El Amarillo Airport

SCEA

Chaiten, CL

Last Updated
May 15, 12:00Z

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Currently using: SCTN
Weather Source: Nuevo Chaitén Airport (SCTN)
Distance: 21nm / 38km from SCEA

Current Weather

Display Units
Aging 1 hour ago
12:00Z

☀️ Day
MVFR
Flight Rules
6°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 5°C
1 kt
Variable
10+ km
Visibility
1,700 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR SCTN 151200Z AUTO VRB01KT 9999 FEW014 BKN017 OVC024 06/05 Q1023

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 1,083 ft
FEW 1,400 ft AGL
BKN 1,700 ft AGL
OVC 2,400 ft AGL
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FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
1,400 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,483 ft AMSL
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BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
1,700 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,783 ft AMSL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
2,400 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,483 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

MVFR

El Amarillo Airport is currently reporting marginal VFR (MVFR) conditions with overcast skies at 2,400 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility. Note: This observation is 2 hours old and conditions may have changed.

Wind Analysis

Winds are calm, presenting no crosswind concerns for any runway.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. The ceiling is 1700 feet AGL (broken), placing conditions in the MVFR category.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 6°C (43°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.

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.

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

N
CEA
1
19

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
1/19 1,641 ft 49 ft GRE No wind data
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

El Amarillo Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: SCEA
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 1,083 ft MSL

Location

City: Chaiten
Country: CL
Latitude: -43.006111°
Longitude: -72.478333°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+5

Runway Information

Runway 1/19
Length: 1,641 ft
Width: 49 ft
Surface: GRE
ILS: No

About El Amarillo Airport

El Amarillo Airport (SCEA) is located in Chaiten, CL at an elevation of 1,083 feet MSL. The airport has 1 runway (1/19), with the longest at 1,641 feet.

Airport Overview

El Amarillo Airport serves Chaiten 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 (1/19) with gre surface. The longest runway measures 1,641 feet, best suited for light aircraft with appropriate short-field capability.

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 SCEA, 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.