La Florida Airport

SCSE / LSC

La Serena-Coquimbo, CL

Last Updated
Mar 5, 10:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 20 min ago
10:00Z

☀️ Day
IFR
Flight Rules
16°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 14°C
1 kt
Variable
10+ km
Visibility
900 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR SCSE 051000Z AUTO VRB01KT 9999 OVC009/// 16/14 Q1012

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 481 ft
OVC 900 ft AGL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
900 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,381 ft AMSL

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF SCSE 050449Z 0506/0606 30004KT 8000 BKN006 OVC010 TX20/0519Z TN15/0510Z TEMPO 0508/0514 4000 BR OVC003 BECMG 0514/0516 28012KT 9999 SCT015 BECMG 0518/0520 CAVOK BECMG 0601/0603 30004KT
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
10:19Z BASE
+0h
IFR 300° 4 kt
Visibility: 8 km
Ceiling: 600 ft
14:00Z BECMG
+4h
VFR 280° 12 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
18:00Z BECMG
+8h
VFR
Visibility: >10km

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
CSE
12
30

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
12/30 6,358 ft 148 ft ASP 115° No wind data
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - SCSE

3,335 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
58.2%
MVFR
28.9%
IFR
8.4%
LIFR
4.5%

La Florida Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 58.2% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 12.9% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 7.3 knots. Temperatures typically range between 8°C and 25°C with an average of 15.8°C. The best months for VFR flying are December, February, November.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 7.3 kt
Maximum Recorded: 18 kt
Calm Winds: 3.6%
Direction Distribution:
N
1.2%
NE
1.7%
E
9.1%
SE
5.4%
S
2.7%
SW
2.3%
W
60%
NW
14.1%

Temperature Range

Average: 15.8°C
Range: 8°C to 25°C
8°C 25°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 1.7%

Best Months for VFR

December February November

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 12/30
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.7 kt

Statistics computed from 3,335 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

La Florida Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: SCSE
IATA Code: LSC
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 481 ft MSL

Location

City: La Serena-Coquimbo
Country: CL
Latitude: -29.916201°
Longitude: -71.199501°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+5

Runway Information

Runway 12/30
Length: 6,358 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

Nearby Airports

VFR MVFR IFR LIFR No Data

About La Florida Airport

Overview

La Florida Airport serves the La Serena-Coquimbo region in Chile, functioning as a medium-sized airport at 481 feet above mean sea level. Located at coordinates -29.916201, -71.199501, the airport provides critical aviation infrastructure for the coastal region. Its single runway 12/30 stretches 6,358 feet with an asphalt surface, supporting various aircraft operations.

Flying Conditions

Flight conditions at La Florida Airport demonstrate predominantly favorable weather, with visual flight rules (VFR) conditions present 57.3% of the time. Marginal VFR occurs 30.7% of observations, while instrument flight rules (IFR) and low IFR conditions are less common at 8% and 4% respectively. The airport experiences consistent westerly winds averaging 7.3 knots, with temperatures ranging from 8°C to 24°C and an average of 15.4°C.

Notable Features

The airport's geographical positioning in the coastal region of Chile suggests potential for variable terrain and wind conditions. Westerly winds dominate at 270 degrees, with maximum recorded speeds of 18 knots. Calm wind conditions are observed in 3.4% of recorded observations, indicating generally stable atmospheric conditions.

Approach Considerations

Runway 12/30 demonstrates highly favorable wind alignment, with 100% wind compatibility and an average crosswind of only 2.7 knots. Visibility typically remains excellent at an average of 10 statute miles, with minimal instances of reduced visibility. Pilots can expect optimal VFR conditions particularly during November, December, and September months.

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
Airports OurAirports.com • Public domain airport database
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.