El Tepual Airport

SCTE / PMC

Puerto Montt, CL

Last Updated
Mar 4, 11:00Z

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Current Weather

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Recent 50 min ago
11:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
3°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 3°C
0 kt
--
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1022 hPa
QNH
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Raw METAR

METAR SCTE 041100Z 00000KT CAVOK 03/03 Q1022 NOSIG
QNH
1022 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1012 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (294 ft)
Pressure Alt
32 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -1,337 ft
ISA Deviation: -11.4°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF AMD SCTE 040945Z 0410/0506 VRB02KT 2500 BR SCT004 TN04/0410Z TX16/0418Z TEMPO 0411/0412 0800 FG BKN002 BECMG 0414/0416 17010KT 9999 NSW BKN045 BECMG 0421/0423 CAVOK
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
11:49Z BASE
+0h
IFR VRB 2 kt
Visibility: 2.5 km
Mist
14:00Z BECMG
+3h
VFR 170° 10 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 4,500 ft
21:00Z BECMG
+10h
VFR
Visibility: >10km

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Airport Runway Layout

N
CTE
17
35

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
17/35 8,694 ft 148 ft CON 182°
0.0 kt 0.0 kt
178° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - SCTE

3,744 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
67.1%
MVFR
18.5%
IFR
8.7%
LIFR
5.7%

El Tepual Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 67.1% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 14.4% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the N averaging 7.5 knots, with gusts recorded up to 40 knots. Temperature extremes range from 1°C to 34°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are March, September, November.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: N (0°)
Average Speed: 7.5 kt
Maximum Recorded: 40 kt
Calm Winds: 5.7%
Direction Distribution:
N
24.3%
NE
6.7%
E
1.3%
SE
7.3%
S
20.5%
SW
15.9%
W
12.8%
NW
5.5%

Temperature Range

Average: 12.9°C
Range: 1°C to 34°C
1°C 34°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 3.2%

Best Months for VFR

March September November

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 17/35
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.5 kt

Statistics computed from 3,744 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

El Tepual Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: SCTE
IATA Code: PMC
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 294 ft MSL

Location

City: Puerto Montt
Country: CL
Latitude: -41.438900°
Longitude: -73.094002°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+5

Runway Information

Runway 17/35
Length: 8,694 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No

About El Tepual Airport

Overview

El Tepual Airport serves Puerto Montt, Chile, functioning as a critical medium-sized regional airport in southern Chile. Located at coordinates -41.438900, -73.094002 with an elevation of 294 ft MSL, the airport provides essential aviation infrastructure for the Los Lagos Region. Its single runway (17/35) extends 8,694 feet and supports commercial and general aviation operations.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at El Tepual demonstrate significant variability, with Visual Flight Rules (VFR) conditions predominating at 67.9% of observed periods. The airport experiences prevailing northerly winds averaging 7.5 knots, with occasional gusts up to 40 knots. Temperature ranges from 1°C to 34°C, with an average of 12.7°C, creating diverse meteorological environments for pilots.

Notable Features

The airport's geographic positioning in southern Chile suggests proximity to complex terrain, likely including mountainous and coastal landscapes. Runway 17/35 demonstrates favorable wind alignment, with wind conditions supporting operations 100% of the time and an average crosswind of only 3.6 knots. Visibility typically remains excellent, averaging 10 statute miles with minimal instances of restricted visibility.

Approach Considerations

Seasonal flight planning should prioritize September through November, which represent the most consistent VFR months. Pilots can expect generally stable approach conditions with low occurrence of instrument meteorological conditions (IFR/LIFR accounting for only 13.2% of observations). The substantial runway length of 8,694 feet provides significant operational flexibility for various aircraft types.

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.

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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.