General Freire Airport

SCIC

Curico, CL

Last Updated
Jul 4, 07:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 27 min ago
07:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
-1°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -1°C
0 kt
--
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR SCIC 040700Z AUTO 00000KT //// R/////// // NCD M01/M01 Q1017

Weather Briefing

VFR

General Freire Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with clear skies.

Wind Analysis

Winds are calm, presenting no crosswind concerns for any runway.

Visibility & Ceiling

Skies are clear with unlimited ceiling.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is -1°C (30°F) with a dewpoint of -1°C. The temperature-dewpoint spread is very narrow, indicating saturated or near-saturated air. Fog formation or low cloud development is likely. Temperatures are at or below freezing. Check for icing conditions and ensure aircraft anti-ice/de-ice systems are operational if required.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight. 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.

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 2,625 ft 59 ft ASP
0.0 kt 0.0 kt
0° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - SCIC

3,883 observations | Sep 2025 - Jul 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
83.2%
MVFR
8.2%
IFR
4.8%
LIFR
3.7%

General Freire Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 83.2% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the SE averaging 5 knots. Temperature extremes range from -2°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 kt
Maximum Recorded: 14 kt
Calm Winds: 8.8%
Direction Distribution:
E
4%
N
12.4%
S
21.9%
W
1.9%
NE
6.4%
NW
2.2%
SE
29.4%
SW
13%

Temperature Range

Average: 14.4°C
Range: -2°C to 36°C
-2°C 36°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 4.3%

Best Months for VFR

December February March

Statistics computed from 3,883 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jul 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

Analysis of 3,883 weather observations shows SCIC maintains VFR conditions 83.2% of the time, with marginal VFR accounting for 8.2% and IFR/LIFR conditions present in 8.5% of reports.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at SCIC come from the SE (135°) with an average speed of 5 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 -2°C (28°F) to 36°C (97°F), averaging 14.4°C (58°F). High temperatures can significantly impact aircraft performance through increased density altitude. Altimeter settings typically range from 10.09 to 10.24 inHg (342-347 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 3,883 official METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jul 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.