Ministro Pistarini International Airport (SAEZ)
Buenos Aires, Argentina · Latin America
By Renzo Madueño, former Airbus A320 First Officer (Avianca), FAA commercial pilot
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 291100Z 18003KT 5000 BR NSC 16/15 Q1019 BECMG CAVOKWind 180° at 3 kt — likely active runway near heading 18
Current TAF
TAF AMD SAEZ 290855Z 2908/3006 05005KT 2000 BR SCT040 TX22/2918Z TN12/2909Z BECMG 2910/2911 12010KT CAVOKRead any SAEZ METAR without second-guessing
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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 Frequencies change -- never rely on outdated sources.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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