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Diego Aracena Airport

SCDA / IQQ

Iquique, CL

Last Updated

Jan 17, 23:00 UTC

Current Weather

Display Units

Time

Temp

Wind

Alt

Last Updated

23:00Z

🌙 Night

VFR

Flight Rules

23°C

Temperature

Dewpoint: 16°C

16kt

210°

Visibility

∞

Ceiling

Unlimited

QNH (hPa)

Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR SCDA 172300Z 21016KT CAVOK 23/16 Q1008

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF

TAF SCDA 172200Z 1800/1824 21012KT CAVOK TN20/1810Z TX25/1817Z BECMG 1802/1804 21004KT TEMPO 1803/1810 BKN035 BECMG 1814/1816 21016KT

Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)

02:48Z BASE

+0h

VFR 210° 12kt

Visibility: >10km

03:00Z TEMPO

+1h

VFR

Ceiling: 3,500ft

14:00Z BECMG

+12h

VFR 210° 16kt

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Airport Runway Layout

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CDA

19 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway	Length	Width	Surface	Heading	Wind Component
✈️ 01/19 Active: 19	10,991 ft	148 ft	ASP	6°	↑ 15.0kt • ↔ 5.5kt 20° angle

🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions

⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component

↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Diego Aracena Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: SCDA

IATA Code: IQQ

Type: medium airport

Status: active

Elevation: 155 ft MSL

Location

City: Iquique

Country: CL

Latitude: -20.535200°

Longitude: -70.181297°

Time Zone: Etc/GMT5

Runway Information

Runway 01/19

Length: 10,991 ft

Width: 148 ft

Surface: ASP

ILS: No

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About Diego Aracena Airport

Diego Aracena Airport (SCDA/IQQ) is a regional airport serving commercial and general aviation located in Iquique, CL. The facility operates at an elevation of 155 feet above sea level and primarily serves regional commercial flights and general aviation.

The facility features 1 runway (01/19) with ASP surface . Weather services provide regular METAR reports and TAF forecasts to ensure safe flight operations in all conditions.

Pilots can access comprehensive weather data, including current conditions, extended forecasts, and flight rules analysis. The airport information displayed here includes runway details, operational data, and essential resources for flight planning and execution. All weather data is updated regularly to provide the most current information for aviation decision-making.

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.