Captain Fuentes Martinez Airport

SCFM / WPR

Porvenir, CL

Last Updated
Mar 4, 10:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 30 min ago
10:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
7°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 3°C
14 kt
260°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR SCFM 041000Z 26014KT 9999 SCT020 07/03 Q0994

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 104 ft
SCT 2,000 ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
2,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,104 ft AMSL

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Airport Runway Layout

N
CFM
03
21
09
27 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
03/21 2,614 ft 98 ft GVL 46°
11.6 kt 7.8 kt
146° angle
✈️ 09/27
Active: 27
8,202 ft 98 ft ASP 110°
13.8 kt 2.4 kt
10° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - SCFM

319 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
87.5%
MVFR
12.2%
IFR
0.3%
LIFR
0%

Captain Fuentes Martinez Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 87.5% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 14.4 knots, with gusts recorded up to 31 knots. Temperatures typically range between -7°C and 22°C with an average of 9.1°C. The best months for VFR flying are February, March, January.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 14.4 kt
Maximum Recorded: 31 kt
Calm Winds: 3.4%
Direction Distribution:
N
9.7%
NE
5.6%
E
1.3%
SE
0.6%
S
8.8%
SW
21.6%
W
35.1%
NW
13.8%

Temperature Range

Average: 9.1°C
Range: -7°C to 22°C
-7°C 22°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0%

Best Months for VFR

February March January

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 03/21
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 8.9 kt
Runway 09/27
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 7.4 kt

Statistics computed from 319 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Captain Fuentes Martinez Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: SCFM
IATA Code: WPR
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 104 ft MSL

Location

City: Porvenir
Country: CL
Latitude: -53.253700°
Longitude: -70.319199°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+5

Runway Information

Runway 03/21
Length: 2,614 ft
Width: 98 ft
Surface: GVL
ILS: No
Runway 09/27
Length: 8,202 ft
Width: 98 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Captain Fuentes Martinez Airport

Overview

Captain Fuentes Martinez Airport serves the remote Porvenir region in Chile's Tierra del Fuego. Located at an elevation of 104 feet MSL, this medium-sized airport provides critical aviation infrastructure for a challenging geographical area. The airport features two runways that support diverse aviation needs in this southern Chilean locale.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at SCFM are predominantly favorable for visual flight, with 86.3% of observations reporting VFR conditions. Winds predominantly blow from the west at an average of 14.7 knots, with occasional gusts up to 31 knots. Temperature ranges from -7°C to 17°C, with an average of 8.9°C, creating relatively stable flying conditions throughout the year.

Notable Features

The airport's two runways offer distinct operational capabilities: Runway 03/21 is 2,614 feet long with a gravel surface, while Runway 09/27 provides a substantial 8,202-foot asphalted surface. Both runways demonstrate 100% favorable wind alignment, which significantly enhances operational flexibility for incoming and departing aircraft.

Approach Considerations

Pilots can expect consistent wind patterns that strongly favor both runways, with average crosswinds of 9.3 knots for Runway 03/21 and 7.4 knots for Runway 09/27. January, October, and December represent the best months for visual flight operations, offering the most stable weather conditions for arrivals and departures at this southern Chilean airport.

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.

Official Data Sources

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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.