Mocopulli Airport

SCPQ / MHC

Dalcahue, CL

Last Updated
Jun 27, 08:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 26 min ago
08:00Z

☀️ Day
MVFR
Flight Rules
4°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 3°C
2 kt
Variable
--
Visibility
1,700 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR SCPQ 270800Z AUTO VRB02KT //// R35/P2000N FEW004 BKN017 04/03 Q1016

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 528 ft
FEW 400 ft AGL
BKN 1,700 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
400 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
928 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
1,700 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,228 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

MVFR

Mocopulli Airport is currently reporting marginal VFR (MVFR) conditions with broken clouds at 1,700 feet.

Wind Analysis

Winds are calm, presenting no crosswind concerns for any runway.

Visibility & Ceiling

The ceiling is 1700 feet AGL (broken), placing conditions in the MVFR category.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 4°C (39°F) with a dewpoint of 3°C. The temperature-dewpoint spread is very narrow, indicating saturated or near-saturated air. Fog formation or low cloud development is likely.

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.

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
CPQ
17
35

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
17/35 6,562 ft 148 ft ASPH 167° No wind data
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - SCPQ

3,780 observations | Sep 2025 - Jun 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
61.7%
MVFR
14.1%
IFR
12.2%
LIFR
12%

Mocopulli Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 61.7% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 24.2% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the N averaging 7.1 knots. Temperature extremes range from -2°C to 33°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are November, March, February.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: N (0°)
Average Speed: 7.1 kt
Maximum Recorded: 26 kt
Calm Winds: 6%
Direction Distribution:
N
34%
NE
1.1%
E
0.7%
SE
5.7%
S
26.7%
SW
8.6%
W
6.7%
NW
10.4%

Temperature Range

Average: 9.8°C
Range: -2°C to 33°C
-2°C 33°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 2.9%

Best Months for VFR

November March February

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 17/35
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.4 kt

Statistics computed from 3,780 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jun 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Mocopulli Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: SCPQ
IATA Code: MHC
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 528 ft MSL

Location

City: Dalcahue
Country: CL
Latitude: -42.340388°
Longitude: -73.715693°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+5

Runway Information

Runway 17/35
Length: 6,562 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASPH
ILS: No

About Mocopulli Airport

Mocopulli Airport (SCPQ/MHC) is located in Dalcahue, CL at an elevation of 528 feet MSL. The airport has 1 runway (17/35), with the longest at 6,562 feet.

Weather Profile

With VFR conditions only 61.7% of the time based on 3,780 observations, SCPQ requires careful weather planning. IFR conditions occur in 24.2% of reports, and instrument proficiency is advisable for regular operations here.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at SCPQ come from the N (0°) with an average speed of 7.1 knots and recorded gusts up to 26 knots. Runway 17/35 offers the lowest average crosswind component at 2.4 knots, making it the preferred choice in typical wind conditions.

Seasonal Considerations

The best months for VFR operations are November, March, February, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from -2°C (28°F) to 33°C (91°F), averaging 9.8°C (50°F). Altimeter settings typically range from 10.04 to 10.17 inHg (340-344 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 3,780 official METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jun 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.