Orán Airport

SASO / ORA

Orán, AR

Last Updated
Jun 9, 20:00Z

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Currently using: SLYA
Weather Source: Yacuiba Airport (SLYA)
Distance: 81nm / 150km from SASO

Current Weather

Display Units
Aging 1 hour ago
20:00Z

🌙 Night
MVFR
Flight Rules
16°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 14°C
3 kt
150°
10+ km
Visibility
1,700 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR SLYA 092000Z 15003KT 9999 BKN017 OVC070 16/14 Q1015

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 1,171 ft
BKN 1,700 ft AGL
OVC 7,000 ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
1,700 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,871 ft AMSL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
7,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
8,171 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

MVFR

Orán Airport is currently reporting marginal VFR (MVFR) conditions with overcast skies at 7,000 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility. Note: This observation is 1.6 hours old and conditions may have changed.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the south-southeast (150°) at 3 knots.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. The ceiling is 1700 feet AGL (broken), placing conditions in the MVFR category.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 16°C (61°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. Conditions are expected to fluctuate between VFR and MVFR. VFR pilots should be prepared for deteriorating conditions. Expected weather includes: Drizzle.

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.

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 SLYA 091600Z 0918/1018 00000KT 9999 BKN017 OVC070 TX19/0919Z TN11/1010Z BECMG 1007/1009 5000 DZ SCT008 OVC070 BECMG 1012/1014 9999 NSW
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
21:34Z BASE
+0h
MVFR
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 1,700 ft
07:00Z BECMG
+10h
MVFR
Visibility: 5 km
Ceiling: 7,000 ft
Drizzle

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
ASO
1
19 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 1/19
Active: 19
4,839 ft 98 ft ASP 10°
2.3 kt 1.9 kt
40° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Orán Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: SASO
IATA Code: ORA
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 1,171 ft MSL

Location

City: Orán
Country: AR
Latitude: -23.152800°
Longitude: -64.329201°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+4

Runway Information

Runway 1/19
Length: 4,839 ft
Width: 98 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Orán Airport

Overview

Orán Airport serves the city of Orán in northwestern Argentina, situated in Salta Province. Located at coordinates -23.152800, -64.329201, this medium-sized airport provides essential regional transportation infrastructure at an elevation of 1171 feet above mean sea level.

Flying Conditions

The airport's elevation at 1171 ft MSL indicates a moderate terrain environment typical of Argentina's northern regions. Pilots should anticipate potential thermal variations and localized wind patterns common to this geographical area, which can influence approach and departure procedures.

Notable Features

The airport features a single runway (1/19) with an asphalted surface measuring 4,839 feet in length. Its geographical positioning in northwestern Argentina suggests potential mountainous terrain influences surrounding the airport's immediate airspace, requiring careful navigation and terrain awareness.

Approach Considerations

Runway 1/19's orientation suggests potential crosswind considerations during approaches. The 4,839-foot runway length accommodates medium-sized aircraft, providing adequate operational flexibility for regional aviation requirements in the Orán area.

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

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.