General Alvear Airport

SAMA

General Alvear, AR

Last Updated
May 14, 18:00Z

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Weather Source: Suboficial Ay Santiago Germano Airport (SAMR)
Distance: 45nm / 83km from SAMA

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 51 min ago
18:00Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
17°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 8°C
3 kt
50°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
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QNH
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Raw METAR

METAR SAMR 141800Z 05003KT 9999 FEW040 17/08 Q1020

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 1,489 ft
FEW 4,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
4,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
5,489 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

General Alvear Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with few clouds at 4,000 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the northeast (50°) at 3 knots.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. No ceiling exists. Cloud layers reported: few at 4,000 ft.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 17°C (63°F) with a dewpoint of 8°C, indicating moderate moisture conditions.

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.

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Airport Runway Layout

N
AMA
17 ✈️
35

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 17/35
Active: 17
4,921 ft 98 ft GRE
1.5 kt 2.6 kt
120° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

General Alvear Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: SAMA
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 1,489 ft MSL

Location

City: General Alvear
Country: AR
Latitude: -35.058899°
Longitude: -67.692802°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+5

Runway Information

Runway 17/35
Length: 4,921 ft
Width: 98 ft
Surface: GRE
ILS: No

Nearby Airports

VFR MVFR IFR LIFR No Data

About General Alvear Airport

General Alvear Airport (SAMA) is located in General Alvear, AR at an elevation of 1,489 feet MSL. The airport has 1 runway (17/35), with the longest at 4,921 feet.

Airport Overview

General Alvear Airport serves General Alvear 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 (17/35) with gre surface. The longest runway measures 4,921 feet, adequate for light general aviation aircraft.

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 SAMA, 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.