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Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport

SCEL / SCL

Santiago, CL

Last Updated

Sep 16, 03:00 UTC

Current Weather

Display Units

Time

Temp

Wind

Last Updated

03:00Z

🌙 Night

VFR

Flight Rules

15°C

Temperature

Dewpoint: 6°C

5kt

140°

Visibility

∞

Ceiling

Unlimited

1,016

QNH (hPa)

Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR SCEL 160300Z 14005KT 080V160 CAVOK 15/06 Q1016 NOSIG

Altimeter Settings & Pressure Information

QNH

1,016 hPa

Sea Level Pressure

For altitude above MSL

QFE

964 hPa

Field Pressure

Height above aerodrome (1,555 ft)

Pressure Alt

1,473 ft

QNE Reference

Standard: 1013.25 hPa

Density Altitude: 1,846 ft

ISA Deviation: +3.1°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF

TAF SCEL 152212Z 1600/1624 20008KT CAVOK TX25/1619Z TN07/1610Z BECMG 1602/1604 15004KT TEMPO 1609/1612 VRB02KT 5000 HZ NSC BECMG 1617/1619 20010KT

Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)

03:15Z BASE

+0h

VFR 200° 8kt

Visibility: >10km

09:00Z TEMPO

+6h

MVFR VRB 2kt

Visibility: 5 km

Haze

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Data Sources

• Current conditions from METAR observations
• Historical data from past 24 hours
• No forecast or predicted data included
• Data updated with each new METAR report

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Note: Future values beyond current TAF validity are estimates based on climatological data and trends. Always verify with current forecasts before flight operations.

Airport Runway Layout

↑

CEL

17L ✈️

35R

17R ✈️

35L

Runway Information

Runway	Length	Width	Surface	Heading	Wind Component
✈️ 17L/35R Active: 17L	12,303 ft	180 ft	ASP	178°	↑ 4.3kt • ↔ 2.5kt 30° angle
✈️ 17R/35L Active: 17R	12,303 ft	148 ft	ASP	177°	↑ 4.3kt • ↔ 2.5kt 30° angle

🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions

⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component

↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: SCEL

IATA Code: SCL

Type: large airport

Status: active

Elevation: 1,555 ft MSL

Location

City: Santiago

Country: CL

Latitude: -33.393002°

Longitude: -70.785797°

Time Zone: Etc/GMT5

Runway Information

Runway 17L/35R

Length: 12,303 ft

Width: 180 ft

Surface: ASP

ILS: No

Runway 17R/35L

Length: 12,303 ft

Width: 148 ft

Surface: ASP

ILS: No

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• Operating hours: 24/7

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About Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport

Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCEL/SCL) is a major international airport and aviation hub located in Santiago, CL. The facility operates at an elevation of 1,555 feet above sea level and primarily serves international passenger and cargo operations.

The facility features 2 runways (17L/35R, 17R/35L) with ASP surface . Weather services provide continuous 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.