Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport

SCEL / SCL

Santiago, CL

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
10:00Z
☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
9°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 6°C
4kt
350°
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Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1,016
QNH (hPa)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

SCEL 141000Z 35004KT 330V030 CAVOK 09/06 Q1016 NOSIG

Altimeter Settings & Pressure Information

QNH
1,016 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
964 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (1,555 ft)
Pressure Alt
1,473 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013.25 hPa
Density Altitude: 1,126 ft
ISA Deviation: -2.9°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF SCEL 140400Z 1406/1506 VRB02KT 9999 SCT160 BKN200 TX21/1418Z TN06/1410Z TEMPO 1410/1413 5000 HZ BECMG 1415/1417 19008KT BECMG 1421/1423 CAVOK BECMG 1500/1502 15004KT
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
10:27Z BASE
+0h
VFR VRB 2kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 20,000ft
15:00Z BECMG
+5h
VFR 190° 8kt
21:00Z BECMG
+11h
VFR
Visibility: >10km

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
CEL
17L
35R ✈️
17R
35L ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 17L/35R
Active: 35R
12,303 ft 180 ft ASP 178°
↓ 4.0kt ↔ 0.6kt
172° angle
✈️ 17R/35L
Active: 35L
12,303 ft 148 ft ASP 177°
↓ 4.0kt ↔ 0.5kt
173° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: SCEL
IATA Code: SCL
Type: large airport
Status: active
Elevation: 1,555 ft MSL

Location

City: Santiago
Country: CL
Latitude: -33.393002°
Longitude: -70.785797°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT5

Runway Information

Runway 17L/35R
Length: 12,303 ft
Width: 180 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 17R/35L
Length: 12,303 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

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Airport operational data

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

About Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport

Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCEL/SCL) is a major international airport and aviation hub located in Santiago, CL. The facility operates at an elevation of 1,555 feet above sea level and primarily serves international passenger and cargo operations.

The facility features 2 runways (17L/35R, 17R/35L) with ASP surface . Weather services provide continuous 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.