Futaleufú Airport

SCFT / FFU

Futaleufu, CL

Last Updated
Jul 4, 07:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 8 min ago
07:00Z

🌅 Dawn
VFR
Flight Rules
-4°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -4°C
3 kt
280°
10+ km
Visibility
20,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR SCFT 040700Z AUTO 28003KT 9999 SCT003/// BKN200/// M04/M04 Q1019

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 1,148 ft
SCT 300 ft AGL
BKN 20,000 ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
300 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,448 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
20,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
21,148 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Futaleufú Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with broken clouds at 20,000 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the west (280°) at 3 knots.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. The ceiling is 20000 feet AGL (broken), well above standard VFR minimums.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is -4°C (25°F) with a dewpoint of -4°C. The temperature-dewpoint spread is very narrow, indicating saturated or near-saturated air. Fog formation or low cloud development is likely. Temperatures are at or below freezing. Check for icing conditions and ensure aircraft anti-ice/de-ice systems are operational if required.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight. 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.

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
CFT
09
27 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 09/27
Active: 27
3,110 ft 59 ft ASP 103°
3.0 kt 0.5 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 - SCFT

3,790 observations | Sep 2025 - Jul 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
88.5%
MVFR
4.7%
IFR
2%
LIFR
4.8%

Futaleufú Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 88.5% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 7.8 knots, with gusts recorded up to 31 knots. Temperature extremes range from -5°C to 35°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are July, December, January.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 7.8 kt
Maximum Recorded: 31 kt
Calm Winds: 4.7%
Direction Distribution:
E
3.4%
N
0.8%
S
0.9%
W
59.7%
NE
0.1%
NW
22.6%
SE
3.7%
SW
4.1%

Temperature Range

Average: 10°C
Range: -5°C to 35°C
-5°C 35°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 2.2%

Best Months for VFR

July December January

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 09/27
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.3 kt

Statistics computed from 3,790 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jul 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Futaleufú Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: SCFT
IATA Code: FFU
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 1,148 ft MSL

Location

City: Futaleufu
Country: CL
Latitude: -43.189201°
Longitude: -71.851097°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+5

Runway Information

Runway 09/27
Length: 3,110 ft
Width: 59 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Futaleufú Airport

Futaleufú Airport (SCFT/FFU) is located in Futaleufu, CL at an elevation of 1,148 feet MSL. The airport has 1 runway (09/27), with the longest at 3,110 feet.

Weather Profile

Based on 3,790 weather observations, SCFT experiences excellent VFR conditions 88.5% of the time, making it one of the more weather-reliable airports in its region.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at SCFT come from the W (270°) with an average speed of 7.8 knots and recorded gusts up to 31 knots. Runway 09/27 offers the lowest average crosswind component at 2.3 knots, making it the preferred choice in typical wind conditions.

Seasonal Considerations

The best months for VFR operations are July, December, January, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from -5°C (23°F) to 35°C (95°F), averaging 10°C (50°F). Altimeter settings typically range from 9.97 to 10.2 inHg (338-345 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 3,790 official METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jul 2026). 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.