San Cristóbal Airport

SEST / SCY

Puerto Baquerizo Moreno, EC

Last Updated
Apr 28, 22:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Stale 6 hours ago
22:00Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
28°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 25°C
11 kt
130°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
341 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR SEST 282200Z 13011KT 9999 FEW023 28/25 Q1007 RMK A2974

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 62 ft
FEW 2,300 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
2,300 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,362 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

San Cristóbal Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with few clouds at 2,300 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility. Note: This observation is 5.8 hours old and conditions may have changed.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the southeast (130°) at 11 knots. Runway 16/34 is favored with a 10-knot headwind and 6-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. No ceiling exists. Cloud layers reported: few at 2,300 ft.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 28°C (82°F) with a dewpoint of 25°C. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread suggests high humidity and potential for visibility restrictions, especially during cooling periods.

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.

This briefing is generated from real-time METAR and TAF data. Always verify with official sources before flight.

QNH
341 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
339 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (62 ft)
Pressure Alt
20,230 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 21,805 ft (High - Reduced Performance)
ISA Deviation: +13.1°C

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
EST
16 ✈️
34

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 16/34
Active: 16
6,214 ft 66 ft ASP 169°
9.5 kt 5.5 kt
30° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - SEST

2,035 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
84.6%
MVFR
14.1%
IFR
1.1%
LIFR
0.2%

San Cristóbal Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 84.6% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 9.1 knots, with gusts recorded up to 43 knots. The climate is relatively stable with temperatures averaging 26.1°C (range: 19°C to 33°C). The best months for VFR flying are January, December, September.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 9.1 kt
Maximum Recorded: 43 kt
Calm Winds: 0%
Direction Distribution:
N
6.5%
NE
1.8%
E
2.3%
SE
35.9%
S
39.5%
SW
5.5%
W
4.3%
NW
4.1%

Temperature Range

Average: 26.1°C
Range: 19°C to 33°C
19°C 33°C

Visibility

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

Best Months for VFR

January December September

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 16/34
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.7 kt

Statistics computed from 2,035 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

San Cristóbal Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: SEST
IATA Code: SCY
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 62 ft MSL

Location

City: Puerto Baquerizo Moreno
Country: EC
Latitude: -0.910206°
Longitude: -89.617401°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+6

Runway Information

Runway 16/34
Length: 6,214 ft
Width: 66 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About San Cristóbal Airport

San Cristóbal Airport (SEST/SCY) is located in Puerto Baquerizo Moreno, EC at an elevation of 62 feet MSL. The airport has 1 runway (16/34), with the longest at 6,214 feet.

Weather Profile

Analysis of 2,035 weather observations shows SEST maintains VFR conditions 84.6% of the time, with marginal VFR accounting for 14.1% and IFR/LIFR conditions present in 1.3% of reports.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at SEST come from the S (180°) with an average speed of 9.1 knots and recorded gusts up to 43 knots. Calm winds are rare (0%), so crosswind considerations are a regular factor. Runway 16/34 offers the lowest average crosswind component at 2.7 knots, making it the preferred choice in typical wind conditions.

Seasonal Considerations

The best months for VFR operations are January, December, September, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from 19°C (66°F) to 33°C (91°F), averaging 26.1°C (79°F). Altimeter settings typically range from 9.98 to 29.95 inHg (338-1014 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 2,035 official METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). 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.