El Tuqui Airport

SCOV / OVL

Ovalle, CL

Last Updated
May 15, 01:00Z

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Currently using: SCSE
Weather Source: La Florida Airport (SCSE)
Distance: 39nm / 72km from SCOV

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 35 min ago
01:00Z

🌙 Night
IFR
Flight Rules
12°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 10°C
4 kt
360°
10+ km
Visibility
800 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR SCSE 150100Z 36004KT 330V070 9999 OVC008 12/10 Q1017

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 1,100 ft
OVC 800 ft AGL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
800 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,900 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

IFR

El Tuqui Airport is currently reporting instrument flight rules (IFR) conditions with overcast skies at 800 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the north (360°) at 4 knots.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. The ceiling is 800 feet AGL (overcast). Only precision approaches may be usable depending on minimums.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 12°C (54°F) with a dewpoint of 10°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. The forecast shows a transition between VFR and IFR conditions. Pilots should monitor the forecast closely and have an alternate airport plan.

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 SCSE 142200Z 1500/1524 28012KT 9999 BKN008 TX16/1519Z TN09/1510Z BECMG 1501/1503 VRB02KT BECMG 1508/1512 BKN015 BECMG 1516/1518 30012KT CAVOK
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
01:35Z BASE
+0h
IFR 280° 12 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 800 ft
08:00Z BECMG
+7h
MVFR
Ceiling: 1,500 ft

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
COV
04 ✈️
22

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 04/22
Active: 04
3,773 ft 75 ft UNK
3.1 kt 2.6 kt
40° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

El Tuqui Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: SCOV
IATA Code: OVL
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 1,100 ft MSL

Location

City: Ovalle
Country: CL
Latitude: -30.559200°
Longitude: -71.175598°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+5

Runway Information

Runway 04/22
Length: 3,773 ft
Width: 75 ft
Surface: UNK
ILS: No

Nearby Airports

VFR MVFR IFR LIFR No Data

About El Tuqui Airport

El Tuqui Airport (SCOV/OVL) is located in Ovalle, CL at an elevation of 1,100 feet MSL. The airport has 1 runway (04/22), with the longest at 3,773 feet.

Airport Overview

El Tuqui Airport serves Ovalle in CL. As a smaller airfield, services may be limited. Pilots should verify fuel availability and operating hours before arrival. The airport features 1 runway (04/22) with unk surface. The longest runway measures 3,773 feet, adequate for light general aviation aircraft.

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 SCOV, 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.