Rosario Islas Malvinas International Airport (SAAR)

Rosario, Argentina · Latin America

By Renzo, CPL

ICAO

SAAR

IATA

ROS

City

Rosario

Country

Argentina

Region

Latin America

Elevation

85 ft

Runways

1 runway

Coordinates

-32.9036, -60.7850

Overview

Argentine Pampas airport third largest city. Active aeroclub with pilot training operations.

Current Weather at SAAR

Pilots flying into or out of Rosario Islas Malvinas 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.

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Check Weather Before Your Flight

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

  • METARHourly surface observation for SAAR. 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 SAAR. Check for runway closures, taxiway restrictions, and navaid outages.
  • PIREPPilot Reports from aircraft near Rosario. Real-world turbulence, icing, and cloud top reports.
  • SIG/AIRMETArea forecasts for significant weather, turbulence, and icing that may affect operations around Rosario Islas Malvinas International Airport.

Learn to read sectional charts to plan your route visually, and use our crosswind calculator to check runway compatibility with current winds.

Pilot Resources at Rosario Islas Malvinas International Airport

Radio Frequencies

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 Frequencies change -- never rely on outdated sources.

Training Availability

Flight Training Available

Rosario Islas Malvinas International Airport has flight schools and training programs operating on the field or nearby. Browse flight schools

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