Teniente Benjamin Matienzo Airport

SANT / TUC

San Miguel de Tucumán, AR

Last Updated
May 14, 23:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 38 min ago
23:00Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
17°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 12°C
3 kt
120°
9 km
Visibility
5,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR SANT 142300Z 12003KT 9000 BKN050 BKN070 17/12 Q1020

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 1,493 ft
BKN 5,000 ft AGL
BKN 7,000 ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
5,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
6,493 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
7,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
8,493 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Teniente Benjamin Matienzo Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with broken clouds at 5,000 feet and 9 km visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the east-southeast (120°) at 3 knots.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 9 km. The ceiling is 5000 feet AGL (broken), well above standard VFR minimums.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 17°C (63°F) with a dewpoint of 12°C, indicating moderate moisture conditions.

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: Mist, Fog. Temporary LIFR conditions are forecast with Fog between 10:00Z and 12:00Z.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight. 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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TAF SANT 141700Z 1418/1518 18005KT 9000 NSC TX23/1518Z TN09/1511Z BECMG 1421/1424 VRB02KT BECMG 1502/1505 36005KT 4000 BR SCT010 TEMPO 1510/1512 0800 FG BKN006 BECMG 1514/1517 09005KT 9000 SCT030
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
23:37Z BASE
+0h
VFR 180° 5 kt
Visibility: 9 km
02:00Z BECMG
+3h
IFR 360° 5 kt
Visibility: 4 km
Mist
10:00Z TEMPO
+11h
LIFR
Visibility: 0.8 km
Ceiling: 600 ft
Fog

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
ANT
02
20 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 02/20
Active: 20
11,483 ft 148 ft CON 10°
0.5 kt 3.0 kt
80° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - SANT

5,837 observations | Sep 2025 - May 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
58.5%
MVFR
26.7%
IFR
7.1%
LIFR
7.6%

Teniente Benjamin Matienzo Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 58.5% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 14.7% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the SW averaging 5.8 knots, with gusts recorded up to 35 knots. Temperature extremes range from 5°C to 39°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are May, November, January.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: SW (225°)
Average Speed: 5.8 kt
Maximum Recorded: 35 kt
Calm Winds: 2.2%
Direction Distribution:
N
19.5%
NE
7.3%
E
13.4%
SE
6.9%
S
13.2%
SW
21.2%
W
5.6%
NW
10.7%

Temperature Range

Average: 22.3°C
Range: 5°C to 39°C
5°C 39°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0.7%

Best Months for VFR

May November January

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 02/20
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.2 kt

Statistics computed from 5,837 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - May 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Teniente Benjamin Matienzo Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: SANT
IATA Code: TUC
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 1,493 ft MSL

Location

City: San Miguel de Tucumán
Country: AR
Latitude: -26.840900°
Longitude: -65.104897°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+4

Runway Information

Runway 02/20
Length: 11,483 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No

About Teniente Benjamin Matienzo Airport

Overview

Teniente Benjamin Matienzo Airport serves San Miguel de Tucumán, located in the Tucumán Province of Argentina. As a medium-sized airport situated at 1,493 feet above mean sea level, it provides critical aviation infrastructure for the region. The airport supports regional and potentially national air transportation needs with its substantial 11,483-foot concrete runway.

Flying Conditions

The airport's elevation at 1,493 feet MSL suggests a moderate terrain environment that can experience variable atmospheric conditions typical of northwestern Argentina. Pilots should anticipate potential temperature and density altitude variations that could impact aircraft performance, particularly during seasonal transitions. The geographic location indicates potential for complex local weather patterns influenced by nearby terrain.

Notable Features

Located at coordinates -26.840900, -65.104897, Teniente Benjamin Matienzo Airport is positioned in a region with potentially challenging geographic characteristics. The long concrete runway (02/20) provides significant operational flexibility for various aircraft types and sizes. Pilots should be attentive to potential local terrain effects on wind patterns and approach dynamics.

Approach Considerations

The runway's 02/20 orientation suggests potential crosswind considerations during approach and landing. With a substantial 11,483-foot runway length, the airport offers generous landing and takeoff options for most aircraft categories. Pilots should conduct standard terrain and wind assessments specific to the local geographic context when planning arrivals and departures.

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.