Mataveri Airport

SCIP / IPC

Isla De Pascua, CL

Last Updated
Feb 7, 15:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Stale 2 hours ago
15:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
25°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 18°C
14 kt
110°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1024 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR SCIP 071500Z 11014KT 9999 SCT027 25/18 Q1024 NOSIG

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 227 ft
SCT 2,700 ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
2,700 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,927 ft AMSL
QNH
1024 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1016 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (227 ft)
Pressure Alt
-96 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 1,158 ft
ISA Deviation: +10.5°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF AMD SCIP 071309Z 0714/0812 10012KT 9999 SCT028 TX28/0720Z TN22/0810Z TEMPO 0714/0719 5000 SHRA SCT015 BKN025
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
17:12Z BASE
+0h
VFR 100° 12 kt
Visibility: 10+ km

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
CIP
10 ✈️
28

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 10/28
Active: 10
10,827 ft 148 ft ASP 117°
13.8 kt 2.4 kt
10° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - SCIP

2,987 observations | Sep 2025 - Feb 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
89.3%
MVFR
9.9%
IFR
0.6%
LIFR
0.1%

Mataveri Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 89.3% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the E averaging 8.7 knots, with gusts recorded up to 60 knots. Temperatures typically range between 12°C and 29°C with an average of 21°C. The best months for VFR flying are September, November, December.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: E (90°)
Average Speed: 8.7 kt
Maximum Recorded: 60 kt
Calm Winds: 1%
Direction Distribution:
N
11.4%
NE
4.7%
E
39.7%
SE
19.3%
S
6.8%
SW
3.5%
W
4.6%
NW
9.1%

Temperature Range

Average: 21°C
Range: 12°C to 29°C
12°C 29°C

Visibility

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

Best Months for VFR

September November December

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 10/28
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.8 kt

Statistics computed from 2,987 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Feb 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Mataveri Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: SCIP
IATA Code: IPC
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 227 ft MSL

Location

City: Isla De Pascua
Country: CL
Latitude: -27.164801°
Longitude: -109.421997°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+7

Runway Information

Runway 10/28
Length: 10,827 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Mataveri Airport

Overview

Mataveri Airport serves Isla De Pascua (Easter Island), located in the remote southeastern Pacific Ocean. The airport is a critical transportation infrastructure for this isolated Chilean territory, positioned at coordinates -27.164801, -109.421997 with an elevation of 227 feet above mean sea level. As a medium-sized airport, it provides essential connectivity to this historically and archaeologically significant island.

Flying Conditions

The airport experiences predominantly excellent visual flight conditions, with 90% of observations indicating VFR weather. Average temperatures range from 12°C to 28°C, with a mean of 20.9°C, providing generally stable atmospheric conditions. Winds are consistently from the east (90 degrees) at an average of 8.6 knots, with occasional stronger gusts up to 60 knots, though calm conditions occur 1.1% of the time.

Notable Features

Mataveri Airport features a single runway (10/28) stretching 10,827 feet with an asphalt surface, accommodating medium-sized aircraft. The island's isolated Pacific location means limited diversion options and potential for rapidly changing maritime weather patterns. Its geographic position requires pilots to be prepared for potential wind shifts and isolated weather developments typical of oceanic island environments.

Approach Considerations

Runway 10/28 offers favorable wind alignment 100% of the time, with an average crosswind component of only 3.8 knots. January, September, and November represent the most consistently favorable VFR months for operations. Pilots should anticipate excellent visibility, with an average of 10 statute miles and essentially zero instances of restricted visibility or fog.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.