Aguas Blancas Airport

SCGU

Antofagasta, CL

Last Updated
Mar 4, 10:00Z

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Currently using: SCFA
Weather Source: Andrés Sabella Gálvez International Airport (SCFA)
Distance: 52nm / 97km from SCGU

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 35 min ago
10:00Z
☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
18°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 14°C
3 kt
90°
--
Visibility
∞
Ceiling
Unlimited
1011 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR SCFA 041000Z 09003KT CAVOK 18/14 Q1011 NOSIG
QNH
1011 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
899 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (3,346 ft)
Pressure Alt
3,414 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 4,577 ft
ISA Deviation: +9.7°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF COR SCFA 040455Z 0406/0506 04010KT CAVOK TN19/0410Z TX23/0418Z TEMPO 0406/0412 SCT020 BECMG 0415/0417 20014KT BECMG 0501/0503 20004KT BECMG 0504/0506 SCT018
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
10:34Z BASE
+0h
VFR 40° 10 kt
Visibility: >10km
15:00Z BECMG
+5h
VFR 200° 14 kt

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Airport Runway Layout

N
↑
CGU
13
31 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 13/31
Active: 31
 3,937 ft 59 ft GRV 0°
↓ 2.3 kt • ↔ 1.9 kt
140° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Aguas Blancas Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: SCGU
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 3,346 ft MSL

Location

City: Antofagasta
Country: CL
Latitude: -24.123091°
Longitude: -69.845917°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+5

Runway Information

Runway 13/31
Length: 3,937 ft
Width: 59 ft
Surface: GRV
ILS: No

Flight Planning Tools

Crosswind
90°@3kt
Density Alt
3346ft, 18°C
Performance
Takeoff/Landing
Regions
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Nearby Airports

SCFA VFR
Andrés Sabella Gálvez International Airport
52nm
97km
VFR MVFR IFR LIFR No Data

About Aguas Blancas Airport

Aguas Blancas Airport (SCGU) is located in Antofagasta, CL at an elevation of 3,346 feet MSL. The airport has 1 runway (13/31), with the longest at 3,937 feet.

Airport Overview

Aguas Blancas Airport serves Antofagasta in CL. As a smaller airfield, services may be limited. Pilots should verify fuel availability and operating hours before arrival. The airport features 1 runway (13/31) with grv surface. The longest runway measures 3,937 feet, adequate for light general aviation aircraft.

Elevation Considerations

The field elevation of 3346 feet requires attention to density altitude during warm weather operations.

Flight Planning

For current NOTAMs and operational information, consult the local aviation authority publications. Weather data including METAR and TAF reports are typically available from nearby reporting stations if not directly from this airport. Before flight, verify current conditions through official channels and check Jeppesen or national AIP for the latest aeronautical information.

Weather Information

When METAR observations are not available directly from SCGU, pilots can reference weather from nearby airports shown above. Consider distance and terrain differences when using alternate weather sources. For official flight planning, always use approved weather briefing services.

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Pilots should always verify current conditions through official channels before flight.

Learn More

Relevant guides based on current conditions at SCGU

How to Read METAR Reports
Decode aviation weather observations
Density Altitude Explained
Critical for high elevation ops
Field elev: 3,346 ft
How to Read TAF Forecasts
Interpret terminal forecasts
TAF available
Pre-Flight Weather Briefing
Complete briefing checklist
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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.