Futaleufú Airport

SCFT / FFU

Futaleufu, CL

Last Updated
Apr 30, 07:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Stale 3 hours ago
07:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
9°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 3°C
4 kt
320°
10+ km
Visibility
5,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR SCFT 300700Z AUTO 32004KT 280V030 9999 BKN050/// OVC057/// 09/03 Q1008

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 1,148 ft
BKN 5,000 ft AGL
OVC 5,700 ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
5,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
6,148 ft AMSL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
5,700 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
6,848 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Futaleufú Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with overcast skies at 5,700 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility. Note: This observation is 2.6 hours old and conditions may have changed.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the northwest (320°) at 4 knots.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. The ceiling is 5000 feet AGL (broken), well above standard VFR minimums.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 9°C (48°F) with a dewpoint of 3°C, indicating moderate moisture conditions.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight.

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°
2.6 kt 3.1 kt
50° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - SCFT

2,906 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
93.3%
MVFR
3.8%
IFR
1.3%
LIFR
1.6%

Futaleufú Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 93.3% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 8.3 knots, with gusts recorded up to 31 knots. Temperature extremes range from -1°C to 35°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are December, January, November.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 8.3 kt
Maximum Recorded: 31 kt
Calm Winds: 2.7%
Direction Distribution:
N
0.7%
NE
0.1%
E
1.9%
SE
2.2%
S
0.9%
SW
4.4%
W
64.8%
NW
22.4%

Temperature Range

Average: 11.6°C
Range: -1°C to 35°C
-1°C 35°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0.8%

Best Months for VFR

December January November

Runway Wind Analysis

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

Statistics computed from 2,906 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 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 2,906 weather observations, SCFT experiences excellent VFR conditions 93.3% 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 8.3 knots and recorded gusts up to 31 knots. Calm winds are rare (2.7%), so crosswind considerations are a regular factor. 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 December, January, November, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from -1°C (30°F) to 35°C (95°F), averaging 11.6°C (53°F). Altimeter settings typically range from 9.97 to 10.19 inHg (338-345 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 2,906 official METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 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.