Nuevo Chaitén Airport

SCTN / WCH

Chaitén, CL

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
10:00Z
☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
9°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 8°C
9kt
360°
10+ km
Visibility
3,200ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH (hPa)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

SCTN 141000Z AUTO 36009KT 9999 SCT027 OVC032 09/08 Q1019

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 95ft
SCT 2,700ft AGL
OVC 3,200ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
2,700ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,795ft AMSL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
3,200ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,295ft AMSL

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Airport Runway Layout

N
CTN
01 ✈️
19

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 01/19
Active: 01
3,937 ft 98 ft ASP 21°
↑ 8.4kt ↔ 3.2kt
21° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Nuevo Chaitén Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: SCTN
IATA Code: WCH
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 95 ft MSL

Location

City: Chaitén
Country: CL
Latitude: -42.781943°
Longitude: -72.834999°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT5

Runway Information

Runway 01/19
Length: 3,937 ft
Width: 98 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

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Airport operational data

• Operating hours: 24/7
• Ground handling available
• Fuel services available

About Nuevo Chaitén Airport

Nuevo Chaitén Airport (SCTN/WCH) is a regional airport serving commercial and general aviation located in Chaitén, CL. The facility operates at an elevation of 95 feet above sea level and primarily serves regional commercial flights and general aviation.

The facility features 1 runway (01/19) with ASP surface . Weather services provide regular METAR reports and TAF forecasts to ensure safe flight operations in all conditions.

Pilots can access comprehensive weather data, including current conditions, extended forecasts, and flight rules analysis. The airport information displayed here includes runway details, operational data, and essential resources for flight planning and execution. All weather data is updated regularly to provide the most current information for aviation decision-making.

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.