Ástor Piazzola International Airport

SAZM / MDQ

Mar del Plata, AR

Last Updated
Sep 16, 03:00 UTC

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
03:00Z
🌙 Night
LIFR
Flight Rules
7°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 7°C
4kt
360°
0.3 km
Visibility
100ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH (hPa)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR SAZM 160300Z 36004KT 0300 R13/0700 FG OVC001 07/07 Q1020

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 72ft
OVC 100ft AGL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
100ft
AGL (Above Ground)
172ft AMSL

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF COR SAZM 152345Z 1600/1624 07010KT 0500 FG OVC002 TX18/1617Z TN06/1609Z BECMG 1602/1605 0100 FG OVC001 BECMG 1612/1615 34010KT 9999 NSW SCT020 BECMG 1617/1619 02015KT
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
03:08Z BASE
+0h
LIFR 70° 10kt
Visibility: 0.5 km
Ceiling: 200ft
SAZM, Fog
12:00Z BECMG
+9h
VFR 340° 10kt
Visibility: 10+ km

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
AZM
13
31 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 13/31
Active: 31
7,218 ft 148 ft ASP 123°
↑ 2.6kt ↔ 3.1kt
50° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Ástor Piazzola International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: SAZM
IATA Code: MDQ
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 72 ft MSL

Location

City: Mar del Plata
Country: AR
Latitude: -37.934200°
Longitude: -57.573300°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT4

Runway Information

Runway 13/31
Length: 7,218 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

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Airport operational data

• Operating hours: 24/7
• Ground handling available
• Fuel services available

About Ástor Piazzola International Airport

Ástor Piazzola International Airport (SAZM/MDQ) is a regional airport serving commercial and general aviation located in Mar del Plata, AR. The facility operates at an elevation of 72 feet above sea level and primarily serves regional commercial flights and general aviation.

The facility features 1 runway (13/31) with ASP surface . Weather services provide regular METAR reports and TAF forecasts to ensure safe flight operations in all conditions.

Pilots can access comprehensive weather data, including current conditions, extended forecasts, and flight rules analysis. The airport information displayed here includes runway details, operational data, and essential resources for flight planning and execution. All weather data is updated regularly to provide the most current information for aviation decision-making.

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.