Eulogio Sánchez Airport

SCTB

Santiago, CL

Last Updated
Jul 3, 22:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Stale 10 hours ago
22:00Z

☀️ Day
MVFR
Flight Rules
10°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 1°C
1 kt
320°
5 km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR SCTB 032200Z 32001KT 5000 HZ NSC 10/01 Q1016

Weather Briefing

MVFR

Eulogio Sánchez Airport is currently reporting marginal VFR (MVFR) conditions with clear skies and 5 km visibility. Note: This observation is 9.7 hours old and conditions may have changed.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the northwest (320°) at 1 knots.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 5 km, below VFR minimums in some airspace classifications. Check local requirements before departing VFR. Skies are clear with unlimited ceiling.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 10°C (50°F) with a dewpoint of 1°C, indicating moderate moisture conditions.

Pilot Recommendations

VFR pilots should exercise caution. Consider filing IFR if instrument rated, or postponing the flight if conditions are expected to deteriorate further.

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
CTB
01 ✈️
19

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 01/19
Active: 01
3,280 ft 98 ft ASP 12°
0.6 kt 0.8 kt
50° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - SCTB

1,090 observations | Sep 2025 - Jul 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
83.8%
MVFR
11.3%
IFR
4.3%
LIFR
0.6%

Eulogio Sánchez Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 83.8% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the SW averaging 6.7 knots. Calm conditions occur 21% of the time. Temperature extremes range from 0°C to 33°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are March, February, October.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: SW (225°)
Average Speed: 6.7 kt
Maximum Recorded: 16 kt
Calm Winds: 21%
Direction Distribution:
E
1.4%
N
0.6%
S
6.5%
W
6.6%
NE
4.5%
NW
1.1%
SE
0.6%
SW
57.9%

Temperature Range

Average: 20.7°C
Range: 0°C to 33°C
0°C 33°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0.8%

Best Months for VFR

March February October

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 01/19
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.1 kt

Statistics computed from 1,090 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jul 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Eulogio Sánchez Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: SCTB
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 2,129 ft MSL

Location

City: Santiago
Country: CL
Latitude: -33.456299°
Longitude: -70.546700°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+5

Runway Information

Runway 01/19
Length: 3,280 ft
Width: 98 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Eulogio Sánchez Airport

Eulogio Sánchez Airport (SCTB) is located in Santiago, CL at an elevation of 2,129 feet MSL. The airport has 1 runway (01/19), with the longest at 3,280 feet.

Weather Profile

Analysis of 1,090 weather observations shows SCTB maintains VFR conditions 83.8% of the time, with marginal VFR accounting for 11.3% and IFR/LIFR conditions present in 4.9% of reports.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at SCTB come from the SW (225°) with an average speed of 6.7 knots. Calm wind conditions are common (21% of observations), allowing flexible runway selection. Runway 01/19 offers the lowest average crosswind component at 4.1 knots, making it the preferred choice in typical wind conditions.

Seasonal Considerations

The best months for VFR operations are March, February, October, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from 0°C (32°F) to 33°C (91°F), averaging 20.7°C (69°F). Altimeter settings typically range from 10.13 to 10.21 inHg (343-346 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 1,090 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.