La Fabril Heliport

SE04

Manta, EC

Last Updated
Jul 4, 19:00Z

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Currently using: SEMT
Weather Source: Eloy Alfaro International Airport (SEMT)
Distance: 3nm / 6km from SE04

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 17 min ago
19:00Z
🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
29°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 23°C
10 kt
270°
10+ km
Visibility
20,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
342 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR SEMT 041900Z 27010KT 9999 FEW023 BKN200 29/23 Q1009 RMK A2981

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 40 ft
FEW 2,300 ft AGL
BKN 20,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
2,300 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,340 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
20,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
20,040 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

La Fabril Heliport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with broken clouds at 20,000 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the west (270°) at 10 knots.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. The ceiling is 20000 feet AGL (broken), well above standard VFR minimums.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 29°C (84°F) with a dewpoint of 23°C, indicating moderate moisture conditions.

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.

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.

QNH
342 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
341 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (40 ft)
Pressure Alt
20,178 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 21,868 ft (High - Reduced Performance)
ISA Deviation: +14.1°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF SEMT 041720Z 0418/0518 27010KT 9999 SCT023 BECMG 0420/0421 20008KT BECMG 0504/0506 BKN020 BECMG 0512/0514 SCT023 TX30/0420Z TN25/0510Z
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
19:17Z BASE
+0h
VFR 270° 10 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
20:00Z BECMG
+1h
VFR 200° 8 kt
04:00Z BECMG
+9h
MVFR
Ceiling: 2,000 ft

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

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La Fabril Heliport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: SE04
Type: heliport
Status: active
Elevation: 40 ft MSL

Location

City: Manta
Country: EC
Latitude: -0.995765°
Longitude: -80.688436°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+5

Runway Information

Runway information not available

Flight Planning Tools

Crosswind
270°@10kt
Density Alt
40ft, 29°C
Performance
Takeoff/Landing
Regions
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Nearby Airports

SEMT VFR
Eloy Alfaro International Airport
3nm
6km
SEPV N/A
Reales Tamarindos Airport
13nm
25km
SESA VFR
General Ulpiano Paez Airport
75nm
139km
VFR MVFR IFR LIFR No Data

About La Fabril Heliport

La Fabril Heliport (SE04) is located in Manta, EC at an elevation of 40 feet MSL.

Airport Overview

La Fabril Heliport serves Manta in EC.

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 SE04, 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.

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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.