Ingeniero Aeronautico Ambrosio L.V. Taravella International Airport (SACO)
Cordoba, Argentina · Latin America
By Renzo, CPL
ICAO
SACO
IATA
COR
City
Cordoba
Country
Argentina
Region
Latin America
Elevation
1,604 ft
Runways
2 runways
Coordinates
-31.3236, -64.2080
Overview
Argentine interior hub at moderate elevation. Important university aviation programs and training center.
Current Weather at SACO
Pilots flying into or out of Ingeniero Aeronautico Ambrosio L.V. Taravella 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 SACO 030900Z 03008KT 9999 OVC027 13/10 Q1020 NOSIGWind 030° at 8 kt — likely active runway near heading 03
Current TAF
TAF SACO 030500Z 0306/0406 02005KT 9999 SCT010 OVC040 TX16/0318Z TN12/0310Z BECMG 0309/0312 VRB03KT 5000 -DZ BR OVC012 BECMG 0313/0316 02010KT 8000 OVC015 PROB40 0321/0324 5000 -DZ BR BKN008 OVC010 BECMG 0403/0406 05005KT 1200 DZ BR OVC007Decode METAR for SACO
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Check Weather Before Your Flight
A thorough weather briefing is essential for safe flight operations at Ingeniero Aeronautico Ambrosio L.V. Taravella International Airport. Here are the key weather products every pilot should review:
- METARHourly surface observation for SACO. 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 SACO. Check for runway closures, taxiway restrictions, and navaid outages.
- PIREPPilot Reports from aircraft near Cordoba. Real-world turbulence, icing, and cloud top reports.
- SIG/AIRMETArea forecasts for significant weather, turbulence, and icing that may affect operations around Ingeniero Aeronautico Ambrosio L.V. Taravella International Airport.
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Pilot Resources at Ingeniero Aeronautico Ambrosio L.V. Taravella International Airport
Radio Frequencies
Always verify current frequencies in the Chart Supplement (formerly A/FD) before flight. Common frequencies for airports like SACO include ATIS/AWOS, Ground, Tower (if towered), Approach/Departure, and Clearance Delivery. Frequencies change -- never rely on outdated sources.
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