Martin Miguel De Guemes International Airport

SASA / SLA

Salta, AR

Last Updated
Mar 4, 17:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 11 min ago
17:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
20°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 16°C
5 kt
10°
10+ km
Visibility
4,500 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR SASA 041700Z 01005KT 340V050 9999 SCT017 BKN045 20/16 Q1017

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 4,088 ft
SCT 1,700 ft AGL
BKN 4,500 ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
1,700 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
5,788 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
4,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
8,588 ft AMSL

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF SASA 041100Z 0412/0512 VRB02KT 8000 FEW002 SCT010 BKN040 TX26/0418Z TN15/0510Z BECMG 0414/0416 07005KT 9999 NSW BKN015 FEW040TCU BECMG 0419/0422 VRB05KT 7000 TSRA BKN020 FEW040CB BECMG 0500/0504 9999 NSW BKN025
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
17:10Z BASE
+0h
MVFR VRB 2 kt
Visibility: 8 km
Ceiling: 4,000 ft
19:00Z BECMG
+2h
MVFR VRB 5 kt
Visibility: 7 km
Ceiling: 2,000 ft
Thunderstorm Rain
00:00Z BECMG
+7h
MVFR
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 2,500 ft

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
ASA
2 ✈️
20
6 ✈️
24

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 2/20
Active: 2
9,842 ft 148 ft ASP 11°
4.9 kt 0.9 kt
10° angle
✈️ 6/24
Active: 6
7,874 ft 98 ft ASP 52°
3.2 kt 3.8 kt
50° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - SASA

4,117 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
82.5%
MVFR
13.7%
IFR
3%
LIFR
0.8%

Martin Miguel De Guemes International Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 82.5% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the NE averaging 6.1 knots. Temperatures typically range between 6°C and 36°C with an average of 20.8°C. The best months for VFR flying are September, November, October.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NE (45°)
Average Speed: 6.1 kt
Maximum Recorded: 26 kt
Calm Winds: 2.2%
Direction Distribution:
N
16.7%
NE
24.2%
E
14.4%
SE
3.6%
S
4.9%
SW
8.5%
W
20%
NW
5.5%

Temperature Range

Average: 20.8°C
Range: 6°C to 36°C
6°C 36°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0.4%

Best Months for VFR

September November October

Statistics computed from 4,117 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Martin Miguel De Guemes International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: SASA
IATA Code: SLA
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 4,088 ft MSL

Location

City: Salta
Country: AR
Latitude: -24.856001°
Longitude: -65.486198°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+4

Runway Information

Runway 2/20
Length: 9,842 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 6/24
Length: 7,874 ft
Width: 98 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Martin Miguel De Guemes International Airport

Overview

Martin Miguel De Guemes International Airport serves the city of Salta in northwestern Argentina, positioned at an elevation of 4,088 feet above mean sea level. As a medium-sized international airport, it provides critical aviation infrastructure for the Salta region, supporting both commercial and potentially regional aviation operations. The airport's geographical coordinates at -24.856001, -65.486198 place it in a strategically important location within the Argentine transportation network.

Flying Conditions

The airport's significant elevation at 4,088 feet MSL means pilots must carefully calculate performance parameters, particularly during warmer conditions which can impact aircraft density altitude. With two substantial asphalt runways - 2/20 measuring 9,842 feet and 6/24 measuring 7,874 feet - the airport offers flexible operational capabilities. The airport's location in northwestern Argentina suggests potential for variable wind conditions and potential mountainous terrain interactions.

Notable Features

Situated in the Andean foothills region, Martin Miguel De Guemes International Airport presents a unique geographical context that requires pilots to be attentive to potential terrain-related challenges. The two parallel runways provide operational redundancy and wind adaptability, with orientations that suggest potential crosswind management considerations. The airport's medium classification indicates it supports a range of aircraft sizes and types.

Approach Considerations

Pilots should anticipate terrain considerations when approaching or departing from this high-elevation airport, particularly during non-standard meteorological conditions. The runway lengths of 9,842 and 7,874 feet provide substantial landing and takeoff distances for most commercial and regional aircraft types. Given the airport's elevation and geographical location, standard high-altitude approach and performance calculations are critically important for safe operations.

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.