Nuevo Chaitén Airport

SCTN / WCH

Chaitén, CL

Last Updated
Sep 16, 05:00 UTC

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
05:00Z
🌙 Night
MVFR
Flight Rules
11°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 11°C
20kt
350° G30kt
10+ km
Visibility
1,100ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1,012
QNH (hPa)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR SCTN 160500Z AUTO 35020G30KT 9999 -RA BKN011 OVC018 11/11 Q1012 RERA

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 95ft
BKN 1,100ft AGL
OVC 1,800ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
1,100ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,195ft AMSL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
1,800ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,895ft AMSL

Altimeter Settings & Pressure Information

QNH
1,012 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1,009 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (95 ft)
Pressure Alt
131 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013.25 hPa
Density Altitude: -327 ft
ISA Deviation: -3.8°C

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
CTN
01 ✈️
19

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 01/19
Active: 01
3,937 ft 98 ft ASP 21°
↑ 18.8kt ↔ 6.8kt
20° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Nuevo Chaitén Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: SCTN
IATA Code: WCH
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 95 ft MSL

Location

City: Chaitén
Country: CL
Latitude: -42.781943°
Longitude: -72.834999°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT5

Runway Information

Runway 01/19
Length: 3,937 ft
Width: 98 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

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Operations

Airport operational data

• Operating hours: 24/7
• Ground handling available
• Fuel services available

About Nuevo Chaitén Airport

Nuevo Chaitén Airport (SCTN/WCH) is a regional airport serving commercial and general aviation located in Chaitén, CL. The facility operates at an elevation of 95 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.