Diego Aracena Airport

SCDA / IQQ

Iquique, CL

Last Updated
Nov 3, 22:00 UTC

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
22:00Z
🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
19°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 13°C
15kt
220°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
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QNH (hPa)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR SCDA 032200Z 22015KT 9999 FEW033 19/13 Q1016

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 155ft
FEW 3,300ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
3,300ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,455ft AMSL

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF SCDA 032206Z 0400/0424 22011KT 9999 SCT030 TN17/0410Z TX20/0418Z BECMG 0401/0403 17004KT TEMPO 0402/0406 BKN025 BECMG 0414/0416 22015KT FEW030
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
22:28Z BASE
+0h
VFR 220° 11kt
Visibility: 10+ km
01:00Z BECMG
+3h
VFR 170° 4kt
02:00Z TEMPO
+4h
MVFR
Ceiling: 2,500ft

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Airport Runway Layout

N
CDA
01
19 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 01/19
Active: 19
10,991 ft 148 ft ASP
↑ 13.0kt ↔ 7.5kt
30° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Diego Aracena Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: SCDA
IATA Code: IQQ
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 155 ft MSL

Location

City: Iquique
Country: CL
Latitude: -20.535200°
Longitude: -70.181297°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT5

Runway Information

Runway 01/19
Length: 10,991 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

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About Diego Aracena Airport

Diego Aracena Airport (SCDA/IQQ) is a regional airport serving commercial and general aviation located in Iquique, CL. The facility operates at an elevation of 155 feet above sea level and primarily serves regional commercial flights and general aviation.

The facility features 1 runway (01/19) 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.