What is the current weather at Maquehue Airport?

Current conditions at Maquehue Airport (SCTC) are VFR. Temperature is 7°C. Winds are from 0° at 0 knots.

What runways does SCTC have?

Maquehue Airport has 1 runway(s): Runway 06/24 (5,577 ft, ASP).

Does SCTC have an ILS approach?

Maquehue Airport (SCTC) does not have ILS equipment listed. Check the current AIP for available instrument approaches.

What is the elevation of SCTC?

Maquehue Airport (SCTC) has a field elevation of 304 feet MSL.

What is the ICAO code for Maquehue Airport?

The ICAO code for Maquehue Airport is SCTC. The IATA code is PZS.

Where is SCTC located?

Maquehue Airport (SCTC) is located near Temuco, CL at coordinates -38.766800°N, -72.637100°E.

How often is the METAR updated for SCTC?

METAR reports for Maquehue Airport (SCTC) are typically issued once per hour, around 55 minutes past the hour. Special METARs (SPECI) are issued when significant weather changes occur. MetarCentral updates data from official sources every 5 minutes.

Does SCTC have a TAF forecast?

TAF (Terminal Aerodrome Forecast) availability depends on the airport. Check the SCTC TAF page at metarcentral.com/airport/SCTC/taf for the latest forecast, which covers a 24-30 hour period and is updated every 6 hours.

What does VFR mean at SCTC?

Maquehue Airport is currently reporting VFR conditions. VFR (Visual Flight Rules) means visibility is greater than 5 statute miles and ceiling is above 3,000 feet AGL. These are good conditions for visual flying.

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Weather Source: La Araucanía Airport (SCQP)

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Current Weather

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Time

Temp

Wind

Alt

QNH

Recent 57 min ago

00:00Z

🌙 Night

VFR

Flight Rules

7°C

Temperature

Dewpoint: 6°C

0 kt

0°

10+ km

Visibility

∞

Ceiling

Unlimited

QNH

Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR SCQP 230000Z 00000KT 9999 SCT048 07/06 Q1025

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft

9,000ft

6,000ft

3,000ft

Ground

Field Elev: 304 ft

SCT 4,800 ft AGL

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SCT

Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)

4,800 ft

AGL (Above Ground)

5,104 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Maquehue Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with scattered clouds at 4,800 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are calm, presenting no crosswind concerns for any runway.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. No ceiling exists. Cloud layers reported: scattered at 4,800 ft.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 7°C (45°F) with a dewpoint of 6°C. The temperature-dewpoint spread is very narrow, indicating saturated or near-saturated air. Fog formation or low cloud development is likely.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 24 hours. The forecast shows a transition between VFR and IFR conditions. Pilots should monitor the forecast closely and have an alternate airport plan. Expected weather includes: Fog. Temporary LIFR conditions are forecast with Fog between 04:00Z and 14:00Z.

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. The forecast indicates conditions may deteriorate. Ensure you have fuel reserves and a viable alternate airport.

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 SCQP 222201Z 2300/2324 VRB02KT 9999 FEW020 TN04/2310Z TX16/2318Z TEMPO 2304/2314 00000KT 0700 FG VV002 BECMG 2315/2317 27004KT BKN045

Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)

00:57Z BASE

+0h

VFR VRB 2 kt

Visibility: 10+ km

04:00Z TEMPO

+4h

LIFR

Visibility: 0.7 km

Ceiling: 200 ft

Fog

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Airport Runway Layout

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Runway Information

Runway	Length	Width	Surface	Heading	Wind Component
06/24	5,577 ft	147 ft	ASP	67°	↑ 0.0 kt • ↔ 0.0 kt 67° 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

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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.

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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.