La Florida Airport

SCSE / LSC

La Serena-Coquimbo, CL

Last Updated
May 14, 16:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 48 min ago
16:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
14°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 10°C
6 kt
260°
10+ km
Visibility
25,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR SCSE 141600Z 26006KT 220V290 9999 SCT015 BKN250 14/10 Q1017

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 481 ft
SCT 1,500 ft AGL
BKN 25,000 ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
1,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,981 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
25,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
25,481 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

La Florida Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with broken clouds at 25,000 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the west (260°) at 6 knots. Runway 30 is favored with a 5-knot headwind and 4-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. The ceiling is 25000 feet AGL (broken), well above standard VFR minimums.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 14°C (57°F) with a dewpoint of 10°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. The forecast shows a transition between VFR and IFR conditions. Pilots should monitor the forecast closely and have an alternate airport plan. Expected weather includes: Mist. Temporary LIFR conditions are forecast with Mist between 12:00Z and 14:00Z.

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.

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF SCSE 141017Z 1412/1512 VRB02KT 9999 OVC008 TX14/1419Z TN11/1510Z TEMPO 1412/1414 3000 BR OVC003 BECMG 1415/1417 28010KT BKN015 BECMG 1420/1422 CAVOK BECMG 1501/1503 VRB02KT BECMG 1508/1510 4000 BR BKN005
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
16:48Z BASE
+0h
IFR VRB 2 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 800 ft
20:00Z BECMG
+4h
VFR
Visibility: >10km
01:00Z BECMG
+9h
VFR VRB 2 kt

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
CSE
12
30 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 12/30
Active: 30
6,358 ft 148 ft ASP 115°
4.6 kt 3.9 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 - SCSE

4,909 observations | Sep 2025 - May 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
59%
MVFR
24.8%
IFR
9.6%
LIFR
6.7%

La Florida Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 59% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 16.3% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 7.1 knots. Temperatures typically range between 8°C and 25°C with an average of 15.4°C. The best months for VFR flying are March, December, February.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 7.1 kt
Maximum Recorded: 18 kt
Calm Winds: 3.8%
Direction Distribution:
E
11%
N
1.5%
S
3%
W
56.4%
NE
2.1%
NW
12.7%
SE
6.8%
SW
2.7%

Temperature Range

Average: 15.4°C
Range: 8°C to 25°C
8°C 25°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 3.1%

Best Months for VFR

March December February

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 12/30
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.6 kt

Statistics computed from 4,909 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - May 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

La Florida Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: SCSE
IATA Code: LSC
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 481 ft MSL

Location

City: La Serena-Coquimbo
Country: CL
Latitude: -29.916201°
Longitude: -71.199501°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+5

Runway Information

Runway 12/30
Length: 6,358 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About La Florida Airport

Overview

La Florida Airport serves the La Serena-Coquimbo region in Chile, functioning as a medium-sized airport at 481 feet above mean sea level. Located at coordinates -29.916201, -71.199501, the airport provides critical aviation infrastructure for the coastal region. Its single runway 12/30 stretches 6,358 feet with an asphalt surface, supporting various aircraft operations.

Flying Conditions

Flight conditions at La Florida Airport demonstrate predominantly favorable weather, with visual flight rules (VFR) conditions present 57.3% of the time. Marginal VFR occurs 30.7% of observations, while instrument flight rules (IFR) and low IFR conditions are less common at 8% and 4% respectively. The airport experiences consistent westerly winds averaging 7.3 knots, with temperatures ranging from 8°C to 24°C and an average of 15.4°C.

Notable Features

The airport's geographical positioning in the coastal region of Chile suggests potential for variable terrain and wind conditions. Westerly winds dominate at 270 degrees, with maximum recorded speeds of 18 knots. Calm wind conditions are observed in 3.4% of recorded observations, indicating generally stable atmospheric conditions.

Approach Considerations

Runway 12/30 demonstrates highly favorable wind alignment, with 100% wind compatibility and an average crosswind of only 2.7 knots. Visibility typically remains excellent at an average of 10 statute miles, with minimal instances of reduced visibility. Pilots can expect optimal VFR conditions particularly during November, December, and September months.

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.