La Plata Airport

SADL / LPG

La Plata, AR

Last Updated
Jun 10, 18:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 51 min ago
18:00Z

🌙 Night
MVFR
Flight Rules
14°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 10°C
5 kt
360°
10+ km
Visibility
2,800 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR SADL 101800Z 36005KT 9999 SCT020TCU BKN028 OVC100 14/10 Q1016

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 72 ft
SCT 2,000 ft AGL (TCU)
BKN 2,800 ft AGL
OVC 10,000 ft AGL
SCT (TCU)
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
2,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,072 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
2,800 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,872 ft AMSL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
10,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
10,072 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

MVFR

La Plata Airport is currently reporting marginal VFR (MVFR) conditions with overcast skies at 10,000 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the north (360°) at 5 knots. Runway 32 is favored with a 4-knot headwind and 3-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. The ceiling is 2800 feet AGL (broken), placing conditions in the MVFR category. Caution: towering cumulus clouds reported at 2,000 ft AGL, indicating convective activity in the area.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 14°C (57°F) with a dewpoint of 10°C. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread suggests high humidity and potential for visibility restrictions, especially during cooling periods.

Pilot Recommendations

VFR pilots should exercise caution. Consider filing IFR if instrument rated, or postponing the flight if conditions are expected to deteriorate further.

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

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Airport Runway Layout

N
ADL
14
32
2 ✈️
20

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
14/32 3,904 ft 75 ft ASP 138°
3.7 kt 3.3 kt
138° angle
✈️ 2/20
Active: 2
4,682 ft 148 ft ASP 13°
4.7 kt 1.7 kt
20° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - SADL

6,328 observations | Sep 2025 - Jun 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
78.5%
MVFR
12.1%
IFR
4.5%
LIFR
4.9%

La Plata Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 78.5% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 9.4% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the E averaging 6.1 knots, with gusts recorded up to 56 knots. Temperature extremes range from 1°C to 38°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. Fog is a notable factor, occurring in approximately 10.4% of observations, with visibility below 3 SM in 0% of reports. The best months for VFR flying are January, February, December.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: E (90°)
Average Speed: 6.1 kt
Maximum Recorded: 56 kt
Calm Winds: 9.2%
Direction Distribution:
E
24.4%
N
12.6%
S
17.5%
W
9.5%
NE
9.9%
NW
3.5%
SE
8.1%
SW
5.4%

Temperature Range

Average: 18.5°C
Range: 1°C to 38°C
1°C 38°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 10.4%

Best Months for VFR

January February December

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 14/32
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.1 kt

Statistics computed from 6,328 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jun 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

La Plata Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: SADL
IATA Code: LPG
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 72 ft MSL

Location

City: La Plata
Country: AR
Latitude: -34.972200°
Longitude: -57.894700°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+4

Runway Information

Runway 14/32
Length: 3,904 ft
Width: 75 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 2/20
Length: 4,682 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About La Plata Airport

Overview

La Plata Airport serves the La Plata metropolitan area in Argentina, positioned at coordinates -34.972200, -57.894700. As a medium airport situated at an elevation of 72 feet above mean sea level, it provides essential aviation infrastructure for the region's transportation needs.

Flying Conditions

Located at a low elevation of 72 ft MSL, La Plata Airport experiences relatively stable atmospheric conditions typical of the Argentine coastal region. The airport's two asphalted runways (3904ft and 4682ft) suggest the area can accommodate moderate-sized aircraft with reasonable operational flexibility.

Notable Features

The airport features two parallel runways aligned at 14/32 and 2/20, both constructed with asphalt surfaces. Its geographical position near La Plata indicates potential maritime influence on local meteorological conditions, which pilots should anticipate during flight planning.

Approach Considerations

Pilots should note the airport's two runway orientations, which provide options for landing based on prevailing wind conditions. The 4682ft runway (2/20) offers slightly more landing length compared to the 3904ft runway (14/32), potentially providing additional operational advantages during approach and landing scenarios.

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.