Mataveri Airport

SCIP / IPC

Isla De Pascua, CL

Last Updated
May 14, 18:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 38 min ago
18:00Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
23°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 18°C
18 kt
320°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1008 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR SCIP 141800Z 32018KT 9999 SCT019 SCT066 23/18 Q1008 NOSIG

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 227 ft
SCT 1,900 ft AGL
SCT 6,600 ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
1,900 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,127 ft AMSL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
6,600 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
6,827 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Mataveri Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with scattered clouds at 1,900 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the northwest (320°) at 18 knots. Runway 28 is favored with a 14-knot headwind and 12-knot crosswind component. Student pilots and low-time aviators should exercise caution.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. No ceiling exists. Cloud layers reported: scattered at 1,900 ft, scattered at 6,600 ft.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 23°C (73°F) with a dewpoint of 18°C, indicating moderate moisture conditions.

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. Expected weather includes: Showers Rain. Winds are forecast to reach up to 20 knots during the period. Temporary MVFR conditions are forecast with Showers Rain between 18:00Z and 04:00Z.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight. The forecast indicates conditions may deteriorate. Ensure you have fuel reserves and a viable alternate airport.

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

QNH
1008 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1000 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (227 ft)
Pressure Alt
385 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 1,399 ft
ISA Deviation: +8.5°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF SCIP 141644Z 1418/1518 30020KT 9999 SCT028 SCT055 TX24/1419Z TN19/1509Z TEMPO 1418/1504 31020G30KT 5000 SHRA SCT015 BKN030
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
18:37Z BASE
+0h
VFR 300° 20 kt
Visibility: 10+ km

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
CIP
10
28 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 10/28
Active: 28
10,827 ft 148 ft ASP 117°
13.8 kt 11.6 kt
40° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - SCIP

4,926 observations | Sep 2025 - May 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
87.9%
MVFR
11.4%
IFR
0.7%
LIFR
0.1%

Mataveri Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 87.9% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the E averaging 8.7 knots, with gusts recorded up to 60 knots. Temperatures typically range between 12°C and 29°C with an average of 21.9°C. The best months for VFR flying are February, September, November.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: E (90°)
Average Speed: 8.7 kt
Maximum Recorded: 60 kt
Calm Winds: 1.3%
Direction Distribution:
E
44.8%
N
7.9%
S
6.2%
W
4.8%
NE
3.5%
NW
7.3%
SE
21.2%
SW
3%

Temperature Range

Average: 21.9°C
Range: 12°C to 29°C
12°C 29°C

Visibility

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

Best Months for VFR

February September November

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 10/28
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.3 kt

Statistics computed from 4,926 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - May 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Mataveri Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: SCIP
IATA Code: IPC
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 227 ft MSL

Location

City: Isla De Pascua
Country: CL
Latitude: -27.164801°
Longitude: -109.421997°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+7

Runway Information

Runway 10/28
Length: 10,827 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Mataveri Airport

Overview

Mataveri Airport serves Isla De Pascua (Easter Island), located in the remote southeastern Pacific Ocean. The airport is a critical transportation infrastructure for this isolated Chilean territory, positioned at coordinates -27.164801, -109.421997 with an elevation of 227 feet above mean sea level. As a medium-sized airport, it provides essential connectivity to this historically and archaeologically significant island.

Flying Conditions

The airport experiences predominantly excellent visual flight conditions, with 90% of observations indicating VFR weather. Average temperatures range from 12°C to 28°C, with a mean of 20.9°C, providing generally stable atmospheric conditions. Winds are consistently from the east (90 degrees) at an average of 8.6 knots, with occasional stronger gusts up to 60 knots, though calm conditions occur 1.1% of the time.

Notable Features

Mataveri Airport features a single runway (10/28) stretching 10,827 feet with an asphalt surface, accommodating medium-sized aircraft. The island's isolated Pacific location means limited diversion options and potential for rapidly changing maritime weather patterns. Its geographic position requires pilots to be prepared for potential wind shifts and isolated weather developments typical of oceanic island environments.

Approach Considerations

Runway 10/28 offers favorable wind alignment 100% of the time, with an average crosswind component of only 3.8 knots. January, September, and November represent the most consistently favorable VFR months for operations. Pilots should anticipate excellent visibility, with an average of 10 statute miles and essentially zero instances of restricted visibility or fog.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.

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.