El Tepual Airport

SCTE / PMC

Puerto Montt, CL

Last Updated
Jul 26, 13:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 5 min ago
13:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
1°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 1°C
2 kt
330°
10+ km
Visibility
8,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1009 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR SCTE 261300Z 33002KT 9999 SCT030 OVC080 01/01 Q1009 NOSIG

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 294 ft
SCT 3,000 ft AGL
OVC 8,000 ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
3,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,294 ft AMSL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
8,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
8,294 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

El Tepual Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with overcast skies at 8,000 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the north-northwest (330°) at 2 knots.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. The ceiling is 8000 feet AGL (overcast), well above standard VFR minimums.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 1°C (34°F) with a dewpoint of 1°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: Light Rain, Rain. Temporary IFR conditions are forecast with Rain between 15:00Z and 18:00Z.

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.

QNH
1009 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
999 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (294 ft)
Pressure Alt
422 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -1,187 ft
ISA Deviation: -13.4°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF COR SCTE 261052Z 2612/2712 14004KT 8000 BKN035 TN01/2612Z TX09/2618Z BECMG 2614/2616 -RA SCT011 BKN025 OVC050 TEMPO 2615/2618 4000 RA BECMG 2620/2622 02010KT BECMG 2706/2708 SCT006 BKN011 OVC030
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
13:04Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 140° 4 kt
Visibility: 8 km
Ceiling: 3,500 ft
14:00Z BECMG
+1h
MVFR
Ceiling: 2,500 ft
Light Rain
15:00Z TEMPO
+2h
IFR
Visibility: 4 km
Rain
20:00Z BECMG
+7h
VFR 20° 10 kt

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: 35
8,694 ft 148 ft CON 182°
1.9 kt 0.7 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

7,447 observations | Sep 2025 - Jul 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
64%
MVFR
20%
IFR
9%
LIFR
7%

El Tepual Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 64% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 16% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the N averaging 7.5 knots, with gusts recorded up to 60 knots. Temperature extremes range from -4°C to 34°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are March, September, November.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: N (0°)
Average Speed: 7.5 kt
Maximum Recorded: 60 kt
Calm Winds: 7.8%
Direction Distribution:
E
1.5%
N
30%
S
18.9%
W
9.8%
NE
7.6%
NW
5%
SE
6%
SW
13.3%

Temperature Range

Average: 10.9°C
Range: -4°C to 34°C
-4°C 34°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 4.9%

Best Months for VFR

March September November

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 17/35
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.4 kt

Statistics computed from 7,447 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jul 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.

Official Data Sources

Weather NOAA Aviation Weather Center • International METAR/TAF Network
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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.