El Mirador Airport

SCPV / PUX

Puerto Varas, CL

Last Updated
May 15, 03:00Z

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Currently using: SCTE
Weather Source: El Tepual Airport (SCTE)
Distance: 9nm / 16km from SCPV

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 26 min ago
03:00Z

🌙 Night
MVFR
Flight Rules
7°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 6°C
3 kt
240°
10+ km
Visibility
1,500 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1022 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR SCTE 150300Z 24003KT 200V270 9999 BKN015 OVC020 07/06 Q1022 NOSIG

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 430 ft
BKN 1,500 ft AGL
OVC 2,000 ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
1,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,930 ft AMSL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
2,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,430 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

MVFR

El Mirador Airport is currently reporting marginal VFR (MVFR) conditions with overcast skies at 2,000 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the west-southwest (240°) at 3 knots.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. The ceiling is 1500 feet AGL (broken), placing conditions in the MVFR category.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 7°C (45°F) with a dewpoint of 6°C. The temperature-dewpoint spread is very narrow, indicating saturated or near-saturated air. Fog formation or low cloud development is likely.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 24 hours. Conditions are expected to fluctuate between VFR and MVFR. VFR pilots should be prepared for deteriorating conditions. Temporary VFR conditions are forecast between 18:00Z and 23:00Z.

Pilot Recommendations

VFR pilots should exercise caution. Consider filing IFR if instrument rated, or postponing the flight if conditions are expected to deteriorate further. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread creates risk of fog formation, particularly during evening and early morning hours.

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

QNH
1022 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1008 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (430 ft)
Pressure Alt
168 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -689 ft
ISA Deviation: -7.1°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF SCTE 142219Z 1500/1524 20005KT 9999 FEW012 OVC013 TN05/1511Z TX10/1519Z BECMG 1507/1509 26010KT BKN020 OVC030 BECMG 1514/1516 20010KT SCT025 BKN035 TEMPO 1518/1523 SCT035 BKN045
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
03:26Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 200° 5 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 1,300 ft
07:00Z BECMG
+4h
MVFR 260° 10 kt
Ceiling: 2,000 ft
14:00Z BECMG
+11h
VFR 200° 10 kt
Ceiling: 3,500 ft

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
CPV
15
33 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 15/33
Active: 33
2,559 ft 59 ft ASP
0.0 kt 3.0 kt
90° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

El Mirador Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: SCPV
IATA Code: PUX
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 430 ft MSL

Location

City: Puerto Varas
Country: CL
Latitude: -41.349400°
Longitude: -72.946701°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+5

Runway Information

Runway 15/33
Length: 2,559 ft
Width: 59 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About El Mirador Airport

El Mirador Airport (SCPV/PUX) is located in Puerto Varas, CL at an elevation of 430 feet MSL. The airport has 1 runway (15/33), with the longest at 2,559 feet.

Airport Overview

El Mirador Airport serves Puerto Varas in CL. As a smaller airfield, services may be limited. Pilots should verify fuel availability and operating hours before arrival. The airport features 1 runway (15/33) with asp surface. The longest runway measures 2,559 feet, best suited for light aircraft with appropriate short-field capability.

Flight Planning

For current NOTAMs and operational information, consult the local aviation authority publications. Weather data including METAR and TAF reports are typically available from nearby reporting stations if not directly from this airport. Before flight, verify current conditions through official channels and check Jeppesen or national AIP for the latest aeronautical information.

Weather Information

When METAR observations are not available directly from SCPV, pilots can reference weather from nearby airports shown above. Consider distance and terrain differences when using alternate weather sources. For official flight planning, always use approved weather briefing services.

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. 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.