La Puntilla Airport

SA16

La Puntilla, AR

Last Updated
May 14, 11:00Z

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Currently using: SAME
Weather Source: El Plumerillo Airport (SAME)
Distance: 9nm / 16km from SA16

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 33 min ago
11:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
8°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 2°C
1 kt
Variable
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
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QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR SAME 141100Z VRB01KT 9999 SCT100 08/02 Q1021

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 3,091 ft
SCT 10,000 ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
10,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
13,091 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

La Puntilla Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with scattered clouds at 10,000 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are calm, presenting no crosswind concerns for any runway.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. No ceiling exists. Cloud layers reported: scattered at 10,000 ft.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 8°C (46°F) with a dewpoint of 2°C, indicating moderate moisture conditions.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 24 hours. Conditions are expected to remain VFR throughout the forecast period.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight.

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

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF SAME 140500Z 1406/1506 20005KT CAVOK TX20/1420Z TN10/1411Z BECMG 1416/1419 09005KT BECMG 1501/1503 VRB02KT
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
11:32Z BASE
+0h
VFR 200° 5 kt
Visibility: >10km
16:00Z BECMG
+5h
VFR 90° 5 kt

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
A16
05
23

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
05/23 3,901 ft 65 ft ASP 50° No wind data
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

La Puntilla Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: SA16
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 3,091 ft MSL

Location

City: La Puntilla
Country: AR
Latitude: -32.962799°
Longitude: -68.873703°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+5

Runway Information

Runway 05/23
Length: 3,901 ft
Width: 65 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

Nearby Airports

VFR MVFR IFR LIFR No Data

About La Puntilla Airport

La Puntilla Airport (SA16) is located in La Puntilla, AR at an elevation of 3,091 feet MSL. The airport has 1 runway (05/23), with the longest at 3,901 feet.

Airport Overview

La Puntilla Airport serves La Puntilla in AR. As a smaller airfield, services may be limited. Pilots should verify fuel availability and operating hours before arrival. The airport features 1 runway (05/23) with asp surface. The longest runway measures 3,901 feet, adequate for light general aviation aircraft.

Elevation Considerations

The field elevation of 3091 feet requires attention to density altitude during warm weather operations.

Flight Planning

For current NOTAMs and operational information, consult the local aviation authority publications. Weather data including METAR and TAF reports are typically available from nearby reporting stations if not directly from this airport. Before flight, verify current conditions through official channels and check Jeppesen or national AIP for the latest aeronautical information.

Weather Information

When METAR observations are not available directly from SA16, pilots can reference weather from nearby airports shown above. Consider distance and terrain differences when using alternate weather sources. For official flight planning, always use approved weather briefing services.

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Pilots should always verify current conditions through official channels before flight.

Official Data Sources

Weather NOAA Aviation Weather Center • International METAR/TAF Network
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.