La Florida Airport

SCSE / LSC

La Serena-Coquimbo, CL

Last Updated
Feb 14, 10:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 18 min ago
10:00Z

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LIFR
Flight Rules
14°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 14°C
0 kt
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Visibility
200 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
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QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR SCSE 141000Z AUTO 00000KT //// // OVC002/// 14/14 Q1012

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 481 ft
OVC 200 ft AGL
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OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
200 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
681 ft AMSL

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF SCSE 140412Z 1406/1506 12005KT CAVOK TX22/1419Z TN13/1410Z BECMG 1414/1416 28013KT BECMG 1502/1504 VRB02KT
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
10:17Z BASE
+0h
VFR 120° 5 kt
Visibility: >10km
14:00Z BECMG
+4h
VFR 280° 13 kt

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 6,358 ft 148 ft ASP 115°
0.0 kt 0.0 kt
115° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - SCSE

3,041 observations | Sep 2025 - Feb 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
58.4%
MVFR
30.1%
IFR
7.7%
LIFR
3.8%

La Florida Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 58.4% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 11.5% 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 15.6°C. The best months for VFR flying are February, December, November.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 7.3 kt
Maximum Recorded: 18 kt
Calm Winds: 3.4%
Direction Distribution:
N
1.1%
NE
1.7%
E
9%
SE
5.5%
S
2.6%
SW
2.3%
W
59.9%
NW
14.5%

Temperature Range

Average: 15.6°C
Range: 8°C to 25°C
8°C 25°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 1.4%

Best Months for VFR

February December November

Runway Wind Analysis

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

Statistics computed from 3,041 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Feb 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.