Canchones West Airport

SC1A

Canchones, CL

Last Updated
Jul 4, 04:00Z

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Currently using: SCDA
Weather Source: Diego Aracena Airport (SCDA)
Distance: 31nm / 57km from SC1A

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 40 min ago
04:00Z

🌙 Night
MVFR
Flight Rules
18°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 14°C
5 kt
50°
10+ km
Visibility
2,200 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR SCDA 040400Z 05005KT 020V080 9999 FEW016 OVC022 18/14 Q1018

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 3,251 ft
FEW 1,600 ft AGL
OVC 2,200 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
1,600 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
4,851 ft AMSL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
2,200 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
5,451 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

MVFR

Canchones West Airport is currently reporting marginal VFR (MVFR) conditions with overcast skies at 2,200 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the northeast (50°) at 5 knots. Runway 08/26 is favored with a 4-knot headwind and 3-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. The ceiling is 2200 feet AGL (overcast), placing conditions in the MVFR category.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 18°C (64°F) with a dewpoint of 14°C. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread suggests high humidity and potential for visibility restrictions, especially during cooling periods.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 24 hours. Conditions are expected to fluctuate between VFR and MVFR. VFR pilots should be prepared for deteriorating conditions. Temporary VFR conditions are forecast between 18:00Z and 21:00Z.

Pilot Recommendations

VFR pilots should exercise caution. Consider filing IFR if instrument rated, or postponing the flight if conditions are expected to deteriorate further.

This briefing is generated from real-time METAR and TAF data. Always verify with official sources before flight.

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF SCDA 032235Z 0400/0424 20006KT 9999 BKN025 TN16/0410Z0 TX20/0418Z BECMG 0415/0417 20016KT FEW026 BKN240 TEMPO 0418/0421 20016G26KT BECMG 0421/0423 BKN026
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
04:39Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 200° 6 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 2,500 ft
15:00Z BECMG
+11h
VFR 200° 16 kt
Ceiling: 24,000 ft

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
C1A
08 ✈️
26

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 08/26
Active: 08
10,165 ft 98 ft CON 82°
4.3 kt 2.5 kt
30° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Canchones West Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: SC1A
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 3,251 ft MSL

Location

City: Canchones
Country: CL
Latitude: -20.427099°
Longitude: -69.641502°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+5

Runway Information

Runway 08/26
Length: 10,165 ft
Width: 98 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No

Nearby Airports

VFR MVFR IFR LIFR No Data

About Canchones West Airport

Canchones West Airport (SC1A) is located in Canchones, CL at an elevation of 3,251 feet MSL. The airport has 1 runway (08/26), with the longest at 10,165 feet.

Airport Overview

Canchones West Airport serves Canchones in CL. As a smaller airfield, services may be limited. Pilots should verify fuel availability and operating hours before arrival. The airport features 1 runway (08/26) with con surface. The longest runway measures 10,165 feet, suitable for large aircraft operations.

Elevation Considerations

The field elevation of 3251 feet requires attention to density altitude during warm weather operations.

Flight Planning

For current NOTAMs and operational information, consult the local aviation authority publications. Weather data including METAR and TAF reports are typically available from nearby reporting stations if not directly from this airport. Before flight, verify current conditions through official channels and check Jeppesen or national AIP for the latest aeronautical information.

Weather Information

When METAR observations are not available directly from SC1A, pilots can reference weather from nearby airports shown above. Consider distance and terrain differences when using alternate weather sources. For official flight planning, always use approved weather briefing services.

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Pilots should always verify current conditions through official channels before flight.

Official Data Sources

Weather NOAA Aviation Weather Center • International METAR/TAF Network
Airports OurAirports.com • Public domain airport database
NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution
Last updated: Jan 1, 1970 12:00 AM UTC

Disclaimer: Data is provided for informational purposes only. Pilots must verify all information through official sources before flight operations. Weather conditions change rapidly; always obtain a current briefing from approved weather services.