Gobernador Castello Airport

SAVV / VDM

Viedma / Carmen de Patagones, AR

Last Updated
May 14, 21:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Aging 1 hour ago
21:00Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
13°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 5°C
7 kt
330°
--
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR SAVV 142100Z 33007KT CAVOK 13/05 Q1017

Weather Briefing

VFR

Gobernador Castello Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with clear skies. Note: This observation is 1.1 hours old and conditions may have changed.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the north-northwest (330°) at 7 knots. Runway 28 is favored with a 4-knot headwind and 5-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Skies are clear with unlimited ceiling.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 13°C (55°F) with a dewpoint of 5°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 SAVV 141700Z 1418/1518 29008KT 9999 FEW020 TX17/1419Z TN06/1510Z BECMG 1501/1503 34012KT BECMG 1508/1510 9999 SCT030 BKN080
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
22:05Z BASE
+0h
VFR 290° 8 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
01:00Z BECMG
+3h
VFR 340° 12 kt
08:00Z BECMG
+10h
VFR
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 8,000 ft

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
AVV
10
28 ✈️
2
20

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 10/28
Active: 28
8,366 ft 148 ft ASP 105°
4.5 kt 5.4 kt
50° angle
2/20 4,954 ft 148 ft ASP 25°
4.0 kt 5.7 kt
55° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - SAVV

5,742 observations | Sep 2025 - May 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
90.2%
MVFR
5.3%
IFR
2.7%
LIFR
1.8%

Gobernador Castello Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 90.2% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the N averaging 10.2 knots, with gusts recorded up to 34 knots. Temperature extremes range from -3°C to 40°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are December, February, March.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: N (0°)
Average Speed: 10.2 kt
Maximum Recorded: 34 kt
Calm Winds: 0.2%
Direction Distribution:
N
20.7%
NE
10.4%
E
7.8%
SE
8.4%
S
12.3%
SW
11.3%
W
8.8%
NW
20.2%

Temperature Range

Average: 18.2°C
Range: -3°C to 40°C
-3°C 40°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 1.7%

Best Months for VFR

December February March

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 10/28
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 7.2 kt

Statistics computed from 5,742 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - May 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Gobernador Castello Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: SAVV
IATA Code: VDM
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 20 ft MSL

Location

City: Viedma / Carmen de Patagones
Country: AR
Latitude: -40.869200°
Longitude: -63.000400°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+4

Runway Information

Runway 10/28
Length: 8,366 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 2/20
Length: 4,954 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Gobernador Castello Airport

Overview

Gobernador Castello Airport serves the twin cities of Viedma and Carmen de Patagones in Argentina's Río Negro Province. Located at coordinates -40.869200, -63.000400, this medium-sized airport provides essential regional aviation infrastructure with an elevation of 20 feet mean sea level.

Flying Conditions

The airport's relatively low elevation and Patagonian coastal location suggest potential for variable wind conditions typical of the region. Pilots should anticipate potential crosswind challenges, particularly with the airport's two asphalted runways oriented at different angles (10/28 and 2/20).

Notable Features

With two substantial runways (10/28 at 8,366 feet and 2/20 at 4,954 feet), Gobernador Castello Airport can accommodate a range of aircraft sizes and operational requirements. The airport's geographical position near the Atlantic coast introduces potential maritime meteorological influences that could impact flight planning.

Approach Considerations

Runway selection will likely depend on prevailing wind direction, with the longer 10/28 runway offering more flexibility for larger aircraft. The significant runway length on 10/28 provides additional safety margins for approach and landing variations in the challenging Patagonian atmospheric conditions.

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.