María Dolores Airport

SCGE / LSQ

Los Angeles, CL

Last Updated
Apr 29, 23:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 36 min ago
23:00Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
12°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 8°C
4 kt
200°
--
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR SCGE 292300Z 20004KT CAVOK 12/08 Q1015

Weather Briefing

VFR

María Dolores Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with clear skies.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the south-southwest (200°) at 4 knots.

Visibility & Ceiling

Skies are clear with unlimited ceiling.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 12°C (54°F) with a dewpoint of 8°C. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread suggests high humidity and potential for visibility restrictions, especially during cooling periods.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 12 hours. Conditions are expected to fluctuate between VFR and MVFR. VFR pilots should be prepared for deteriorating conditions. Expected weather includes: Mist. Temporary MVFR conditions are forecast with Mist between 12:00Z and 14:00Z.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight. The forecast indicates conditions may deteriorate. Ensure you have fuel reserves and a viable alternate airport.

This briefing is generated from real-time METAR and TAF data. Always verify with official sources before flight.

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF SCGE 291029Z 2912/2924 18012KT CAVOK TX16/2918Z TN06/2912Z TEMPO 2912/2914 5000 BR NSC
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
23:36Z BASE
+0h
VFR 180° 12 kt
Visibility: >10km

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
CGE
18 ✈️
36

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 18/36
Active: 18
5,577 ft 98 ft ASP 185°
3.8 kt 1.4 kt
20° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - SCGE

721 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
80.7%
MVFR
17.1%
IFR
2.1%
LIFR
0.1%

María Dolores Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 80.7% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 9.2 knots. Temperature extremes range from 5°C to 36°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are December, February, October.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 9.2 kt
Maximum Recorded: 23 kt
Calm Winds: 5%
Direction Distribution:
E
0%
N
8.4%
S
54.9%
W
7.4%
NE
1%
NW
16.2%
SE
1.5%
SW
5.6%

Temperature Range

Average: 21°C
Range: 5°C to 36°C
5°C 36°C

Visibility

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

Best Months for VFR

December February October

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 18/36
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3 kt

Statistics computed from 721 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

María Dolores Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: SCGE
IATA Code: LSQ
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 374 ft MSL

Location

City: Los Angeles
Country: CL
Latitude: -37.401699°
Longitude: -72.425400°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+5

Runway Information

Runway 18/36
Length: 5,577 ft
Width: 98 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About María Dolores Airport

María Dolores Airport (SCGE/LSQ) is located in Los Angeles, CL at an elevation of 374 feet MSL. The airport has 1 runway (18/36), with the longest at 5,577 feet.

Weather Profile

Analysis of 721 weather observations shows SCGE maintains VFR conditions 80.7% of the time, with marginal VFR accounting for 17.1% and IFR/LIFR conditions present in 2.2% of reports.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at SCGE come from the S (180°) with an average speed of 9.2 knots. Runway 18/36 offers the lowest average crosswind component at 3 knots, making it the preferred choice in typical wind conditions.

Seasonal Considerations

The best months for VFR operations are December, February, October, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from 5°C (41°F) to 36°C (97°F), averaging 21°C (70°F). High temperatures can significantly impact aircraft performance through increased density altitude. Altimeter settings typically range from 10.09 to 10.15 inHg (342-344 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 721 official METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Pilots should always verify current conditions through official channels before flight.

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.