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MVFRMaquehue Airport is currently reporting marginal VFR (MVFR) conditions with clear skies and 5 km visibility.
Wind Analysis
Winds are from the north-northeast (20°) at 2 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 -5°C (23°F) with a dewpoint of -5°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.
Forecast Outlook
The TAF forecast covers the next 24 hours. IFR conditions are expected to persist or develop. An instrument rating and IFR flight plan are recommended. Expected weather includes: Freezing Fog. Temporary LIFR conditions are forecast with Freezing Fog between 06:00Z and 14:00Z.
Pilot Recommendations
VFR pilots should exercise caution. Consider filing IFR if instrument rated, or postponing the flight if conditions are expected to deteriorate further. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread creates risk of fog formation, particularly during evening and early morning hours. 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.
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Airport Runway Layout
Runway Information
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Heading | Wind Component |
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✈️ 06/24
Active: 06
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5,577 ft | 147 ft | ASP | 67° |
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About Maquehue Airport
Overview
Maquehue Airport serves the Temuco region in Chile, providing critical aviation infrastructure in southern Chile. Located at coordinates -38.766800, -72.637100, this medium-sized airport supports regional transportation and serves as an important regional connectivity point for the Araucanía area.
Flying Conditions
Situated at 304 feet mean sea level, Maquehue Airport experiences typical southern Chilean atmospheric conditions with potential variability. Pilots should anticipate regional weather patterns characteristic of the temperate maritime climate of southern Chile, which can include rapid meteorological changes.
Notable Features
The airport features a single runway (06/24) measuring 5,577 feet with an asphalt surface, suitable for medium-sized aircraft operations. Its geographic position in the Temuco area suggests potential terrain influences from nearby Andean foothills, which could impact local wind patterns and approach conditions.
Approach Considerations
Runway 06/24 provides a primary landing surface aligned in a west-northwest to east-southeast orientation. Given the runway's length of 5,577 feet, the airport can accommodate a range of aircraft types, with approach considerations influenced by the surrounding regional topography and typical wind directions.
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