Domingo Faustino Sarmiento Airport

SANU / UAQ

San Juan, AR

Last Updated
Jul 4, 03:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 36 min ago
03:00Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
4°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -1°C
6 kt
180°
10+ km
Visibility
10,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR SANU 040300Z 18006KT 9999 SCT025 OVC100 04/M01 Q1021

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 1,958 ft
SCT 2,500 ft AGL
OVC 10,000 ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
2,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
4,458 ft AMSL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
10,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
11,958 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Domingo Faustino Sarmiento Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with overcast skies at 10,000 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the south (180°) at 6 knots. Runway 18/36 is favored with a 6-knot headwind and 0-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. The ceiling is 10000 feet AGL (overcast), well above standard VFR minimums.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 4°C (39°F) with a dewpoint of -1°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.

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 SANU 032300Z 0400/0424 18005KT 9999 SCT020 OVC100 TX08/0419Z TNM02/0411Z BECMG 0402/0404 36005KT BECMG 0404/0406 3000 BR BKN020 BECMG 0415/0417 14010KT BECMG 0421/0423 25005KT SCT025
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
03:35Z BASE
+0h
VFR 180° 5 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 10,000 ft
04:00Z BECMG
+1h
IFR
Visibility: 3 km
Ceiling: 2,000 ft
Mist
15:00Z BECMG
+12h
VFR 140° 10 kt

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
ANU
18 ✈️
36

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 18/36
Active: 18
8,071 ft 148 ft ASP 179°
6.0 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 - SANU

6,508 observations | Sep 2025 - Jul 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
93.3%
MVFR
5%
IFR
1.2%
LIFR
0.6%

Domingo Faustino Sarmiento Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 93.3% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 8 knots, with gusts recorded up to 55 knots. Calm conditions occur 10.1% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -4°C to 40°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are October, November, February.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 8 kt
Maximum Recorded: 55 kt
Calm Winds: 10.1%
Direction Distribution:
E
3.7%
N
11%
S
56.7%
W
2.5%
NE
3%
NW
3%
SE
8.1%
SW
1.9%

Temperature Range

Average: 20.9°C
Range: -4°C to 40°C
-4°C 40°C

Visibility

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

Best Months for VFR

October November February

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 18/36
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 1.9 kt

Statistics computed from 6,508 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jul 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Domingo Faustino Sarmiento Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: SANU
IATA Code: UAQ
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 1,958 ft MSL

Location

City: San Juan
Country: AR
Latitude: -31.571501°
Longitude: -68.418198°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+5

Runway Information

Runway 18/36
Length: 8,071 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

Nearby Airports

VFR MVFR IFR LIFR No Data

About Domingo Faustino Sarmiento Airport

Overview

Domingo Faustino Sarmiento Airport serves the San Juan region in Argentina, situated at an elevation of 1,958 feet above mean sea level. As a medium-sized airport, it provides critical aviation infrastructure for the surrounding area, supporting regional transportation and connectivity. The airport's coordinates at -31.571501, -68.418198 place it in the western part of Argentina.

Flying Conditions

Located at a significant elevation of 1,958 feet MSL, pilots should anticipate potential density altitude effects, particularly during warmer months. The airport's geographic position in San Juan suggests potential for variable wind conditions that could impact approach and landing performance. Pilots should carefully review current meteorological data before operations.

Notable Features

The primary runway (18/36) extends 8,071 feet and is constructed with asphalt (ASP) surface. Its substantial length accommodates a range of aircraft types and provides flexibility for different operational requirements. The runway's orientation suggests potential crosswind challenges depending on prevailing wind patterns in the San Juan region.

Approach Considerations

Runway 18/36's extended length of 8,071 feet offers pilots considerable landing and takeoff options. Given the airport's elevation and regional terrain, standard high-altitude approach considerations should be applied. Pilots should conduct thorough performance calculations accounting for the field elevation and local 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

Weather NOAA Aviation Weather Center • International METAR/TAF Network
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.