Comodoro D.R. Salomón Airport

SAMM / LGS

Malargue, AR

Last Updated
Jul 4, 11:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 54 min ago
11:00Z

☀️ Day
MVFR
Flight Rules
-5°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -7°C
3 kt
270°
10+ km
Visibility
1,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR SAMM 041100Z 27003KT 9999 BKN010 BKN020 M05/M07 Q1018

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 4,685 ft
BKN 1,000 ft AGL
BKN 2,000 ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
1,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
5,685 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
2,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
6,685 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

MVFR

Comodoro D.R. Salomón Airport is currently reporting marginal VFR (MVFR) conditions with broken clouds at 1,000 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the west (270°) at 3 knots.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. The ceiling is 1000 feet AGL (broken), placing conditions in the MVFR category.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is -5°C (23°F) with a dewpoint of -7°C. The temperature-dewpoint spread is very narrow, indicating saturated or near-saturated air. Fog formation or low cloud development is likely. Temperatures are at or below freezing. Check for icing conditions and ensure aircraft anti-ice/de-ice systems are operational if required.

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.

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Airport Runway Layout

N
AMM
14
32
9
27 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
14/32 8,694 ft 98 ft ASP 144°
1.8 kt 2.4 kt
126° angle
✈️ 9/27
Active: 27
4,757 ft 66 ft ASP 96°
3.0 kt 0.0 kt
0° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - SAMM

6,171 observations | Sep 2025 - Jul 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
91.4%
MVFR
7.4%
IFR
0.9%
LIFR
0.3%

Comodoro D.R. Salomón Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 91.4% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 5.3 knots. Calm conditions occur 11.1% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -7°C to 35°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are September, December, October.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 5.3 kt
Maximum Recorded: 23 kt
Calm Winds: 11.1%
Direction Distribution:
E
10.8%
N
12.5%
S
7.5%
W
20.3%
NE
18.4%
NW
4.9%
SE
5.8%
SW
8.7%

Temperature Range

Average: 15.6°C
Range: -7°C to 35°C
-7°C 35°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0.5%

Best Months for VFR

September December October

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 14/32
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.8 kt

Statistics computed from 6,171 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jul 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Comodoro D.R. Salomón Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: SAMM
IATA Code: LGS
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 4,685 ft MSL

Location

City: Malargue
Country: AR
Latitude: -35.493599°
Longitude: -69.574303°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+5

Runway Information

Runway 14/32
Length: 8,694 ft
Width: 98 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 9/27
Length: 4,757 ft
Width: 66 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

Nearby Airports

VFR MVFR IFR LIFR No Data

About Comodoro D.R. Salomón Airport

Overview

Comodoro D.R. Salomón Airport serves the Malargüe region in Argentina, positioned at a high elevation of 4685 ft MSL. As a medium-sized airport, it provides critical aviation infrastructure for this mountainous area of western Argentina, supporting regional transportation needs in Mendoza Province.

Flying Conditions

The airport's high-altitude location at 4685 ft MSL presents significant performance considerations for aircraft, particularly during warmer months when density altitude can substantially increase. Pilots should anticipate potential reduced aircraft performance due to the elevation, with careful attention to weight, temperature, and runway length factors.

Notable Features

The airport features two asphalt runways: a primary 14/32 runway measuring 8694 feet, and a secondary 9/27 runway of 4757 feet. Its geographical coordinates at -35.493599, -69.574303 place it in a mountainous region, suggesting potential terrain-induced wind variations and complex local meteorological conditions.

Approach Considerations

With two runways of significantly different lengths, pilots have operational flexibility based on wind conditions. The longer 14/32 runway provides substantial landing and takeoff options, while the shorter 9/27 runway can serve as an alternative, particularly important given the airport's elevated terrain and potential wind challenges.

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.