General Tovarías Airport

SCLA

Lautaro, CL

Last Updated
Jul 18, 17:00Z

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Currently using: SCQP
Weather Source: La Araucanía Airport (SCQP)
Distance: 25nm / 46km from SCLA

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 30 min ago
17:00Z

🌙 Night
IFR
Flight Rules
8°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 8°C
3 kt
130°
8 km
Visibility
800 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
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QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR SCQP 181700Z 13003KT 8000 RA FEW004 BKN008 OVC034 08/08 Q1006

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 699 ft
FEW 400 ft AGL
BKN 800 ft AGL
OVC 3,400 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
400 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,099 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
800 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,499 ft AMSL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
3,400 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
4,099 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

IFR

General Tovarías Airport is currently reporting instrument flight rules (IFR) conditions with overcast skies at 3,400 feet and 8 km visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the southeast (130°) at 3 knots.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 8 km, below VFR minimums in some airspace classifications. Check local requirements before departing VFR. The ceiling is 800 feet AGL (broken). Only precision approaches may be usable depending on minimums.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 8°C (46°F) with a dewpoint of 8°C. The temperature-dewpoint spread is very narrow, indicating saturated or near-saturated air. Fog formation or low cloud development is likely.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 24 hours. Conditions are expected to remain MVFR throughout the forecast period. Expected weather includes: Rain, Showers Rain. Temporary MVFR conditions are forecast with Showers Rain between 17:00Z and 22:00Z.

Pilot Recommendations

An instrument rating and IFR flight plan are required. Verify that destination and alternate approach minimums are above current and forecast conditions. 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.

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF SCQP 181030Z 1812/1912 VRB02KT 5000 RA SCT015 OVC025 TX11/1818Z TN04/1910Z BECMG 1814/1816 03005KT 9999 NSW BKN025 TEMPO 1817/1822 5000 SHRA BECMG 1906/1908 OVC020
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
17:29Z BASE
+0h
MVFR VRB 2 kt
Visibility: 5 km
Ceiling: 2,500 ft
Rain

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

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General Tovarías Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: SCLA
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 699 ft MSL

Location

City: Lautaro
Country: CL
Latitude: -38.542778°
Longitude: -72.454720°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+5

Runway Information

Runway information not available

About General Tovarías Airport

General Tovarías Airport (SCLA) is located in Lautaro, CL at an elevation of 699 feet MSL.

Airport Overview

General Tovarías Airport serves Lautaro in CL. As a smaller airfield, services may be limited. Pilots should verify fuel availability and operating hours before arrival.

Flight Planning

For current NOTAMs and operational information, consult the local aviation authority publications. Weather data including METAR and TAF reports are typically available from nearby reporting stations if not directly from this airport. Before flight, verify current conditions through official channels and check Jeppesen or national AIP for the latest aeronautical information.

Weather Information

When METAR observations are not available directly from SCLA, pilots can reference weather from nearby airports shown above. Consider distance and terrain differences when using alternate weather sources. For official flight planning, always use approved weather briefing services.

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. 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.