Ministro Pistarini International Airport (SAEZ)

Buenos Aires, Argentina · Latin America

By Renzo, CPL

ICAO

SAEZ

IATA

EZE

City

Buenos Aires

Country

Argentina

Region

Latin America

Elevation

67 ft

Runways

2 runways

Coordinates

-34.8222, -58.5358

Overview

Argentine capital international airport and Aerolineas Argentinas hub. Pampas weather patterns.

Current Weather at SAEZ

Pilots flying into or out of Ministro Pistarini International Airport should always check the latest METAR (Meteorological Aerodrome Report) before departure. A METAR is a standardized weather observation issued every hour (or more frequently as a SPECI when conditions change rapidly). It includes wind direction and speed, visibility, cloud layers, temperature, dewpoint, and altimeter setting -- everything you need for a safe go/no-go decision.

Live conditions

Current METAR

METAR SAEZ 080900Z 16006KT 5000 -RA BKN006 OVC010 11/11 Q1020 NOSIG

Wind 160° at 6 kt — likely active runway near heading 16

Current TAF

TAF SAEZ 080500Z 0806/0906 12010KT 8000 DZ OVC015 TX12/0806Z TN09/0906Z BECMG 0806/0807 5000 RA BR PROB30 TEMPO 0809/0812 3000 TSRA BKN010 OVC040 FEW045CB BECMG 0817/0819 14008KT 9999 BKN010 BKN020 BECMG 0901/0903 VRB03KT

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Check Weather Before Your Flight

A thorough weather briefing is essential for safe flight operations at Ministro Pistarini International Airport. Here are the key weather products every pilot should review:

METARHourly surface observation for SAEZ. Includes wind, visibility, ceiling, temp/dewpoint, and altimeter.
TAFTerminal Aerodrome Forecast covering the next 24-30 hours. Look for expected wind shifts, visibility changes, and precipitation.
NOTAMNotices to Air Missions for SAEZ. Check for runway closures, taxiway restrictions, and navaid outages.
PIREPPilot Reports from aircraft near Buenos Aires. Real-world turbulence, icing, and cloud top reports.
SIG/AIRMETArea forecasts for significant weather, turbulence, and icing that may affect operations around Ministro Pistarini International Airport.

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Pilot Resources at Ministro Pistarini International Airport

Radio Frequencies

Always verify current frequencies in the Chart Supplement (formerly A/FD) before flight. Common frequencies for airports like SAEZ include ATIS/AWOS, Ground, Tower (if towered), Approach/Departure, and Clearance Delivery. Frequencies change -- never rely on outdated sources.

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Training Availability

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No On-Field Training Reported

Ministro Pistarini International Airport is primarily a commercial operations airport. Check nearby GA airports for flight training options.

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