Butachauques Airport

SCIB

Isla Butachauques, CL

Last Updated
Apr 22, 09:00Z

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Currently using: SCTN
Weather Source: Nuevo Chaitén Airport (SCTN)
Distance: 32nm / 58km from SCIB

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 1 hour ago
09:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
7°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 6°C
3 kt
50°
10+ km
Visibility
4,400 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR SCTN 220900Z AUTO 05003KT 330V080 9999 SCT028 BKN044 07/06 Q1019

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 150 ft
SCT 2,800 ft AGL
BKN 4,400 ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
2,800 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,950 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
4,400 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
4,550 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Butachauques Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with broken clouds at 4,400 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the northeast (50°) at 3 knots.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. The ceiling is 4400 feet AGL (broken), well above standard VFR minimums.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 7°C (45°F) with a dewpoint of 6°C. The temperature-dewpoint spread is very narrow, indicating saturated or near-saturated air. Fog formation or low cloud development is likely.

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.

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Airport Runway Layout

N
CIB
16 ✈️
34

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 16/34
Active: 16
1,969 ft 59 ft PAD
1.0 kt 2.8 kt
110° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Butachauques Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: SCIB
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 150 ft MSL

Location

City: Isla Butachauques
Country: CL
Latitude: -42.308334°
Longitude: -73.142220°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+5

Runway Information

Runway 16/34
Length: 1,969 ft
Width: 59 ft
Surface: PAD
ILS: No

About Butachauques Airport

Butachauques Airport (SCIB) is located in Isla Butachauques, CL at an elevation of 150 feet MSL. The airport has 1 runway (16/34), with the longest at 1,969 feet.

Airport Overview

Butachauques Airport serves Isla Butachauques 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 (16/34) with pad surface. The longest runway measures 1,969 feet, best suited for light aircraft with appropriate short-field capability.

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 SCIB, 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.

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.