General Freire Airport

SCIC

Curico, CL

Last Updated
Jul 4, 12:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Aging 1 hour ago
12:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
-2°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -2°C
4 kt
50°
--
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR SCIC 041200Z AUTO 05004KT //// R/////// // NCD M02/M02 Q1019

Weather Briefing

VFR

General Freire Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with clear skies. Note: This observation is 1.6 hours old and conditions may have changed.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the northeast (50°) at 4 knots.

Visibility & Ceiling

Skies are clear with unlimited ceiling.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is -2°C (28°F) with a dewpoint of -2°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
CIC
1 ✈️
19

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 1/19
Active: 1
2,625 ft 59 ft ASP
3.1 kt 2.6 kt
40° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - SCIC

3,883 observations | Sep 2025 - Jul 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
83.2%
MVFR
8.2%
IFR
4.8%
LIFR
3.7%

General Freire Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 83.2% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the SE averaging 5 knots. Temperature extremes range from -2°C to 36°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are December, February, March.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: SE (135°)
Average Speed: 5 kt
Maximum Recorded: 14 kt
Calm Winds: 8.8%
Direction Distribution:
E
4%
N
12.4%
S
21.9%
W
1.9%
NE
6.4%
NW
2.2%
SE
29.4%
SW
13%

Temperature Range

Average: 14.4°C
Range: -2°C to 36°C
-2°C 36°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 4.3%

Best Months for VFR

December February March

Statistics computed from 3,883 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jul 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

General Freire Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: SCIC
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 722 ft MSL

Location

City: Curico
Country: CL
Latitude: -34.966667°
Longitude: -71.216393°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+5

Runway Information

Runway 1/19
Length: 2,625 ft
Width: 59 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About General Freire Airport

General Freire Airport (SCIC) is located in Curico, CL at an elevation of 722 feet MSL. The airport has 1 runway (1/19), with the longest at 2,625 feet.

Weather Profile

Analysis of 3,883 weather observations shows SCIC maintains VFR conditions 83.2% of the time, with marginal VFR accounting for 8.2% and IFR/LIFR conditions present in 8.5% of reports.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at SCIC come from the SE (135°) with an average speed of 5 knots.

Seasonal Considerations

The best months for VFR operations are December, February, March, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from -2°C (28°F) to 36°C (97°F), averaging 14.4°C (58°F). High temperatures can significantly impact aircraft performance through increased density altitude. Altimeter settings typically range from 10.09 to 10.24 inHg (342-347 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 3,883 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.