Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport

SCEL / SCL

Santiago, CL

Last Updated
Nov 2, 23:00 UTC

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
23:00Z
🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
20°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 10°C
14kt
200°
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Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1,013
QNH (hPa)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR SCEL 022300Z 20014KT CAVOK 20/10 Q1013 NOSIG

Altimeter Settings & Pressure Information

QNH
1,013 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
961 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (1,555 ft)
Pressure Alt
1,561 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013.25 hPa
Density Altitude: 2,534 ft
ISA Deviation: +8.1°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF SCEL 022200Z 0300/0324 20012KT CAVOK TX24/0319Z TN10/0310Z BECMG 0302/0304 VRB02KT BECMG 0307/0309 34005KT 5000 BR SCT002 BECMG 0312/0314 7000 NSW NSC BECMG 0314/0316 20012KT 9999 FEW170 BKN210 BECMG 0319/0321 FEW050 SCT170
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
00:22Z BASE
+0h
VFR 200° 12kt
Visibility: >10km
02:00Z BECMG
+2h
VFR VRB 2kt
07:00Z BECMG
+7h
MVFR 340° 5kt
Visibility: 5 km
Mist
12:00Z BECMG
+12h
MVFR
Visibility: 7 km

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: 17L
12,303 ft 180 ft ASP 178°
↑ 12.1kt ↔ 7.0kt
30° angle
✈️ 17R/35L
Active: 17R
12,303 ft 148 ft ASP 177°
↑ 12.1kt ↔ 7.0kt
30° 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.