Pichoy Airport

SCVD / ZAL

Valdivia, CL

Last Updated
Apr 24, 08:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 19 min ago
08:00Z

☀️ Day
MVFR
Flight Rules
10°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 10°C
3 kt
10°
10+ km
Visibility
2,500 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR SCVD 240800Z AUTO 01003KT 9999 BKN025 OVC048 10/10 Q1021

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 59 ft
BKN 2,500 ft AGL
OVC 4,800 ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
2,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,559 ft AMSL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
4,800 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
4,859 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

MVFR

Pichoy Airport is currently reporting marginal VFR (MVFR) conditions with overcast skies at 4,800 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the north (10°) at 3 knots.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. The ceiling is 2500 feet AGL (broken), placing conditions in the MVFR category.

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

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.

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Airport Runway Layout

N
CVD
17
35 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 17/35
Active: 35
6,870 ft 148 ft ASP 178°
2.8 kt 1.0 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 - SCVD

2,548 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
67%
MVFR
16.8%
IFR
6%
LIFR
10.2%

Pichoy Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 67% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 16.2% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the SW averaging 5.7 knots. Calm conditions occur 21.4% of the time. Temperature extremes range from 0°C to 33°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. Fog is a notable factor, occurring in approximately 16.5% of observations, with visibility below 3 SM in 0% of reports. The best months for VFR flying are January, December, November.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: SW (225°)
Average Speed: 5.7 kt
Maximum Recorded: 20 kt
Calm Winds: 21.4%
Direction Distribution:
E
4.9%
N
13.1%
S
10.9%
W
12.9%
NE
8.9%
NW
10.5%
SE
3.7%
SW
13.6%

Temperature Range

Average: 12.5°C
Range: 0°C to 33°C
0°C 33°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 16.5%

Best Months for VFR

January December November

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 17/35
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.4 kt

Statistics computed from 2,548 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Pichoy Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: SCVD
IATA Code: ZAL
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 59 ft MSL

Location

City: Valdivia
Country: CL
Latitude: -39.650002°
Longitude: -73.086098°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+5

Runway Information

Runway 17/35
Length: 6,870 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Pichoy Airport

Overview

Pichoy Airport serves the Valdivia region in Chile, situated at an elevation of 59 feet MSL. As a medium-sized airport with a single 6,870-foot asphalted runway (17/35), it provides critical aviation infrastructure for the local area and regional transportation needs.

Flying Conditions

Weather at Pichoy Airport demonstrates significant variability, with visual flight rules (VFR) conditions prevailing 70.6% of the time. Pilots can expect predominantly southwest winds averaging 5.7 knots, with occasional gusts up to 20 knots. The temperature ranges from 0°C to 33°C, with an average of 12.9°C, and the airport experiences fog 13.5% of the time.

Notable Features

Located at coordinates -39.650002, -73.086098, Pichoy Airport is positioned in a region with potential challenging meteorological conditions. The airport's wind profile shows a consistent southwest wind direction (225°), with calm conditions occurring 17.5% of the time. Visibility typically remains excellent, averaging 10 statute miles throughout the year.

Approach Considerations

Runway 17/35 offers favorable wind conditions 100% of the time, with an average crosswind of just 3.6 knots. The best visual flight conditions occur during the summer months of November, December, and January. Pilots should be prepared for potential MVFR (17.2%) and occasional IFR (4.1%) conditions, particularly during the winter months.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.

Official Data Sources

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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.