President Carlos Ibañez del Campo International Airport

SCCI / PUQ

Punta Arenas, CL

Last Updated
Mar 4, 11:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 50 min ago
11:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
7°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 4°C
22 kt
270°
10+ km
Visibility
17,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
995 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR SCCI 041100Z 27022KT 9999 SCT030 BKN170 07/04 Q0995 NOSIG

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 139 ft
SCT 3,000 ft AGL
BKN 17,000 ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
3,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,139 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
17,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
17,139 ft AMSL
QNH
995 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
990 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (139 ft)
Pressure Alt
687 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -240 ft
ISA Deviation: -7.7°C

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Airport Runway Layout

N
CCI
01
19
07
25 ✈️
12
30

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
01/19 5,504 ft 148 ft ASP 28°
10.3 kt 19.4 kt
118° angle
✈️ 07/25
Active: 25
9,154 ft 148 ft ASP 88°
20.7 kt 7.5 kt
20° angle
12/30 7,875 ft 148 ft ASP 138°
14.7 kt 16.3 kt
132° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - SCCI

4,019 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
93.6%
MVFR
4.8%
IFR
0.9%
LIFR
0.6%

President Carlos Ibañez del Campo International Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 93.6% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 16.3 knots, with gusts recorded up to 101 knots. Temperatures typically range between -3°C and 23°C with an average of 9.1°C. The best months for VFR flying are January, February, November.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 16.3 kt
Maximum Recorded: 101 kt
Calm Winds: 0.2%
Direction Distribution:
N
6.8%
NE
3.7%
E
2.9%
SE
1.7%
S
2.8%
SW
4.7%
W
59%
NW
18.2%

Temperature Range

Average: 9.1°C
Range: -3°C to 23°C
-3°C 23°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0.2%

Best Months for VFR

January February November

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 01/19
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 14.4 kt
Runway 07/25
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 6.9 kt
Runway 12/30
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 8.1 kt

Statistics computed from 4,019 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

President Carlos Ibañez del Campo International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: SCCI
IATA Code: PUQ
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 139 ft MSL

Location

City: Punta Arenas
Country: CL
Latitude: -53.002602°
Longitude: -70.854599°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+5

Runway Information

Runway 01/19
Length: 5,504 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 07/25
Length: 9,154 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 12/30
Length: 7,875 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About President Carlos Ibañez del Campo International Airport

Overview

President Carlos Ibañez del Campo International Airport serves Punta Arenas, Chile, located at 53°N latitude in the southern Patagonian region. As a medium-sized airport with three runways, it provides critical aviation infrastructure for southern Chile's transportation needs. The airport's elevation of 139 ft MSL and strategic positioning make it an important regional aviation hub.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at SCCI are predominantly favorable for flying, with 92.6% of observations indicating VFR conditions. Winds predominantly blow from the west at an average of 17 knots, with occasional extreme gusts up to 101 knots. Temperature variations range from -3°C to 18°C, with an average of 8.5°C, suggesting potential for moderate temperature-related performance considerations.

Notable Features

The airport features three asphalted runways with substantial lengths: 01/19 at 5,504 ft, 07/25 at 9,154 ft, and 12/30 at 7,875 ft. Its southern geographical location introduces unique meteorological challenges typical of Patagonian aviation environments. All three runways demonstrate 100% favorable wind alignment, providing flexible operational capabilities.

Approach Considerations

Pilots can expect consistently low crosswind components across all runways, averaging between 7.4 and 15.2 knots. Visibility averages 10 statute miles, with minimal occurrences of reduced visibility (fog present in only 0.3% of observations). January, October, and November represent the best months for visual flight conditions, offering optimal flying environments.

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
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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.