Viña del Mar Airport

SCVM / KNA

Viña del Mar, CL

Last Updated
Mar 4, 06:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 22 min ago
06:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
15°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 8°C
3 kt
250°
--
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
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QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR SCVM 040600Z 25003KT CAVOK 15/08 Q1011

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF SCVM 040400Z 0406/0506 34003KT CAVOK TX27/0419Z TN14/0410Z BECMG 0415/0417 31010KT BECMG 0501/0503 30004KT
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
06:21Z BASE
+0h
VFR 340° 3 kt
Visibility: >10km
15:00Z BECMG
+9h
VFR 310° 10 kt

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
CVM
05
23 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 05/23
Active: 23
5,760 ft 98 ft ASP 52°
2.8 kt 1.0 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 - SCVM

3,214 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
70.5%
MVFR
20%
IFR
6.3%
LIFR
3.3%

Viña del Mar Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 70.5% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 9.6% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the NW averaging 6.8 knots. Temperatures typically range between 6°C and 34°C with an average of 15.7°C. The best months for VFR flying are March, February, September.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NW (315°)
Average Speed: 6.8 kt
Maximum Recorded: 19 kt
Calm Winds: 5.4%
Direction Distribution:
N
14.6%
NE
1.8%
E
3.6%
SE
12.8%
S
8.4%
SW
7.3%
W
18.1%
NW
28%

Temperature Range

Average: 15.7°C
Range: 6°C to 34°C
6°C 34°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 6.5%

Best Months for VFR

March February September

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 05/23
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.5 kt

Statistics computed from 3,214 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Viña del Mar Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: SCVM
IATA Code: KNA
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 461 ft MSL

Location

City: Viña del Mar
Country: CL
Latitude: -32.949600°
Longitude: -71.478600°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+5

Runway Information

Runway 05/23
Length: 5,760 ft
Width: 98 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Viña del Mar Airport

Overview

Viña del Mar Airport serves as a medium-sized airport located near the coastal city of Viña del Mar, Chile. Situated at an elevation of 461 feet MSL, the airport provides critical aviation infrastructure for the region around -32.949600, -71.478600. Its single runway (05/23) extends 5,760 feet with an asphalt surface, supporting various general aviation and regional operations.

Flying Conditions

The airport experiences predominantly VFR conditions, with 69.2% of observations showing clear weather suitable for visual flight. Winds typically blow from the northwest at an average of 6.8 knots, with occasional gusts up to 19 knots. Temperature variations are moderate, ranging from 6°C to 33°C with an average of 15.3°C, creating generally stable flying conditions.

Notable Features

The airport's geographical positioning near the Chilean coast influences its meteorological characteristics, with consistent northwest winds and minimal visibility restrictions. Only 5.5% of observations report fog, and zero percent of reports show visibility below 3 statute miles. September, October, and November represent the most favorable months for visual flight operations.

Approach Considerations

Runway 05/23 demonstrates favorable wind alignment, with 100% of wind conditions supporting safe operations and an average crosswind component of 5.5 knots. Pilots can expect predictable approach conditions, particularly during the peak VFR months of early spring in the Southern Hemisphere. The moderate wind and visibility characteristics make this airport generally accessible for most aircraft operations.

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
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.