Mocopulli Airport

SCPQ / MHC

Dalcahue, CL

Last Updated
Apr 10, 23:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 45 min ago
23:00Z

🌙 Night
MVFR
Flight Rules
17°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 14°C
4 kt
350°
8 km
Visibility
2,800 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR SCPQ 102300Z AUTO 35004KT 290V050 8000 BKN028 OVC044 17/14 Q1011

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 528 ft
BKN 2,800 ft AGL
OVC 4,400 ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
2,800 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,328 ft AMSL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
4,400 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
4,928 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

MVFR

Mocopulli Airport is currently reporting marginal VFR (MVFR) conditions with overcast skies at 4,400 feet and 8 km visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the north (350°) at 4 knots.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 8 km, below VFR minimums in some airspace classifications. Check local requirements before departing VFR. The ceiling is 2800 feet AGL (broken), placing conditions in the MVFR category.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 17°C (63°F) with a dewpoint of 14°C. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread suggests high humidity and potential for visibility restrictions, especially during cooling periods.

Pilot Recommendations

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

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Airport Runway Layout

N
CPQ
17
35 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 17/35
Active: 35
6,562 ft 148 ft ASPH 167°
4.0 kt 0.0 kt
0° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - SCPQ

2,619 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
66.1%
MVFR
13.8%
IFR
10.7%
LIFR
9.4%

Mocopulli Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 66.1% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 20.1% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the N averaging 7.3 knots. Temperature extremes range from 2°C to 33°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are April, November, March.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: N (0°)
Average Speed: 7.3 kt
Maximum Recorded: 26 kt
Calm Winds: 5.8%
Direction Distribution:
N
33.8%
NE
1.1%
E
0.9%
SE
7.4%
S
25%
SW
6.6%
W
7.8%
NW
11.4%

Temperature Range

Average: 11.1°C
Range: 2°C to 33°C
2°C 33°C

Visibility

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

Best Months for VFR

April November March

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 17/35
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.4 kt

Statistics computed from 2,619 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Mocopulli Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: SCPQ
IATA Code: MHC
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 528 ft MSL

Location

City: Dalcahue
Country: CL
Latitude: -42.340388°
Longitude: -73.715693°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+5

Runway Information

Runway 17/35
Length: 6,562 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASPH
ILS: No

About Mocopulli Airport

Mocopulli Airport (SCPQ/MHC) is located in Dalcahue, CL at an elevation of 528 feet MSL. The airport has 1 runway (17/35), with the longest at 6,562 feet.

Weather Profile

With VFR conditions only 66.1% of the time based on 2,619 observations, SCPQ requires careful weather planning. IFR conditions occur in 20.1% of reports, and instrument proficiency is advisable for regular operations here.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at SCPQ come from the N (0°) with an average speed of 7.3 knots and recorded gusts up to 26 knots. Runway 17/35 offers the lowest average crosswind component at 2.4 knots, making it the preferred choice in typical wind conditions.

Seasonal Considerations

The best months for VFR operations are April, November, March, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from 2°C (36°F) to 33°C (91°F), averaging 11.1°C (52°F). Altimeter settings typically range from 10.17 to 10.17 inHg (344-344 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 2,619 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.