La Florida Airport

SCSE / LSC

La Serena-Coquimbo, CL

Last Updated
Mar 4, 10:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 35 min ago
10:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
15°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 14°C
4 kt
110°
9 km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR SCSE 041000Z AUTO 11004KT 9000 FEW002/// 15/14 Q1009

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 481 ft
FEW 200 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
200 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
681 ft AMSL

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF SCSE 040400Z 0406/0506 30004KT CAVOK TX22/0419Z TN15/0410Z TEMPO 0411/0413 3000 BR BKN005 BECMG 0413/0415 8000 SCT005 BKN010 BECMG 0416/0418 29010KT 9999 SCT020 BECMG 0422/0500 CAVOK BECMG 0501/0503 29004KT
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
10:34Z BASE
+0h
VFR 300° 4 kt
Visibility: >10km
11:00Z TEMPO
+1h
IFR
Visibility: 3 km
Ceiling: 500 ft
Mist
13:00Z BECMG
+3h
MVFR
Visibility: 8 km
Ceiling: 1,000 ft
16:00Z BECMG
+6h
VFR 290° 10 kt
Visibility: 10+ km

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
CSE
12 ✈️
30

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 12/30
Active: 12
6,358 ft 148 ft ASP 115°
3.9 kt 0.7 kt
10° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - SCSE

3,316 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
58.3%
MVFR
29%
IFR
8.3%
LIFR
4.5%

La Florida Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 58.3% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 12.8% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 7.3 knots. Temperatures typically range between 8°C and 25°C with an average of 15.8°C. The best months for VFR flying are December, February, November.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 7.3 kt
Maximum Recorded: 18 kt
Calm Winds: 3.6%
Direction Distribution:
N
1.2%
NE
1.7%
E
9%
SE
5.4%
S
2.7%
SW
2.3%
W
60%
NW
14.1%

Temperature Range

Average: 15.8°C
Range: 8°C to 25°C
8°C 25°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 1.8%

Best Months for VFR

December February November

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 12/30
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.7 kt

Statistics computed from 3,316 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

La Florida Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: SCSE
IATA Code: LSC
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 481 ft MSL

Location

City: La Serena-Coquimbo
Country: CL
Latitude: -29.916201°
Longitude: -71.199501°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+5

Runway Information

Runway 12/30
Length: 6,358 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About La Florida Airport

Overview

La Florida Airport serves the La Serena-Coquimbo region in Chile, functioning as a medium-sized airport at 481 feet above mean sea level. Located at coordinates -29.916201, -71.199501, the airport provides critical aviation infrastructure for the coastal region. Its single runway 12/30 stretches 6,358 feet with an asphalt surface, supporting various aircraft operations.

Flying Conditions

Flight conditions at La Florida Airport demonstrate predominantly favorable weather, with visual flight rules (VFR) conditions present 57.3% of the time. Marginal VFR occurs 30.7% of observations, while instrument flight rules (IFR) and low IFR conditions are less common at 8% and 4% respectively. The airport experiences consistent westerly winds averaging 7.3 knots, with temperatures ranging from 8°C to 24°C and an average of 15.4°C.

Notable Features

The airport's geographical positioning in the coastal region of Chile suggests potential for variable terrain and wind conditions. Westerly winds dominate at 270 degrees, with maximum recorded speeds of 18 knots. Calm wind conditions are observed in 3.4% of recorded observations, indicating generally stable atmospheric conditions.

Approach Considerations

Runway 12/30 demonstrates highly favorable wind alignment, with 100% wind compatibility and an average crosswind of only 2.7 knots. Visibility typically remains excellent at an average of 10 statute miles, with minimal instances of reduced visibility. Pilots can expect optimal VFR conditions particularly during November, December, and September months.

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.

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.