Aviador C. Campos Airport

SAZY / CPC

Chapelco/San Martin de los Andes, AR

Last Updated
Jul 26, 00:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Stale 8 hours ago
00:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
4°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 1°C
9 kt
270°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR SAZY 260000Z 27009KT 9999 FEW020 SCT200 04/01 Q1014

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 2,569 ft
FEW 2,000 ft AGL
SCT 20,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
2,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
4,569 ft AMSL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
20,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
22,569 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Aviador C. Campos Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with scattered clouds at 20,000 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility. Note: This observation is 7.8 hours old and conditions may have changed.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the west (270°) at 9 knots. Runway 24 is favored with a 8-knot headwind and 5-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. No ceiling exists. Cloud layers reported: few at 2,000 ft, scattered at 20,000 ft.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 4°C (39°F) with a dewpoint of 1°C. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread suggests high humidity and potential for visibility restrictions, especially during cooling periods.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 24 hours. The forecast shows a transition between VFR and IFR conditions. Pilots should monitor the forecast closely and have an alternate airport plan. Expected weather includes: Light RASN, Heavy RASN. Temporary LIFR conditions are forecast with Heavy RASN between 11:00Z and 18:00Z.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread creates risk of fog formation, particularly during evening and early morning hours. The forecast indicates conditions may deteriorate. Ensure you have fuel reserves and a viable alternate airport.

This briefing is generated from real-time METAR and TAF data. Always verify with official sources before flight.

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF SAZY 252300Z 2600/2624 25015KT 9999 SCT020 TX04/2600Z TNM01/2611Z BECMG 2609/2612 16005KT 5000 -RASN BKN020 OVC030 TEMPO 2611/2618 1000 +RASN BKN003 OVC010 BECMG 2622/2624 8000 -RASN
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
07:48Z BASE
+0h
VFR 250° 15 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
09:00Z BECMG
+2h
MVFR 160° 5 kt
Visibility: 5 km
Ceiling: 2,000 ft
Light RASN
11:00Z TEMPO
+4h
LIFR
Visibility: 1 km
Ceiling: 300 ft
Heavy RASN

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
AZY
06
24 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 06/24
Active: 24
8,205 ft 148 ft ASP 68°
7.8 kt 4.5 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 - SAZY

5,841 observations | Sep 2025 - Jul 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
86.9%
MVFR
10.9%
IFR
0.7%
LIFR
1.5%

Aviador C. Campos Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 86.9% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 12 knots, with gusts recorded up to 40 knots. Calm conditions occur 17.4% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -8°C to 36°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are January, October, December.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 12 kt
Maximum Recorded: 40 kt
Calm Winds: 17.4%
Direction Distribution:
E
7.4%
N
1%
S
2.7%
W
42.8%
NE
4.5%
NW
0.7%
SE
0.9%
SW
22.5%

Temperature Range

Average: 11.2°C
Range: -8°C to 36°C
-8°C 36°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 2.5%

Best Months for VFR

January October December

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 06/24
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.5 kt

Statistics computed from 5,841 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jul 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Aviador C. Campos Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: SAZY
IATA Code: CPC
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 2,569 ft MSL

Location

City: Chapelco/San Martin de los Andes
Country: AR
Latitude: -40.075401°
Longitude: -71.137299°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+5

Runway Information

Runway 06/24
Length: 8,205 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

Nearby Airports

VFR MVFR IFR LIFR No Data

About Aviador C. Campos Airport

Overview

Aviador C. Campos Airport serves the Chapelco and San Martin de los Andes region in Argentina, positioned at an elevation of 2569 feet mean sea level. As a medium-sized airport, it provides essential transportation infrastructure for the Patagonian area, supporting regional and potentially limited commercial aviation operations.

Flying Conditions

Located at coordinates -40.075401, -71.137299, the airport experiences typical Patagonian mountain weather with potential significant wind and visibility variations. The high elevation of 2569 feet MSL indicates terrain-influenced meteorological conditions that pilots must carefully evaluate during pre-flight planning and approach phases.

Notable Features

The airport features a single runway (06/24) measuring 8205 feet in length, constructed with an asphalt (ASP) surface. Its substantial runway length and mountain region location suggest the airport is designed to accommodate regional aircraft and potentially serve as an important transportation hub for the surrounding mountainous terrain.

Approach Considerations

Runway 06/24 orientation indicates potential crosswind challenges typical of mountain airport environments. Pilots should anticipate terrain-influenced wind patterns and prepare for potential rapid weather changes consistent with the airport's high-elevation Patagonian location. Standard mountain flying precautions and thorough pre-flight weather assessment are strongly recommended.

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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Airports OurAirports.com • Public domain airport database
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.