Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport

SCEL / SCL

Santiago, CL

Last Updated
Jan 17, 11:00 UTC

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
11:00Z
☀️ Day
MVFR
Flight Rules
19°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 6°C
0kt
8 km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1,014
QNH (hPa)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR SCEL 171100Z 00000KT 8000 NSC 19/06 Q1014 NOSIG

Altimeter Settings & Pressure Information

QNH
1,014 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
962 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (1,555 ft)
Pressure Alt
1,532 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013.25 hPa
Density Altitude: 2,385 ft
ISA Deviation: +7.1°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF SCEL 170430Z 1706/1806 14004KT CAVOK TX35/1719Z TN16/1710Z BECMG 1717/1719 21013KT BECMG 1801/1803 15004KT
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
11:55Z BASE
+0h
VFR 140° 4kt
Visibility: >10km
17:00Z BECMG
+6h
VFR 210° 13kt

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Airport Runway Layout

N
CEL
17L
35R
17R
35L

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
17L/35R 12,303 ft 180 ft ASP 178°
↑ 0.0kt ↔ 0.0kt
178° angle
17R/35L 12,303 ft 148 ft ASP 177°
↑ 0.0kt ↔ 0.0kt
177° 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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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.