Cataratas Del Iguazú International Airport

SARI / IGR

Puerto Iguazu, AR

Last Updated
Mar 4, 10:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 41 min ago
10:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
22°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 19°C
3 kt
70°
--
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR SARI 041000Z 07003KT 040V100 CAVOK 22/19 Q1012

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF SARI 040500Z 0406/0506 09005KT CAVOK TX32/0419Z TN22/0410Z BECMG 0413/0415 9999 BKN030
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
10:41Z BASE
+0h
VFR 90° 5 kt
Visibility: >10km
13:00Z BECMG
+3h
VFR
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 3,000 ft

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
ARI
13 ✈️
31

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 13/31
Active: 13
10,827 ft 148 ft ASP 114°
1.5 kt 2.6 kt
60° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - SARI

4,193 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
83.1%
MVFR
9.3%
IFR
3.3%
LIFR
4.3%

Cataratas Del Iguazú International Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 83.1% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the E averaging 5.2 knots. Temperatures typically range between 9°C and 37°C with an average of 23.5°C. The best months for VFR flying are March, February, September.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: E (90°)
Average Speed: 5.2 kt
Maximum Recorded: 25 kt
Calm Winds: 6%
Direction Distribution:
N
10.7%
NE
24%
E
31.8%
SE
9.8%
S
9.1%
SW
2%
W
3.1%
NW
3.6%

Temperature Range

Average: 23.5°C
Range: 9°C to 37°C
9°C 37°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 4.9%

Best Months for VFR

March February September

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 13/31
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.7 kt

Statistics computed from 4,193 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Cataratas Del Iguazú International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: SARI
IATA Code: IGR
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 916 ft MSL

Location

City: Puerto Iguazu
Country: AR
Latitude: -25.737301°
Longitude: -54.473400°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+4

Runway Information

Runway 13/31
Length: 10,827 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Cataratas Del Iguazú International Airport

Overview

Cataratas Del Iguazú International Airport serves the northeastern Argentine region near the Brazilian border, providing critical air access to the famous Iguazu Falls tourist destination. Located at 916 feet mean sea level, this medium-sized airport facilitates regional and international passenger traffic in a strategically important tri-border area between Argentina, Brazil, and Paraguay.

Flying Conditions

The airport's elevation at 916 feet MSL suggests a moderate terrain environment with potential for variable weather conditions typical of subtropical regions. Pilots should anticipate potential thermal variations and possible convective activity given the airport's proximity to significant water features and tropical vegetation.

Notable Features

The single runway 13/31 extends an impressive 10,827 feet with an asphalt surface, providing substantial operational flexibility for various aircraft types. Its geographic position near major river systems and international borders creates a unique operational environment requiring heightened navigational awareness.

Approach Considerations

Runway 13/31's extended length allows for diverse aircraft handling capabilities, with potential wind variations requiring careful attention during approach and landing. The airport's coordinates at -25.737301, -54.473400 indicate a location with complex terrain that may influence standard approach and departure 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

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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.