Comandante Espora Airport

SAZB / BHI

Bahía Blanca, AR

Last Updated
Mar 4, 21:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 37 min ago
21:00Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
22°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 4°C
5 kt
160°
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Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
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QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR SAZB 042100Z 16005KT 120V190 CAVOK 22/04 Q1018

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF SAZB 041700Z 0418/0518 18010KT CAVOK TX22/0418Z TN10/0510Z BECMG 0420/0423 09010KT
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
21:36Z BASE
+0h
VFR 180° 10 kt
Visibility: >10km

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Airport Runway Layout

N
AZB
16L ✈️
34R
16R
34L
6
24

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 16L/34R
Active: 16L
8,579 ft 197 ft ASP 163°
5.0 kt 0.0 kt
0° angle
16R/34L 4,915 ft 98 ft ASP 164°
5.0 kt 0.3 kt
4° angle
6/24 6,660 ft 108 ft ASP 60°
0.9 kt 4.9 kt
100° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - SAZB

4,185 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
93.2%
MVFR
3.2%
IFR
1.6%
LIFR
2.1%

Comandante Espora Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 93.2% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the N averaging 11.1 knots, with gusts recorded up to 31 knots. Temperature extremes range from -1°C to 39°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are February, December, March.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: N (0°)
Average Speed: 11.1 kt
Maximum Recorded: 31 kt
Calm Winds: 0.1%
Direction Distribution:
N
24.8%
NE
11.7%
E
11.6%
SE
10.3%
S
9.7%
SW
4.6%
W
11.2%
NW
16.1%

Temperature Range

Average: 19.8°C
Range: -1°C to 39°C
-1°C 39°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 5.3%

Best Months for VFR

February December March

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 16L/34R
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.7 kt
Runway 16R/34L
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.7 kt

Statistics computed from 4,185 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Comandante Espora Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: SAZB
IATA Code: BHI
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 246 ft MSL

Location

City: Bahía Blanca
Country: AR
Latitude: -38.725000°
Longitude: -62.169300°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+4

Runway Information

Runway 16L/34R
Length: 8,579 ft
Width: 197 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 16R/34L
Length: 4,915 ft
Width: 98 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 6/24
Length: 6,660 ft
Width: 108 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

Nearby Airports

VFR MVFR IFR LIFR No Data

About Comandante Espora Airport

Overview

Comandante Espora Airport serves the city of Bahía Blanca in Argentina, functioning as a medium-sized airport at an elevation of 246 feet above mean sea level. Located at coordinates -38.725000, -62.169300, the airport provides critical aviation infrastructure for the southwestern region of Buenos Aires Province.

Flying Conditions

Situated in a coastal region, the airport experiences variable wind conditions typical of maritime environments. Pilots should anticipate potential wind shifts and turbulence, particularly during seasonal transitions, with the three asphalt runways offering multiple landing options to accommodate changing meteorological conditions.

Notable Features

The airport features three runways: a primary 8,579-foot runway (16L/34R), a secondary 4,915-foot runway (16R/34L), and a 6,660-foot crosswind runway (6/24). These multiple runway configurations provide operational flexibility for different aircraft types and wind scenarios, enhancing the airport's adaptability for various aviation needs.

Approach Considerations

Approach strategies should consider the airport's multiple runway orientations, with particular attention to the prevailing wind direction. The longest runway (16L/34R) offers the most extensive landing surface, which may be preferable for larger aircraft or during challenging meteorological conditions.

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.