General Freire Airport

SCIC

Curico, CL

Last Updated
Mar 4, 08:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
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☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
12°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 10°C
4 kt
120°
--
Visibility
∞
Ceiling
Unlimited
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR SCIC 040800Z AUTO 12004KT //// R/////// // NCD 12/10 Q1013

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Airport Runway Layout

N
↑
CIC
1
19 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 1/19
Active: 19
 2,625 ft 59 ft ASP 0°
↑ 1.4 kt • ↔ 3.8 kt
70° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - SCIC

2,048 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
89.4%
MVFR
8%
IFR
2.2%
LIFR
0.3%

General Freire Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 89.4% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the SE averaging 5.5 knots. Temperature extremes range from 3°C to 36°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are March, December, February.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: SE (135°)
Average Speed: 5.5 kt
Maximum Recorded: 14 kt
Calm Winds: 4.9%
Direction Distribution:
N
11.3%
NE
3.9%
E
2.8%
SE
28.4%
S
24.2%
SW
19.8%
W
2.5%
NW
2.1%

Temperature Range

Average: 17.2°C
Range: 3°C to 36°C
3°C 36°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0.5%

Best Months for VFR

March December February

Statistics computed from 2,048 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 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

Flight Planning Tools

Crosswind
120°@4kt
Density Alt
722ft, 12°C
Performance
Takeoff/Landing
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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

Based on 2,048 weather observations, SCIC experiences excellent VFR conditions 89.4% of the time, making it one of the more weather-reliable airports in its region.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at SCIC come from the SE (135°) with an average speed of 5.5 knots.

Seasonal Considerations

The best months for VFR operations are March, December, February, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from 3°C (37°F) to 36°C (97°F), averaging 17.2°C (63°F). High temperatures can significantly impact aircraft performance through increased density altitude. Altimeter settings typically range from 10.09 to 10.19 inHg (342-345 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 2,048 official METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Pilots should always verify current conditions through official channels before flight.

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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.