El Plumerillo Airport (SAME)
Mendoza, Argentina · Latin America
By Renzo, CPL
ICAO
SAME
IATA
MDZ
City
Mendoza
Country
Argentina
Region
Latin America
Elevation
2,310 ft
Runways
1 runway
Coordinates
-32.8317, -68.7929
Overview
Gateway to the Andes wine region. Mountain flying with views of Aconcagua, highest peak in the Americas.
Current Weather at SAME
Pilots flying into or out of El Plumerillo 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 El Plumerillo Airport. Here are the key weather products every pilot should review:
- METARHourly surface observation for SAME. 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 SAME. Check for runway closures, taxiway restrictions, and navaid outages.
- PIREPPilot Reports from aircraft near Mendoza. Real-world turbulence, icing, and cloud top reports.
- SIG/AIRMETArea forecasts for significant weather, turbulence, and icing that may affect operations around El Plumerillo 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 El Plumerillo Airport
Radio Frequencies
Always verify current frequencies in the Chart Supplement (formerly A/FD) before flight. Common frequencies for airports like SAME include ATIS/AWOS, Ground, Tower (if towered), Approach/Departure, and Clearance Delivery. Frequencies change -- never rely on outdated sources.
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Sectional Chart Guide
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Training Availability
Flight Training Available
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