Cañal Bajo Carlos Hott Siebert Airport

SCJO / ZOS

Osorno, CL

Last Updated
Feb 14, 07:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Stale 3 hours ago
07:00Z

☀️ Day
MVFR
Flight Rules
16°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 15°C
2 kt
Variable
8 km
Visibility
5,900 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR SCJO 140700Z AUTO VRB02KT 8000 FEW004/// SCT025/// OVC059/// 16/15 Q1014

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 187 ft
FEW 400 ft AGL
SCT 2,500 ft AGL
OVC 5,900 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
400 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
587 ft AMSL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
2,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,687 ft AMSL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
5,900 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
6,087 ft AMSL

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Airport Runway Layout

N
CJO
15
33

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
15/33 6,398 ft 118 ft ASP 155° No wind data
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - SCJO

1,925 observations | Sep 2025 - Feb 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
79%
MVFR
11.9%
IFR
4.7%
LIFR
4.4%

Cañal Bajo Carlos Hott Siebert Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 79% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 9.1% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 5.8 knots. Calm conditions occur 17.5% of the time. Temperature extremes range from 0°C to 37°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are November, December, September.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 5.8 kt
Maximum Recorded: 20 kt
Calm Winds: 17.5%
Direction Distribution:
N
16%
NE
9.6%
E
2%
SE
6.5%
S
25.1%
SW
2.4%
W
12.3%
NW
8.6%

Temperature Range

Average: 12.9°C
Range: 0°C to 37°C
0°C 37°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 3.6%

Best Months for VFR

November December September

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 15/33
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.2 kt

Statistics computed from 1,925 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Feb 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Cañal Bajo Carlos Hott Siebert Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: SCJO
IATA Code: ZOS
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 187 ft MSL

Location

City: Osorno
Country: CL
Latitude: -40.611198°
Longitude: -73.060997°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+5

Runway Information

Runway 15/33
Length: 6,398 ft
Width: 118 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Cañal Bajo Carlos Hott Siebert Airport

Overview

Cañal Bajo Carlos Hott Siebert Airport serves Osorno, Chile, as a medium-sized regional airport located at 40.6°S latitude. Situated at 187 feet above mean sea level, the airport provides critical aviation infrastructure for southern Chile's Los Lagos Region, supporting both commercial and general aviation operations.

Flying Conditions

The airport experiences predominantly VFR conditions, with 79.4% of observations showing clear flying weather. Seasonal variations show optimal VFR conditions in November, December, and January, with temperatures ranging from 0°C to 37°C and an average of 12.8°C. Wind patterns are consistently from the south at an average of 5.8 knots, with calm conditions occurring 17.7% of the time.

Notable Features

The single runway 15/33 is 6,398 feet long with an asphalted surface, oriented to take advantage of the prevailing southern wind patterns. Visibility is consistently good, averaging 10 statute miles with minimal instances of reduced visibility, and fog occurs in only 3.6% of observations. The airport's geographic location suggests terrain considerations typical of southern Chilean coastal and volcanic regions.

Approach Considerations

Runway 15/33 demonstrates favorable wind alignment, with wind conditions supporting operations 100% of the time and an average crosswind of just 3.1 knots. Pilots can expect predictable approach conditions, particularly during the summer months when VFR conditions are most stable. The low frequency of IFR (4.7%) and LIFR (4.3%) conditions suggests generally reliable visual approaches.

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.