Martin Miguel De Guemes International Airport

SASA / SLA

Salta, AR

Last Updated
Apr 23, 05:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 45 min ago
05:00Z

🌙 Night
MVFR
Flight Rules
15°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 14°C
5 kt
360°
10+ km
Visibility
2,500 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1022 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR SASA 230500Z 36005KT 9999 SCT007 OVC025 15/14 Q1022 RMK PP000

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 4,088 ft
SCT 700 ft AGL
OVC 2,500 ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
700 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
4,788 ft AMSL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
2,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
6,588 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

MVFR

Martin Miguel De Guemes International Airport is currently reporting marginal VFR (MVFR) conditions with overcast skies at 2,500 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the north (360°) at 5 knots.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. The ceiling is 2500 feet AGL (overcast), placing conditions in the MVFR category.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 15°C (59°F) with a dewpoint of 14°C. The temperature-dewpoint spread is very narrow, indicating saturated or near-saturated air. Fog formation or low cloud development is likely.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 24 hours. IFR conditions are expected to persist or develop. An instrument rating and IFR flight plan are recommended. Expected weather includes: Light RADZ, Mist, Drizzle, Patches Fog, Drizzle, Fog, Light Drizzle, Mist. Temporary LIFR conditions are forecast with Drizzle, Fog between 06:00Z and 12:00Z.

Pilot Recommendations

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

QNH
1022 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
886 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (4,088 ft)
Pressure Alt
3,826 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 4,807 ft
ISA Deviation: +8.2°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF SASA 222300Z 2300/2324 VRB02KT 5000 -RADZ BR OVC015 TX18/2318Z TN14/2310Z BECMG 2302/2305 1500 DZ BCFG OVC003 TEMPO 2306/2312 0500 DZ FG OVC002 BECMG 2315/2318 05005KT 5000 -DZ BR OVC015
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
05:45Z BASE
+0h
MVFR VRB 2 kt
Visibility: 5 km
Ceiling: 1,500 ft
Light RADZ, Mist
06:00Z TEMPO
+1h
LIFR
Visibility: 0.5 km
Ceiling: 200 ft
Drizzle, Fog
15:00Z BECMG
+10h
MVFR 50° 5 kt
Visibility: 5 km
Ceiling: 1,500 ft
Light Drizzle, Mist

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°
4.7 kt 1.7 kt
20° angle
✈️ 6/24
Active: 6
7,874 ft 98 ft ASP 52°
2.5 kt 4.3 kt
60° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - SASA

5,391 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
77.9%
MVFR
17.5%
IFR
3.6%
LIFR
1%

Martin Miguel De Guemes International Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 77.9% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 4.6% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the NE averaging 5.8 knots. Temperatures typically range between 6°C and 36°C with an average of 20.3°C. The best months for VFR flying are September, November, October.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NE (45°)
Average Speed: 5.8 kt
Maximum Recorded: 26 kt
Calm Winds: 2.8%
Direction Distribution:
N
17.9%
NE
25.7%
E
13.2%
SE
3.4%
S
4.5%
SW
8.1%
W
18.6%
NW
5.8%

Temperature Range

Average: 20.3°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 5,391 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 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.