Maquehue Airport

SCTC / PZS

Temuco, CL

Last Updated
Mar 4, 11:00Z

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Currently using: SCQP
Weather Source: La Araucanía Airport (SCQP)
Distance: 10nm / 18km from SCTC

Current Weather

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VFR
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6°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 6°C
6 kt
180°
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Raw METAR

METAR SCQP 041100Z 18006KT CAVOK 06/06 Q1021

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF SCQP 041610Z 0418/0518 19012KT CAVOK TX20/0419Z TN04/0511Z BECMG 0502/0504 VRB02KT TEMPO 0509/0511 3000 BR SCT002 BECMG 0513/0515 20007KT
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
19:56Z BASE
+0h
VFR 190° 12 kt
Visibility: >10km
02:00Z BECMG
+7h
VFR VRB 2 kt

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Airport Runway Layout

N
CTC
06
24 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 06/24
Active: 24
5,577 ft 147 ft ASP 67°
3.0 kt 5.2 kt
60° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Maquehue Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: SCTC
IATA Code: PZS
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 304 ft MSL

Location

City: Temuco
Country: CL
Latitude: -38.766800°
Longitude: -72.637100°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+5

Runway Information

Runway 06/24
Length: 5,577 ft
Width: 147 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Maquehue Airport

Overview

Maquehue Airport serves the Temuco region in Chile, providing critical aviation infrastructure in southern Chile. Located at coordinates -38.766800, -72.637100, this medium-sized airport supports regional transportation and serves as an important regional connectivity point for the Araucanía area.

Flying Conditions

Situated at 304 feet mean sea level, Maquehue Airport experiences typical southern Chilean atmospheric conditions with potential variability. Pilots should anticipate regional weather patterns characteristic of the temperate maritime climate of southern Chile, which can include rapid meteorological changes.

Notable Features

The airport features a single runway (06/24) measuring 5,577 feet with an asphalt surface, suitable for medium-sized aircraft operations. Its geographic position in the Temuco area suggests potential terrain influences from nearby Andean foothills, which could impact local wind patterns and approach conditions.

Approach Considerations

Runway 06/24 provides a primary landing surface aligned in a west-northwest to east-southeast orientation. Given the runway's length of 5,577 feet, the airport can accommodate a range of aircraft types, with approach considerations influenced by the surrounding regional topography and typical wind directions.

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.