Canchones West Airport

SC1A

Canchones, CL

Last Updated
Mar 4, 18:00Z

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Currently using: SCDA
Weather Source: Diego Aracena Airport (SCDA)
Distance: 31nm / 57km from SC1A

Current Weather

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Fresh 23 min ago
18:00Z

🌇 Dusk
VFR
Flight Rules
27°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 15°C
9 kt
250°
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Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
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Raw METAR

METAR SCDA 041800Z 25009KT 210V290 CAVOK 27/15 Q1012

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF SCDA 041605Z 0418/0518 21014KT CAVOK TX25/0418Z TN18/0510Z BECMG 0501/0503 21004KT BECMG 0516/0518 21017KT
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
18:23Z BASE
+0h
VFR 210° 14 kt
Visibility: >10km
01:00Z BECMG
+7h
VFR 210° 4 kt

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Airport Runway Layout

N
C1A
08
26 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 08/26
Active: 26
10,165 ft 98 ft CON 82°
8.9 kt 1.6 kt
10° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Canchones West Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: SC1A
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 3,251 ft MSL

Location

City: Canchones
Country: CL
Latitude: -20.427099°
Longitude: -69.641502°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+5

Runway Information

Runway 08/26
Length: 10,165 ft
Width: 98 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No

Nearby Airports

VFR MVFR IFR LIFR No Data

About Canchones West Airport

Canchones West Airport (SC1A) is located in Canchones, CL at an elevation of 3,251 feet MSL. The airport has 1 runway (08/26), with the longest at 10,165 feet.

Airport Overview

Canchones West Airport serves Canchones in CL. As a smaller airfield, services may be limited. Pilots should verify fuel availability and operating hours before arrival. The airport features 1 runway (08/26) with con surface. The longest runway measures 10,165 feet, suitable for large aircraft operations.

Elevation Considerations

The field elevation of 3251 feet requires attention to density altitude during warm weather operations.

Flight Planning

For current NOTAMs and operational information, consult the local aviation authority publications. Weather data including METAR and TAF reports are typically available from nearby reporting stations if not directly from this airport. Before flight, verify current conditions through official channels and check Jeppesen or national AIP for the latest aeronautical information.

Weather Information

When METAR observations are not available directly from SC1A, pilots can reference weather from nearby airports shown above. Consider distance and terrain differences when using alternate weather sources. For official flight planning, always use approved weather briefing services.

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. 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.