DAY 15, LEG 72 - Montevideo to Buenos Aires
From Montevideo, we make the short 125nm hop along the Rio de la Plata into Argentina. Our destination is the smaller of the two international airports in the capital city, Buenos Aires. Jorge Newbery Airport used to only serve domestic destinations and the ocassional flight to Montevideo, but now has expanded into other South American regions. It is ideal for us since it will be easier to turn around quickly there than at the main airport, Ezeiza. For this short leg, I decided to fly VFR at low level to enjoy some views of the river.
Taxi out past an Iberia A340 that has just landed from Madrid.
Departing Montevideo.
The Santa Lucia River and Angel S Adami Airport, used entirely for general aviation.
Passing a SOL Airways Saab 340 going the opposite direction from us - Jorge Newbery to Montevideo. As we pick up the ATIS for our arrival, it is clear that a cloudbase of 300ft is not sufficient for VFR flight, so we file an IFR flight plan with Montevideo control and receive vectors for an ILS.
Hazy conditions on final to Jorge Newbery.
SUMU - SABE stats
Take off time: 0922
Landing time: 1005
Flight time: 0:43
Fuel used: 373kgs / 821lbs
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