Aviador C. Campos Airport

SAZY / CPC

Chapelco/San Martin de los Andes, AR

Last Updated
Jul 4, 00:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Stale 9 hours ago
00:00Z

☀️ Day
MVFR
Flight Rules
0°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -3°C
3 kt
290°
10+ km
Visibility
1,500 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR SAZY 040000Z 29003KT 9999 OVC015 M00/M03 Q1019

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 2,569 ft
OVC 1,500 ft AGL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
1,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
4,069 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

MVFR

Aviador C. Campos Airport is currently reporting marginal VFR (MVFR) conditions with overcast skies at 1,500 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility. Note: This observation is 8.8 hours old and conditions may have changed.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the west-northwest (290°) at 3 knots.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. The ceiling is 1500 feet AGL (overcast), placing conditions in the MVFR category.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 0°C (32°F) with a dewpoint of -3°C. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread suggests high humidity and potential for visibility restrictions, especially during cooling periods. Temperatures are at or below freezing. Check for icing conditions and ensure aircraft anti-ice/de-ice systems are operational if required.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 24 hours. The forecast shows a transition between VFR and IFR conditions. Pilots should monitor the forecast closely and have an alternate airport plan. Expected weather includes: Shallow Fog, Mist. There is a 40% probability of LIFR conditions with Shallow Fog, Mist between 07:00Z and 12:00Z.

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. The forecast indicates conditions may deteriorate. Ensure you have fuel reserves and a viable alternate airport.

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 SAZY 032300Z 0400/0424 VRB03KT 9999 OVC015 TX04/0418Z TNM05/0411Z PROB40 0407/0412 2000 MIFG BR OVC003 BECMG 0412/0414 27010KT CAVOK
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
08:47Z BASE
+0h
MVFR VRB 3 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 1,500 ft
12:00Z BECMG
+4h
VFR 270° 10 kt
Visibility: >10km

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
AZY
06
24 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 06/24
Active: 24
8,205 ft 148 ft ASP 68°
1.9 kt 2.3 kt
50° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - SAZY

5,512 observations | Sep 2025 - Jul 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
88.8%
MVFR
9.6%
IFR
0.5%
LIFR
1.2%

Aviador C. Campos Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 88.8% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 12.2 knots, with gusts recorded up to 40 knots. Calm conditions occur 16.8% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -8°C to 36°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are January, October, December.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 12.2 kt
Maximum Recorded: 40 kt
Calm Winds: 16.8%
Direction Distribution:
E
6.9%
N
0.9%
S
2.7%
W
44%
NE
3.8%
NW
0.7%
SE
1%
SW
23.3%

Temperature Range

Average: 11.7°C
Range: -8°C to 36°C
-8°C 36°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 2.1%

Best Months for VFR

January October December

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 06/24
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.6 kt

Statistics computed from 5,512 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jul 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Aviador C. Campos Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: SAZY
IATA Code: CPC
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 2,569 ft MSL

Location

City: Chapelco/San Martin de los Andes
Country: AR
Latitude: -40.075401°
Longitude: -71.137299°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+5

Runway Information

Runway 06/24
Length: 8,205 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

Nearby Airports

VFR MVFR IFR LIFR No Data

About Aviador C. Campos Airport

Overview

Aviador C. Campos Airport serves the Chapelco and San Martin de los Andes region in Argentina, positioned at an elevation of 2569 feet mean sea level. As a medium-sized airport, it provides essential transportation infrastructure for the Patagonian area, supporting regional and potentially limited commercial aviation operations.

Flying Conditions

Located at coordinates -40.075401, -71.137299, the airport experiences typical Patagonian mountain weather with potential significant wind and visibility variations. The high elevation of 2569 feet MSL indicates terrain-influenced meteorological conditions that pilots must carefully evaluate during pre-flight planning and approach phases.

Notable Features

The airport features a single runway (06/24) measuring 8205 feet in length, constructed with an asphalt (ASP) surface. Its substantial runway length and mountain region location suggest the airport is designed to accommodate regional aircraft and potentially serve as an important transportation hub for the surrounding mountainous terrain.

Approach Considerations

Runway 06/24 orientation indicates potential crosswind challenges typical of mountain airport environments. Pilots should anticipate terrain-influenced wind patterns and prepare for potential rapid weather changes consistent with the airport's high-elevation Patagonian location. Standard mountain flying precautions and thorough pre-flight weather assessment are strongly recommended.

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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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.