Minister Pistarini International Airport

SAEZ / EZE

Buenos Aires (Ezeiza), AR

Last Updated
Jul 4, 21:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 10 min ago
21:00Z

🌙 Night
MVFR
Flight Rules
9°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 5°C
2 kt
Variable
10+ km
Visibility
2,400 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1026 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR SAEZ 042100Z VRB02KT 9999 FEW018 BKN024 09/05 Q1026 NOSIG

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 67 ft
FEW 1,800 ft AGL
BKN 2,400 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
1,800 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,867 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
2,400 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,467 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

MVFR

Minister Pistarini International Airport is currently reporting marginal VFR (MVFR) conditions with broken clouds at 2,400 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are calm, presenting no crosswind concerns for any runway.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. The ceiling is 2400 feet AGL (broken), placing conditions in the MVFR category.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 9°C (48°F) with a dewpoint of 5°C. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread suggests high humidity and potential for visibility restrictions, especially during cooling periods.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 24 hours. IFR conditions are expected to persist or develop. An instrument rating and IFR flight plan are recommended. Expected weather includes: Mist, Shallow Fog, Light Rain, Drizzle. There is a 40% probability of LIFR conditions with Shallow Fog between 08:00Z and 11:00Z.

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 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.

QNH
1026 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1024 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (67 ft)
Pressure Alt
-316 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -1,020 ft
ISA Deviation: -5.9°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF SAEZ 041700Z 0418/0518 04005KT 9999 OVC015 TX10/0419Z TN03/0509Z BECMG 0420/0422 11005KT BKN020 BECMG 0503/0506 VRB03KT 4000 BR SCT010 PROB40 TEMPO 0508/0511 0800 MIFG BKN010 BECMG 0512/0514 18005KT 7000 -RA DZ SCT010 BKN025 OVC040
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
21:10Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 40° 5 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 1,500 ft
03:00Z BECMG
+6h
IFR VRB 3 kt
Visibility: 4 km
Mist
08:00Z PROB40 TEMPO
+11h
LIFR
Visibility: 0.8 km
Ceiling: 1,000 ft
Shallow Fog

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
AEZ
11
29
17
35

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
11/29 10,827 ft 197 ft ASP 102° No wind data
17/35 10,187 ft 148 ft ASP 164° No wind data
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - SAEZ

8,043 observations | Sep 2025 - Jul 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
69.9%
MVFR
14.7%
IFR
6.3%
LIFR
9.1%

Minister Pistarini International Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 69.9% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 15.4% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the E averaging 6.6 knots, with gusts recorded up to 136 knots. Temperature extremes range from -2°C to 40°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. Fog is a notable factor, occurring in approximately 19.8% of observations, with visibility below 3 SM in 0% of reports. The best months for VFR flying are January, February, December.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: E (90°)
Average Speed: 6.6 kt
Maximum Recorded: 136 kt
Calm Winds: 4.5%
Direction Distribution:
E
19.4%
N
8.3%
S
14.2%
W
11.5%
NE
12.8%
NW
7.1%
SE
13.2%
SW
8.8%

Temperature Range

Average: 18.3°C
Range: -2°C to 40°C
-2°C 40°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 19.8%

Best Months for VFR

January February December

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 11/29
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4 kt
Runway 17/35
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.7 kt

Statistics computed from 8,043 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jul 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Minister Pistarini International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: SAEZ
IATA Code: EZE
Type: large airport
Status: active
Elevation: 67 ft MSL

Location

City: Buenos Aires (Ezeiza)
Country: AR
Latitude: -34.822200°
Longitude: -58.535800°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+4

Runway Information

Runway 11/29
Length: 10,827 ft
Width: 197 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 17/35
Length: 10,187 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Minister Pistarini International Airport

Overview

Minister Pistarini International Airport serves as the primary international gateway for Buenos Aires, Argentina, located in Ezeiza, approximately 35 kilometers southwest of the city center. As a large airport with significant elevation at 67 ft MSL, it handles major international and intercontinental passenger and cargo traffic for the Buenos Aires metropolitan area.

Flying Conditions

Buenos Aires experiences variable weather conditions typical of a temperate climate, with potential for significant wind shifts across the two substantial runways. The airport's two asphalt runways (11/29 at 10,827 ft and 17/35 at 10,187 ft) provide excellent operational flexibility for aircraft handling diverse meteorological scenarios.

Notable Features

The airport's geographic positioning at -34.822200, -58.535800 places it in a relatively flat region surrounding Buenos Aires, which minimizes significant terrain challenges for approach and departure. With two long runways exceeding 10,000 feet, the airport can accommodate wide-body aircraft and provide substantial operational resilience during varying weather conditions.

Approach Considerations

Runway 11/29 and 17/35 offer complementary operational capabilities, allowing pilots to select the most appropriate surface based on prevailing wind conditions. The substantial runway lengths provide ample landing and takeoff margins for heavy commercial aircraft, with options to adjust approach strategies based on current meteorological parameters.

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
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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.