Robinson Crusoe Airport

SCIR

Isla Robinson Crusoe, CL

Last Updated
Apr 29, 15:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Stale 4 hours ago
15:00Z

🌙 Night
MVFR
Flight Rules
15°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 10°C
10 kt
140°
10+ km
Visibility
2,500 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR SCIR 291500Z 14010KT 9999 BKN025 15/10 Q1023

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 433 ft
BKN 2,500 ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
2,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,933 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

MVFR

Robinson Crusoe Airport is currently reporting marginal VFR (MVFR) conditions with broken clouds at 2,500 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility. Note: This observation is 4.4 hours old and conditions may have changed.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the southeast (140°) at 10 knots. Runway 14/32 is favored with a 10-knot headwind and 0-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. The ceiling is 2500 feet AGL (broken), placing conditions in the MVFR category.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 15°C (59°F) with a dewpoint of 10°C, indicating moderate moisture conditions.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 12 hours. Conditions are expected to remain MVFR throughout the forecast period.

Pilot Recommendations

VFR pilots should exercise caution. Consider filing IFR if instrument rated, or postponing the flight if conditions are expected to deteriorate further.

This briefing is generated from real-time METAR and TAF data. Always verify with official sources before flight.

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF SCIR 291026Z 2912/2924 20015KT 9999 BKN010 BKN020 TX18/2919Z TN16/2912Z
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
19:23Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 200° 15 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 1,000 ft

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
CIR
14
32 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 14/32
Active: 32
2,822 ft 59 ft ASP
10.0 kt 0.0 kt
180° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - SCIR

458 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
54.1%
MVFR
41.7%
IFR
2.2%
LIFR
2%

Robinson Crusoe Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 54.1% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 4.2% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the SE averaging 10.4 knots. The climate is relatively stable with temperatures averaging 16.7°C (range: 11°C to 23°C). The best months for VFR flying are March, September, February.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: SE (135°)
Average Speed: 10.4 kt
Maximum Recorded: 30 kt
Calm Winds: 0.7%
Direction Distribution:
E
4.1%
N
3.5%
S
29.5%
W
7%
NE
0.4%
NW
14.2%
SE
33.8%
SW
6.8%

Temperature Range

Average: 16.7°C
Range: 11°C to 23°C
11°C 23°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0.9%

Best Months for VFR

March September February

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 14/32
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.5 kt

Statistics computed from 458 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Robinson Crusoe Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: SCIR
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 433 ft MSL

Location

City: Isla Robinson Crusoe
Country: CL
Latitude: -33.665001°
Longitude: -78.929703°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+5

Runway Information

Runway 14/32
Length: 2,822 ft
Width: 59 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Robinson Crusoe Airport

Robinson Crusoe Airport (SCIR) is located in Isla Robinson Crusoe, CL at an elevation of 433 feet MSL. The airport has 1 runway (14/32), with the longest at 2,822 feet.

Weather Profile

With VFR conditions only 54.1% of the time based on 458 observations, SCIR requires careful weather planning. IFR conditions occur in 4.2% of reports, and instrument proficiency is advisable for regular operations here.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at SCIR come from the SE (135°) with an average speed of 10.4 knots and recorded gusts up to 30 knots. Calm winds are rare (0.7%), so crosswind considerations are a regular factor. Runway 14/32 offers the lowest average crosswind component at 3.5 knots, making it the preferred choice in typical wind conditions.

Seasonal Considerations

The best months for VFR operations are March, September, February, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from 11°C (52°F) to 23°C (73°F), averaging 16.7°C (62°F). Altimeter settings typically range from 10.14 to 10.25 inHg (343-347 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 458 official METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 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.