María Dolores Airport

SCGE / LSQ

Los Angeles, CL

Last Updated
Apr 11, 23:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Aging 1 hour ago
23:00Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
15°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 12°C
0 kt
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR SCGE 112300Z 00000KT 9999 SCT020 SCT030 15/12 Q1017

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 374 ft
SCT 2,000 ft AGL
SCT 3,000 ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
2,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,374 ft AMSL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
3,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,374 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

María Dolores Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with scattered clouds at 2,000 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility. Note: This observation is 1.5 hours old and conditions may have changed.

Wind Analysis

Winds are calm, presenting no crosswind concerns for any runway.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. No ceiling exists. Cloud layers reported: scattered at 2,000 ft, scattered at 3,000 ft.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 15°C (59°F) with a dewpoint of 12°C. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread suggests high humidity and potential for visibility restrictions, especially during cooling periods.

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
CGE
18
36

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
18/36 5,577 ft 98 ft ASP 185°
0.0 kt 0.0 kt
175° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - SCGE

669 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
82.4%
MVFR
15.5%
IFR
1.9%
LIFR
0.1%

María Dolores Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 82.4% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 9.4 knots. Temperature extremes range from 5°C to 36°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are December, April, February.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 9.4 kt
Maximum Recorded: 23 kt
Calm Winds: 4%
Direction Distribution:
E
0%
N
8.3%
S
55.2%
W
7.7%
NE
1%
NW
16.4%
SE
1.4%
SW
6.1%

Temperature Range

Average: 21.6°C
Range: 5°C to 36°C
5°C 36°C

Visibility

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

Best Months for VFR

December April February

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 18/36
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.1 kt

Statistics computed from 669 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

María Dolores Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: SCGE
IATA Code: LSQ
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 374 ft MSL

Location

City: Los Angeles
Country: CL
Latitude: -37.401699°
Longitude: -72.425400°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+5

Runway Information

Runway 18/36
Length: 5,577 ft
Width: 98 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About María Dolores Airport

María Dolores Airport (SCGE/LSQ) is located in Los Angeles, CL at an elevation of 374 feet MSL. The airport has 1 runway (18/36), with the longest at 5,577 feet.

Weather Profile

Analysis of 669 weather observations shows SCGE maintains VFR conditions 82.4% of the time, with marginal VFR accounting for 15.5% and IFR/LIFR conditions present in 2% of reports.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at SCGE come from the S (180°) with an average speed of 9.4 knots. Runway 18/36 offers the lowest average crosswind component at 3.1 knots, making it the preferred choice in typical wind conditions.

Seasonal Considerations

The best months for VFR operations are December, April, February, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from 5°C (41°F) to 36°C (97°F), averaging 21.6°C (71°F). High temperatures can significantly impact aircraft performance through increased density altitude. Altimeter settings typically range from 10.09 to 10.15 inHg (342-344 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 669 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.