Desierto de Atacama Airport

SCAT / CPO

Copiapo, CL

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
10:00Z
☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
8°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 8°C
1kt
Variable
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Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
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QNH (hPa)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

SCAT 141000Z AUTO VRB01KT //// R17/0500D FG VV000 08/08 Q1012

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF SCAT 140433Z 1406/1506 15004KT 2500 BR OVC003 TN10/1413Z TX19/1418Z TEMPO 1406/1412 0500 FG VV001 BECMG 1413/1415 34012KT 9999 NSW OVC010 BECMG 1416/1418 27012KT CAVOK BECMG 1422/1423 27004KT BECMG 1500/1502 OVC010
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
10:22Z BASE
+0h
LIFR 150° 4kt
Visibility: 2.5 km
Ceiling: 300ft
Mist
13:00Z BECMG
+3h
MVFR 340° 12kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 1,000ft
16:00Z BECMG
+6h
VFR 270° 12kt
Visibility: >10km
22:00Z BECMG
+12h
VFR 270° 4kt

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
CAT
17
35

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
17/35 7,218 ft 148 ft ASP 175° No wind data
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Desierto de Atacama Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: SCAT
IATA Code: CPO
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 670 ft MSL

Location

City: Copiapo
Country: CL
Latitude: -27.261200°
Longitude: -70.779198°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT5

Runway Information

Runway 17/35
Length: 7,218 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

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Operations

Airport operational data

• Operating hours: 24/7
• Ground handling available
• Fuel services available

About Desierto de Atacama Airport

Desierto de Atacama Airport (SCAT/CPO) is a regional airport serving commercial and general aviation located in Copiapo, CL. The facility operates at an elevation of 670 feet above sea level and primarily serves regional commercial flights and general aviation.

The facility features 1 runway (17/35) with ASP surface . Weather services provide regular METAR reports and TAF forecasts to ensure safe flight operations in all conditions.

Pilots can access comprehensive weather data, including current conditions, extended forecasts, and flight rules analysis. The airport information displayed here includes runway details, operational data, and essential resources for flight planning and execution. All weather data is updated regularly to provide the most current information for aviation decision-making.

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.