Santo Domingo Airport

SCSN

Santo Domingo, CL

Last Updated
Apr 12, 22:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 8 min ago
22:00Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
15°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 12°C
3 kt
330°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR SCSN 122200Z 33003KT 280V010 9999 3000E BR NSC 15/12 Q1014

Weather Briefing

VFR

Santo Domingo Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with clear skies and 10 miles or greater visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the north-northwest (330°) at 3 knots.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. Skies are clear with unlimited ceiling.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 15°C (59°F) with a dewpoint of 12°C. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread suggests high humidity and potential for visibility restrictions, especially during cooling periods.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 12 hours. Conditions are expected to remain VFR throughout the forecast period.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight. 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 SCSN 121100Z 1212/1224 17004KT CAVOK TX20/1219Z TN09/1212Z BECMG 1215/1217 27012KT
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
22:07Z BASE
+0h
VFR 170° 4 kt
Visibility: >10km

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
CSN
05 ✈️
23

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 05/23
Active: 05
2,625 ft 59 ft ASP 53°
0.5 kt 3.0 kt
80° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - SCSN

2,678 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
65.4%
MVFR
17%
IFR
11.9%
LIFR
5.8%

Santo Domingo Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 65.4% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 17.7% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the E averaging 5.2 knots. Temperatures typically range between 4°C and 25°C with an average of 13.2°C. The best months for VFR flying are March, September, October.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: E (90°)
Average Speed: 5.2 kt
Maximum Recorded: 18 kt
Calm Winds: 8.1%
Direction Distribution:
N
7.9%
NE
6.7%
E
21.2%
SE
7.3%
S
4.8%
SW
14.5%
W
21%
NW
8.4%

Temperature Range

Average: 13.2°C
Range: 4°C to 25°C
4°C 25°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0.6%

Best Months for VFR

March September October

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 05/23
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.7 kt

Statistics computed from 2,678 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Santo Domingo Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: SCSN
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 246 ft MSL

Location

City: Santo Domingo
Country: CL
Latitude: -33.656399°
Longitude: -71.614403°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+5

Runway Information

Runway 05/23
Length: 2,625 ft
Width: 59 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Santo Domingo Airport

Santo Domingo Airport (SCSN) is located in Santo Domingo, CL at an elevation of 246 feet MSL. The airport has 1 runway (05/23), with the longest at 2,625 feet.

Weather Profile

With VFR conditions only 65.4% of the time based on 2,678 observations, SCSN requires careful weather planning. IFR conditions occur in 17.7% of reports, and instrument proficiency is advisable for regular operations here.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at SCSN come from the E (90°) with an average speed of 5.2 knots. Runway 05/23 offers the lowest average crosswind component at 2.7 knots, making it the preferred choice in typical wind conditions.

Seasonal Considerations

The best months for VFR operations are March, September, October, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from 4°C (39°F) to 25°C (77°F), averaging 13.2°C (56°F). Altimeter settings typically range from 10.13 to 10.16 inHg (343-344 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 2,678 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.