Lieutenant Julio Gallardo Airport

SCNT / PNT

Puerto Natales, CL

Last Updated
Mar 3, 22:00Z

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Current Weather

Display Units
Stale 11 hours ago
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☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
11°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -1°C
18 kt
290° G31 kt
10+ km
Visibility
20,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR SCNT 032200Z 29018G31KT 9999 SCT050 BKN200 11/M01 Q0990

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 217 ft
SCT 5,000 ft AGL
BKN 20,000 ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
5,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
5,217 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
20,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
20,217 ft AMSL

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Airport Runway Layout

N
CNT
10
28 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 10/28
Active: 28
5,786 ft 98 ft ASP 120°
17.7 kt 3.1 kt
10° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - SCNT

675 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
93.6%
MVFR
5.6%
IFR
0.3%
LIFR
0.4%

Lieutenant Julio Gallardo Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 93.6% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 15.2 knots, with gusts recorded up to 36 knots. Temperatures typically range between -5°C and 24°C with an average of 10.4°C. The best months for VFR flying are March, February, January.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 15.2 kt
Maximum Recorded: 36 kt
Calm Winds: 1.1%
Direction Distribution:
N
5.6%
NE
0.5%
E
2.5%
SE
5.6%
S
10%
SW
16.1%
W
38.7%
NW
19.9%

Temperature Range

Average: 10.4°C
Range: -5°C to 24°C
-5°C 24°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0.5%

Best Months for VFR

March February January

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 10/28
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 6.3 kt

Statistics computed from 675 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Lieutenant Julio Gallardo Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: SCNT
IATA Code: PNT
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 217 ft MSL

Location

City: Puerto Natales
Country: CL
Latitude: -51.670670°
Longitude: -72.529078°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+5

Runway Information

Runway 10/28
Length: 5,786 ft
Width: 98 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

Nearby Airports

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About Lieutenant Julio Gallardo Airport

Overview

Lieutenant Julio Gallardo Airport serves Puerto Natales in southern Chile, located at coordinates -51.670670, -72.529078 with an elevation of 217 ft MSL. The medium-sized airport provides critical regional aviation infrastructure in Patagonia, supporting transportation needs in this remote geographic area.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at SCNT are predominantly VFR, with 93.1% of observations indicating visual flight rules. Winds predominantly blow from the west at an average of 15.7 knots, with occasional gusts up to 36 knots. Temperature ranges from -5°C to 22°C, with an average of 10.2°C, creating generally stable flying conditions.

Notable Features

The airport features a single asphalt runway (10/28) measuring 5,786 feet in length, positioned to take advantage of the consistent westerly wind patterns. Its southern Patagonian location means pilots should anticipate potential rapid weather changes typical of this region's maritime climate.

Approach Considerations

Runway 10/28 experiences favorable wind conditions 100% of the time, with an average crosswind of 6.4 knots. Pilots can expect optimal VFR conditions particularly during January, December, and September, with consistently good visibility averaging 10 statute miles.

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

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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.