Silvio Pettirossi International Airport (SGAS)
Asuncion, Paraguay · Latin America
By Renzo, CPL
ICAO
SGAS
IATA
ASU
City
Asuncion
Country
Paraguay
Region
Latin America
Elevation
292 ft
Runways
1 runway
Coordinates
-25.2400, -57.5200
Overview
Paraguayan capital airport with subtropical climate. Small but growing aviation training sector.
Current Weather at SGAS
Pilots flying into or out of Silvio Pettirossi 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 SGAS 030900Z 00000KT CAVOK 16/14 Q1020Wind 000° at 0 kt — likely active runway near heading 00
Current TAF
TAF SGAS 030430Z 0306/0406 11004KT CAVOK TX25/0317Z TN16/0310ZDecode METAR for SGAS
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Check Weather Before Your Flight
A thorough weather briefing is essential for safe flight operations at Silvio Pettirossi International Airport. Here are the key weather products every pilot should review:
- METARHourly surface observation for SGAS. 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 SGAS. Check for runway closures, taxiway restrictions, and navaid outages.
- PIREPPilot Reports from aircraft near Asuncion. Real-world turbulence, icing, and cloud top reports.
- SIG/AIRMETArea forecasts for significant weather, turbulence, and icing that may affect operations around Silvio Pettirossi International Airport.
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Pilot Resources at Silvio Pettirossi International Airport
Radio Frequencies
Always verify current frequencies in the Chart Supplement (formerly A/FD) before flight. Common frequencies for airports like SGAS include ATIS/AWOS, Ground, Tower (if towered), Approach/Departure, and Clearance Delivery. Frequencies change -- never rely on outdated sources.
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Private Pilot Guide
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METAR Decoder
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Sectional Chart Guide
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Training Availability
Flight Training Available
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