General Freire Airport

SCIC

Curico, CL

Last Updated
May 14, 12:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Stale 3 hours ago
12:00Z

☀️ Day
LIFR
Flight Rules
8°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 8°C
3 kt
170°
--
Visibility
200 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR SCIC 141200Z AUTO 17003KT 140V200 //// R/////// // BKN002 OVC005 08/08 Q1017

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 722 ft
BKN 200 ft AGL
OVC 500 ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
200 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
922 ft AMSL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,222 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

LIFR

General Freire Airport is currently reporting low IFR (LIFR) conditions with overcast skies at 500 feet. Note: This observation is 2.7 hours old and conditions may have changed.

Wind Analysis

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

Visibility & Ceiling

The ceiling is very low at 200 feet AGL (broken), well below circling minimums at most airports.

Temperature & Moisture

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

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 12 hours. IFR conditions are expected to persist or develop. An instrument rating and IFR flight plan are recommended. Expected weather includes: Mist, Fog. Temporary LIFR conditions are forecast with Fog between 12:00Z and 16:00Z.

Pilot Recommendations

Current conditions require an instrument rating, IFR-equipped aircraft, and an IFR clearance. Check approach minimums carefully as conditions may be below CAT I ILS minimums. 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.

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF SCIC 141022Z 1412/1424 VRB02KT 3000 BR BKN002 BKN010 TX17/1419Z TN09/1412Z TEMPO 1412/1416 0500 FG OVC002 BECMG 1416/1418 8000 NSW NSC
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
14:43Z BASE
+0h
LIFR VRB 2 kt
Visibility: 3 km
Ceiling: 200 ft
Mist
16:00Z BECMG
+2h
MVFR
Visibility: 8 km

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
CIC
1
19 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 1/19
Active: 19
2,625 ft 59 ft ASP
2.8 kt 1.0 kt
20° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - SCIC

3,117 observations | Sep 2025 - May 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
87.3%
MVFR
8%
IFR
3.1%
LIFR
1.5%

General Freire Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 87.3% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the SE averaging 5.2 knots. Temperature extremes range from 3°C to 36°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are December, February, March.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: SE (135°)
Average Speed: 5.2 kt
Maximum Recorded: 14 kt
Calm Winds: 6.2%
Direction Distribution:
E
3%
N
11%
S
23.6%
W
2%
NE
4.6%
NW
2.1%
SE
31.8%
SW
15.7%

Temperature Range

Average: 16.1°C
Range: 3°C to 36°C
3°C 36°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 1.7%

Best Months for VFR

December February March

Statistics computed from 3,117 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - May 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

General Freire Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: SCIC
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 722 ft MSL

Location

City: Curico
Country: CL
Latitude: -34.966667°
Longitude: -71.216393°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+5

Runway Information

Runway 1/19
Length: 2,625 ft
Width: 59 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About General Freire Airport

General Freire Airport (SCIC) is located in Curico, CL at an elevation of 722 feet MSL. The airport has 1 runway (1/19), with the longest at 2,625 feet.

Weather Profile

Based on 3,117 weather observations, SCIC experiences excellent VFR conditions 87.3% of the time, making it one of the more weather-reliable airports in its region.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at SCIC come from the SE (135°) with an average speed of 5.2 knots.

Seasonal Considerations

The best months for VFR operations are December, February, March, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from 3°C (37°F) to 36°C (97°F), averaging 16.1°C (61°F). High temperatures can significantly impact aircraft performance through increased density altitude. Altimeter settings typically range from 10.09 to 10.19 inHg (342-345 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 3,117 official METAR observations (Sep 2025 - May 2026). 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.