Desierto de Atacama Airport

SCAT / CPO

Copiapo, CL

Last Updated
Sep 16, 07:00 UTC

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
07:00Z
☀️ Day
LIFR
Flight Rules
11°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 11°C
10kt
340°
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Visibility
300ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH (hPa)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR SCAT 160700Z AUTO 34010KT //// R17/P2000N OVC003/// 11/11 Q1014

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 670ft
OVC 300ft AGL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
300ft
AGL (Above Ground)
970ft AMSL

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF SCAT 160400Z 1606/1706 36007KT 9999 OVC008 TN12/1613Z TX17/1618Z TEMPO 1606/1613 34014KT 5000 -DZ SCT005 OVC009 BECMG 1612/1614 BKN015 BECMG 1616/1618 32010KT BECMG 1618/1620 BKN020 BECMG 1622/1700 28004KT BKN015
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
07:13Z BASE
+0h
IFR 360° 7kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 800ft
12:00Z BECMG
+5h
MVFR
Ceiling: 1,500ft
16:00Z BECMG
+9h
VFR 320° 10kt
18:00Z BECMG
+11h
MVFR
Ceiling: 2,000ft

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
CAT
17
35 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 17/35
Active: 35
7,218 ft 148 ft ASP 175°
↑ 9.8kt ↔ 1.7kt
10° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Desierto de Atacama Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: SCAT
IATA Code: CPO
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 670 ft MSL

Location

City: Copiapo
Country: CL
Latitude: -27.261200°
Longitude: -70.779198°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT5

Runway Information

Runway 17/35
Length: 7,218 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

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Airport operational data

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

About Desierto de Atacama Airport

Desierto de Atacama Airport (SCAT/CPO) is a regional airport serving commercial and general aviation located in Copiapo, CL. The facility operates at an elevation of 670 feet above sea level and primarily serves regional commercial flights and general aviation.

The facility features 1 runway (17/35) 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.