Eulogio Sánchez Airport

SCTB

Santiago, CL

Last Updated
Apr 10, 22:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Stale 4 hours ago
22:00Z

🌙 Night
MVFR
Flight Rules
15°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 10°C
5 kt
220°
6 km
Visibility
16,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR SCTB 102200Z 22005KT 6000 BKN160 15/10 Q1014

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 2,129 ft
BKN 16,000 ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
16,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
18,129 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

MVFR

Eulogio Sánchez Airport is currently reporting marginal VFR (MVFR) conditions with broken clouds at 16,000 feet and 6 km visibility. Note: This observation is 4.3 hours old and conditions may have changed.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the southwest (220°) at 5 knots. Runway 19 is favored with a 4-knot headwind and 3-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 6 km, below VFR minimums in some airspace classifications. Check local requirements before departing VFR. The ceiling is 16000 feet AGL (broken), well above standard VFR minimums.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 15°C (59°F) with a dewpoint of 10°C, indicating moderate moisture conditions.

Pilot Recommendations

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

This briefing is generated from real-time METAR and TAF data. Always verify with official sources before flight.

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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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°
4.3 kt 2.5 kt
30° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - SCTB

890 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
89.1%
MVFR
8%
IFR
2.7%
LIFR
0.2%

Eulogio Sánchez Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 89.1% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the SW averaging 7.2 knots. Calm conditions occur 17.3% of the time. Temperatures typically range between 4°C and 33°C with an average of 22.2°C. The best months for VFR flying are April, March, February.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: SW (225°)
Average Speed: 7.2 kt
Maximum Recorded: 16 kt
Calm Winds: 17.3%
Direction Distribution:
N
0.4%
NE
3.2%
E
0.8%
SE
0.6%
S
6.9%
SW
63.4%
W
6.5%
NW
0.9%

Temperature Range

Average: 22.2°C
Range: 4°C to 33°C
4°C 33°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0.4%

Best Months for VFR

April March February

Runway Wind Analysis

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

Statistics computed from 890 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 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

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 890 weather observations, SCTB experiences excellent VFR conditions 89.1% 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 7.2 knots. Calm wind conditions are common (17.3% 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 April, March, February, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from 4°C (39°F) to 33°C (91°F), averaging 22.2°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 890 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.