Rodelillo Airport

SCRD / VAP

Viña Del Mar, CL

Last Updated
Apr 30, 13:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Stale 14 hours ago
13:00Z

🌙 Night
LIFR
Flight Rules
10°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 10°C
5 kt
350°
0.1 km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR SCRD 301300Z 35005KT 0100 VV000 10/10 Q1012

Weather Briefing

LIFR

Rodelillo Airport is currently reporting low IFR (LIFR) conditions with clear skies and 0.1 km visibility. Note: This observation is 14.4 hours old and conditions may have changed.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the north (350°) at 5 knots. Runway 36 is favored with a 5-knot headwind and 1-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is severely reduced to 0.1 km, likely due to fog, mist, or precipitation. Special VFR or an IFR clearance may be required. Skies are clear with unlimited ceiling.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 10°C (50°F) with a dewpoint of 10°C. The temperature-dewpoint spread is very narrow, indicating saturated or near-saturated air. Fog formation or low cloud development is likely.

Pilot Recommendations

Current conditions require an instrument rating, IFR-equipped aircraft, and an IFR clearance. Check approach minimums carefully as conditions may be below CAT I ILS minimums. 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
CRD
18 ✈️
36

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 18/36
Active: 18
2,789 ft 66 ft ASP
4.9 kt 0.9 kt
170° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - SCRD

776 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
75.9%
MVFR
13.7%
IFR
5.2%
LIFR
5.3%

Rodelillo Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 75.9% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 10.5% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 8.9 knots. Temperatures typically range between 9°C and 31°C with an average of 18.4°C. Fog is a notable factor, occurring in approximately 12.8% of observations, with visibility below 3 SM in 0% of reports. The best months for VFR flying are March, April, February.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 8.9 kt
Maximum Recorded: 25 kt
Calm Winds: 1.5%
Direction Distribution:
N
19.3%
NE
3.4%
E
0.8%
SE
2.5%
S
36.6%
SW
12.1%
W
5.8%
NW
17.9%

Temperature Range

Average: 18.4°C
Range: 9°C to 31°C
9°C 31°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 12.8%

Best Months for VFR

March April February

Runway Wind Analysis

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

Statistics computed from 776 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Rodelillo Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: SCRD
IATA Code: VAP
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 1,100 ft MSL

Location

City: Viña Del Mar
Country: CL
Latitude: -33.068100°
Longitude: -71.557503°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+5

Runway Information

Runway 18/36
Length: 2,789 ft
Width: 66 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Rodelillo Airport

Rodelillo Airport (SCRD/VAP) is located in Viña Del Mar, CL at an elevation of 1,100 feet MSL. The airport has 1 runway (18/36), with the longest at 2,789 feet.

Weather Profile

Analysis of 776 weather observations shows SCRD maintains VFR conditions 75.9% of the time, with marginal VFR accounting for 13.7% and IFR/LIFR conditions present in 10.5% of reports. Fog affects the airport in approximately 12.8% of observations, with visibility dropping below 3 statute miles 0% of the time.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at SCRD come from the S (180°) with an average speed of 8.9 knots. Calm winds are rare (1.5%), so crosswind considerations are a regular factor. 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 March, April, February, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from 9°C (48°F) to 31°C (88°F), averaging 18.4°C (65°F). Altimeter settings typically range from 10.16 to 10.16 inHg (344-344 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 776 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.