El Indio Airport

SCVC

Vicuña, CL

Last Updated
Mar 4, 11:00Z

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Currently using: SCSE
Weather Source: La Florida Airport (SCSE)
Distance: 60nm / 112km from SCVC

Current Weather

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Recent 50 min ago
11:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
15°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 13°C
2 kt
Variable
9 km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
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QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR SCSE 041100Z VRB02KT 9000 NSC 15/13 Q1010

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF SCSE 040400Z 0406/0506 30004KT CAVOK TX22/0419Z TN15/0410Z TEMPO 0411/0413 3000 BR BKN005 BECMG 0413/0415 8000 SCT005 BKN010 BECMG 0416/0418 29010KT 9999 SCT020 BECMG 0422/0500 CAVOK BECMG 0501/0503 29004KT
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
11:49Z BASE
+0h
VFR 300° 4 kt
Visibility: >10km
13:00Z BECMG
+2h
MVFR
Visibility: 8 km
Ceiling: 1,000 ft
16:00Z BECMG
+5h
VFR 290° 10 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
22:00Z BECMG
+11h
VFR
Visibility: >10km

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Airport Runway Layout

N
CVC
3
21

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
3/21 2,953 ft 59 ft GRV No wind data
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

El Indio Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: SCVC
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 11,975 ft MSL

Location

City: Vicuña
Country: CL
Latitude: -29.834444°
Longitude: -70.046112°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+5

Runway Information

Runway 3/21
Length: 2,953 ft
Width: 59 ft
Surface: GRV
ILS: No

Nearby Airports

VFR MVFR IFR LIFR No Data

About El Indio Airport

El Indio Airport (SCVC) is located in Vicuña, CL at an elevation of 11,975 feet MSL, making density altitude a consideration for performance planning. The airport has 1 runway (3/21), with the longest at 2,953 feet.

Airport Overview

El Indio Airport serves Vicuña in CL. As a smaller airfield, services may be limited. Pilots should verify fuel availability and operating hours before arrival. The airport features 1 runway (3/21) with grv surface. The longest runway measures 2,953 feet, best suited for light aircraft with appropriate short-field capability.

Elevation Considerations

At 11975 feet elevation, this is a high-altitude airport where density altitude significantly impacts aircraft performance. Pilots should carefully calculate takeoff and landing distances, especially during hot weather. Turbocharging or turbine power is advantageous for operations here.

Flight Planning

For current NOTAMs and operational information, consult the local aviation authority publications. Weather data including METAR and TAF reports are typically available from nearby reporting stations if not directly from this airport. Before flight, verify current conditions through official channels and check Jeppesen or national AIP for the latest aeronautical information.

Weather Information

When METAR observations are not available directly from SCVC, pilots can reference weather from nearby airports shown above. Consider distance and terrain differences when using alternate weather sources. For official flight planning, always use approved weather briefing services.

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Pilots should always verify current conditions through official channels before flight.

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.