General Enrique Mosconi Airport

SAST / TTG

Tartagal, AR

Last Updated
May 14, 20:00Z

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Currently using: SLYA
Weather Source: Yacuiba Airport (SLYA)
Distance: 40nm / 74km from SAST

Current Weather

Display Units
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20:00Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
21°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 14°C
3 kt
220°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
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QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR SLYA 142000Z 22003KT 9999 SCT023 21/14 Q1018

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 1,472 ft
SCT 2,300 ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
2,300 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,772 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

General Enrique Mosconi Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with scattered clouds at 2,300 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility. Note: This observation is 1.8 hours old and conditions may have changed.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the southwest (220°) at 3 knots.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. No ceiling exists. Cloud layers reported: scattered at 2,300 ft.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 21°C (70°F) with a dewpoint of 14°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 SLYA 141600Z 1418/1518 21010KT 9999 FEW020 SCT070 TX24/1419Z TN10/1510Z BECMG 1423/1501 00000KT BKN070
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
21:46Z BASE
+0h
VFR 210° 10 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
23:00Z BECMG
+2h
VFR
Ceiling: 7,000 ft

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
AST
02
20 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 02/20
Active: 20
4,921 ft 98 ft ASP
2.8 kt 1.0 kt
20° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

General Enrique Mosconi Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: SAST
IATA Code: TTG
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 1,472 ft MSL

Location

City: Tartagal
Country: AR
Latitude: -22.616877°
Longitude: -63.793015°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+4

Runway Information

Runway 02/20
Length: 4,921 ft
Width: 98 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About General Enrique Mosconi Airport

Overview

General Enrique Mosconi Airport serves the city of Tartagal in northern Argentina, positioned at coordinates -22.616877, -63.793015. As a medium-sized airport with an elevation of 1472 feet above mean sea level, it provides essential aviation infrastructure for the Salta Province region. The airport primarily supports regional and domestic aviation operations.

Flying Conditions

The airport's elevation of 1472 ft MSL indicates a moderate terrain environment that can influence atmospheric conditions and aircraft performance. Pilots should anticipate potential density altitude variations, particularly during warmer seasons which can impact aircraft climbing capabilities. The airport's geographical location suggests potential for localized weather patterns typical of northern Argentine terrain.

Notable Features

The single runway (02/20) is 4921 feet long and surfaced with asphalt, accommodating medium-sized aircraft operations. Its orientation suggests potential crosswind considerations during approach and landing. The airport's moderate elevation and runway length require standard performance calculations for aircraft using this facility.

Approach Considerations

Runway 02/20's alignment indicates potential wind variability that pilots must carefully assess during approach. The 4921-foot asphalt runway requires standard runway performance calculations, especially considering the 1472 ft elevation. Pilots should conduct thorough pre-flight planning to ensure safe operational parameters for their specific aircraft type.

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.