 9 kt
Maximum Recorded: 121 kt
Calm Winds: 11.2%
Direction Distribution:
N
18.8%
NE
18.3%
E
21.4%
SE
8%
S
8.2%
SW
4.8%
W
3.7%
NW
5.8%

Temperature Range

Average: 21.3°C
Range: -1°C to 39°C
-1°C 39°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 2.3%

Best Months for VFR

January December October

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 10/28
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.8 kt

Statistics computed from 3,924 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Villa Reynolds Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: SAOR
IATA Code: VME
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 1,591 ft MSL

Location

City: Villa Mercedes
Country: AR
Latitude: -33.729900°
Longitude: -65.387398°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+4

Runway Information

Runway 10/28
Length: 7,874 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 6/24
Length: 7,874 ft
Width: 164 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Villa Reynolds Airport

Overview

Villa Reynolds Airport serves the Villa Mercedes region in Argentina, functioning as a medium-sized airport located at an elevation of 1,591 feet mean sea level. Positioned at coordinates -33.729900, -65.387398, the airport provides critical transportation infrastructure for the surrounding area. Its two parallel runways offer substantial operational capacity for various aircraft types.

Flying Conditions

The airport's elevation at 1,591 feet suggests potential temperature and density altitude variations that pilots should consider during performance calculations. With two 7,874-foot asphalt runways oriented at 10/28 and 6/24, the airport offers robust operational flexibility across different wind conditions. Pilots should anticipate potential thermal and terrain-influenced weather patterns typical of the Argentine inland region.

Notable Features

Villa Reynolds Airport features two identically sized runways (7,874 feet) constructed with asphalt surfaces, providing redundancy and operational flexibility. The airport's medium classification indicates it supports a range of aviation activities, potentially including commercial, cargo, and general aviation operations. Its inland location suggests terrain considerations that may influence local meteorological and aeronautical conditions.

Approach Considerations

With parallel runways oriented at 10/28 and 6/24, pilots have multiple approach options depending on prevailing wind conditions. The substantial 7,874-foot runway lengths accommodate a wide range of aircraft performance envelopes. Standard instrument approach procedures would be recommended, though specific details would require local aviation authority documentation.

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
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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.