Eulogio Sánchez Airport

SCTB

Santiago, CL

Last Updated
Mar 4, 20:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Stale 13 hours ago
20:00Z
☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
31°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 8°C
10 kt
240°
--
Visibility
∞
Ceiling
Unlimited
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR SCTB 042000Z 24010KT 210V300 CAVOK 31/08 Q1011

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Airport Runway Layout

N
↑
CTB
01
19 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 01/19
Active: 19
 3,280 ft 98 ft ASP 12°
↑ 6.4 kt • ↔ 7.7 kt
50° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - SCTB

732 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
88.1%
MVFR
8.9%
IFR
2.7%
LIFR
0.3%

Eulogio Sánchez Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 88.1% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the SW averaging 7.3 knots. Calm conditions occur 18.3% of the time. Temperatures typically range between 4°C and 33°C with an average of 22.1°C. The best months for VFR flying are March, February, October.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: SW (225°)
Average Speed: 7.3 kt
Maximum Recorded: 16 kt
Calm Winds: 18.3%
Direction Distribution:
N
0.3%
NE
1.8%
E
0.7%
SE
0.6%
S
7.4%
SW
63.4%
W
6.7%
NW
0.9%

Temperature Range

Average: 22.1°C
Range: 4°C to 33°C
4°C 33°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0.5%

Best Months for VFR

March February October

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 01/19
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.4 kt

Statistics computed from 732 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Eulogio Sánchez Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: SCTB
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 2,129 ft MSL

Location

City: Santiago
Country: CL
Latitude: -33.456299°
Longitude: -70.546700°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+5

Runway Information

Runway 01/19
Length: 3,280 ft
Width: 98 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

Flight Planning Tools

Crosswind
240°@10kt
Density Alt
2129ft, 31°C
Performance
Takeoff/Landing
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About Eulogio Sánchez Airport

Eulogio Sánchez Airport (SCTB) is located in Santiago, CL at an elevation of 2,129 feet MSL. The airport has 1 runway (01/19), with the longest at 3,280 feet.

Weather Profile

Based on 732 weather observations, SCTB experiences excellent VFR conditions 88.1% of the time, making it one of the more weather-reliable airports in its region.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at SCTB come from the SW (225°) with an average speed of 7.3 knots. Calm wind conditions are common (18.3% of observations), allowing flexible runway selection. Runway 01/19 offers the lowest average crosswind component at 4.4 knots, making it the preferred choice in typical wind conditions.

Seasonal Considerations

The best months for VFR operations are March, February, October, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from 4°C (39°F) to 33°C (91°F), averaging 22.1°C (72°F). Altimeter settings typically range from 10.13 to 10.21 inHg (343-346 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 732 official METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Pilots should always verify current conditions through official channels before flight.

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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.