Chumilden Airport

SCHD

Chaiten, CL

Last Updated
May 14, 23:00Z

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Currently using: SCTN
Weather Source: Nuevo Chaitén Airport (SCTN)
Distance: 15nm / 29km from SCHD

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 52 min ago
23:00Z

🌙 Night
MVFR
Flight Rules
8°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 6°C
3 kt
170°
10+ km
Visibility
1,600 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
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QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR SCTN 142300Z AUTO 17003KT 110V250 9999 OVC016 08/06 Q1022

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 66 ft
OVC 1,600 ft AGL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
1,600 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,666 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

MVFR

Chumilden Airport is currently reporting marginal VFR (MVFR) conditions with overcast skies at 1,600 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the south (170°) at 3 knots.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. The ceiling is 1600 feet AGL (overcast), placing conditions in the MVFR category.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 8°C (46°F) with a dewpoint of 6°C. The temperature-dewpoint spread is very narrow, indicating saturated or near-saturated air. Fog formation or low cloud development is likely.

Pilot Recommendations

VFR pilots should exercise caution. Consider filing IFR if instrument rated, or postponing the flight if conditions are expected to deteriorate further. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread creates risk of fog formation, particularly during evening and early morning hours.

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

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Airport Runway Layout

N
CHD
2
20 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 2/20
Active: 20
1,641 ft 49 ft PAD
2.6 kt 1.5 kt
30° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Chumilden Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: SCHD
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 66 ft MSL

Location

City: Chaiten
Country: CL
Latitude: -42.524445°
Longitude: -72.816948°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+5

Runway Information

Runway 2/20
Length: 1,641 ft
Width: 49 ft
Surface: PAD
ILS: No

About Chumilden Airport

Chumilden Airport (SCHD) is located in Chaiten, CL at an elevation of 66 feet MSL. The airport has 1 runway (2/20), with the longest at 1,641 feet.

Airport Overview

Chumilden Airport serves Chaiten 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 (2/20) with pad surface. The longest runway measures 1,641 feet, best suited for light aircraft with appropriate short-field capability.

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 SCHD, 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.