El Tepual Airport

SCTE / PMC

Puerto Montt, CL

Last Updated
Feb 7, 15:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Stale 2 hours ago
15:00Z

☀️ Day
MVFR
Flight Rules
14°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 12°C
13 kt
190°
10+ km
Visibility
1,200 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1017 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR SCTE 071500Z 19013KT 9999 SCT010 OVC012 14/12 Q1017 NOSIG

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 294 ft
SCT 1,000 ft AGL
OVC 1,200 ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
1,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,294 ft AMSL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
1,200 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,494 ft AMSL
QNH
1017 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1007 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (294 ft)
Pressure Alt
182 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 133 ft
ISA Deviation: -0.4°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF SCTE 071003Z 0712/0812 19012KT 9999 OVC012 TN12/0712Z TX20/0719Z BECMG 0713/0715 BKN020 BECMG 0717/0719 CAVOK BECMG 0802/0804 VRB02KT SCT007 BKN015 BECMG 0807/0809 1500 BR SCT003 OVC005
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
17:27Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 190° 12 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 1,200 ft
02:00Z BECMG
+9h
MVFR VRB 2 kt
Ceiling: 1,500 ft

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
CTE
17 ✈️
35

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 17/35
Active: 17
8,694 ft 148 ft CON 182°
12.2 kt 4.4 kt
20° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - SCTE

3,350 observations | Sep 2025 - Feb 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
66.9%
MVFR
19%
IFR
8.7%
LIFR
5.4%

El Tepual Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 66.9% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 14.1% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the N averaging 7.5 knots, with gusts recorded up to 40 knots. Temperature extremes range from 1°C to 34°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are September, November, October.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: N (0°)
Average Speed: 7.5 kt
Maximum Recorded: 40 kt
Calm Winds: 5.5%
Direction Distribution:
N
23.5%
NE
6.9%
E
1.4%
SE
7.3%
S
20.8%
SW
16.6%
W
12.9%
NW
5.3%

Temperature Range

Average: 12.9°C
Range: 1°C to 34°C
1°C 34°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 2.8%

Best Months for VFR

September November October

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 17/35
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.5 kt

Statistics computed from 3,350 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Feb 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

El Tepual Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: SCTE
IATA Code: PMC
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 294 ft MSL

Location

City: Puerto Montt
Country: CL
Latitude: -41.438900°
Longitude: -73.094002°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+5

Runway Information

Runway 17/35
Length: 8,694 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No

About El Tepual Airport

Overview

El Tepual Airport serves Puerto Montt, Chile, functioning as a critical medium-sized regional airport in southern Chile. Located at coordinates -41.438900, -73.094002 with an elevation of 294 ft MSL, the airport provides essential aviation infrastructure for the Los Lagos Region. Its single runway (17/35) extends 8,694 feet and supports commercial and general aviation operations.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at El Tepual demonstrate significant variability, with Visual Flight Rules (VFR) conditions predominating at 67.9% of observed periods. The airport experiences prevailing northerly winds averaging 7.5 knots, with occasional gusts up to 40 knots. Temperature ranges from 1°C to 34°C, with an average of 12.7°C, creating diverse meteorological environments for pilots.

Notable Features

The airport's geographic positioning in southern Chile suggests proximity to complex terrain, likely including mountainous and coastal landscapes. Runway 17/35 demonstrates favorable wind alignment, with wind conditions supporting operations 100% of the time and an average crosswind of only 3.6 knots. Visibility typically remains excellent, averaging 10 statute miles with minimal instances of restricted visibility.

Approach Considerations

Seasonal flight planning should prioritize September through November, which represent the most consistent VFR months. Pilots can expect generally stable approach conditions with low occurrence of instrument meteorological conditions (IFR/LIFR accounting for only 13.2% of observations). The substantial runway length of 8,694 feet provides significant operational flexibility for various aircraft types.

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.