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SCAR/ARI METAR & TAF Chacalluta International Airport

Arica, Arica and Parinacota RegionElevation 167 ftMedium airport
CURRENT STATUS
MVFR3 min old
Ceiling 2,200 ft, visibility 10 SM.
FLIGHT CATEGORY
MVFR
ceiling & visibility
WIND
240@8
steady
VISIBILITY
10 SM
16.1 km
CEILING
2,200 ft
lowest BKN/OVC
DENSITY ALT
899 ft
+732 ft vs field
CURRENT METAR

Decoded observation

Observed 1300Z (10:00 AM local) · 3 min old

SCAR is currently MVFR. Winds are from the southwest at 8 knots. Visibility is 10 statute miles. The ceiling is 2,200 feet AGL. The main issue is ceiling 2200 ft agl (mvfr).

WIND
240° at 8 kt
Steady.
VISIBILITY
10 statute miles
16.1 km, good.
CEILING & SKY
Ceiling 2,200 ft
Lowest broken or overcast layer.
TEMP / DEWPOINT
21°C / 18°C
70°F / 64°F. 3°C spread.
ALTIMETER
29.94 inHg
1013.9 hPa, near standard.
WEATHER & HAZARDS
LOW CIG
Ceiling 2200 ft AGL (MVFR).

Codes in this report: 9999 FEW BKN

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TERMINAL AERODROME FORECAST

TAF timeline

Issued 1123Z (8:23 AM local) · valid to 1200Z (9:00 AM local)

SCAR forecast starts MVFR at 12Z. Best period is 18Z to 00Z (VFR). Overall the forecast improves over the period.

  • Minimum temperature 21°C expected at 1000Z on day 26.
BKN0121,200 ft · 3.1 SM
OVC0252,500 ft
OVC0252,500 ft
OVC0303,000 ft
1200Z9:00 AM1648Z1:48 PM2136Z6:36 PM0224Z11:24 PM0712Z4:12 AM1200Z9:00 AM

Codes in this report: COR BKN OVC BECMG 9999 NSW CAVOK

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SUGGESTED RISK · TRAINING USE

Suggested risk level: Moderate

›Conditions are MVFR.

A suggested risk level for training and situational awareness only, not a go/no-go authority. Verify with official sources and apply your personal minimums.

FORECAST & PILOT NOTES · SUPPLEMENTAL

Pilot weather notes

Current aviation conditions show flight category MVFR, wind from 240° at 8 kt, visibility 10 SM, ceiling 2,200 ft. No extended National Weather Service forecast is available for this location. Key risks: no significant hazards are highlighted right now, but always confirm against an official briefing.

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RUNWAYS & WIND
1 runway · crosswind ranking
ON-FIELD METAR
NESW0321 240°240°8 kt240°240° 8240°
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Half feather = 5 kt, full = 10 kt, filled pennant = 50 kt; add them up. The staff points the direction the wind blows from.
WIND USED
240° at 8 kt
Components computed from the current on-field METAR wind.
RECOMMENDED
RWY 216 kt headwind · 5 kt crosswind
RUNWAYS BY WIND · best end
21
HEAD
6 kt
CROSS
5 kt R
BEST
03
HEAD
6 kt tail
CROSS
5 kt L
OK
Components are estimates from the current METAR wind and runway heading. Verify with the Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.
RUNWAYS

Runway detail

03/21
Dimensions
9,186 x 148 ft
Surface
ASP
Lighting
Lighted
FIELD CONDITIONS

Performance & density altitude

Density altitude
899 ft
Pressure altitude
147 ft
Field elevation
167 ft MSL
Temperature
21°C (70°F)
Dewpoint
18°C (64°F)
Altimeter
29.94 inHg

Density altitude estimates how the aircraft performs versus standard atmosphere. Higher density altitude reduces climb performance and increases takeoff distance.

DAYLIGHT & NIGHT

Sun & logging windows

Sunset
2245Z 7:45 PM
Sunrise
1005Z 7:05 AM
Loggable night
2308Z (8:08 PM local) → 0942Z (6:42 AM local)
end of evening to start of morning civil twilight
Position lights required
2245Z (7:45 PM local) → 1005Z (7:05 AM local)
sunset to sunrise (91.209)
Night passenger currency
2345Z (8:45 PM local) → 0905Z (6:05 AM local)
1 hr after sunset to 1 hr before sunrise (61.57(b))

FAA definitions, shown in Zulu with airport-local time. Verify for your operation.

AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

Chacalluta International Airport is in Arica, Arica and Parinacota Region. Field elevation 167 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
UseScheduled service
TypeMedium airport
Airline serviceYes
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATASCAR / ARI
RegionArica and Parinacota Region
CountryChile
Coordinates-18.3485, -70.3387
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerTowered
FREQUENCIES

Communications

119.9
ARICA APP
APP
121.9
GND
GND
118.5
ARICA TWR
TWR

Not all tower/ground/approach frequencies are in our datasets. Verify with the FAA Chart Supplement.

AIRCRAFT ACTIVITY

Traffic patterns

Aircraft activity data is not available for this airport yet.

NEARBY AIRPORTS

Weather reference stations

Current flight category at nearby reporting stations.

SPTN Coronel FAP Carlos Ciriani Santa Rosa International Airport
18 NM N
IFR
SPLO General Jorge Fernandez Maldon Airport
70 NM NW
MVFR
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Official METAR on AviationWeather.gov
↗Official airport website
↗Wikipedia
↗SCAR on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does SCAR have a METAR?
Yes. SCAR has a current METAR observation, decoded into plain English on this page.
Does SCAR have a TAF?
Yes, a TAF is issued for SCAR; the decoded forecast timeline is shown above.
What is the field elevation at SCAR?
SCAR sits at 167 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for SCAR?
No. wxdecoder.com is for education and situational awareness only. It is not an official weather briefing or a substitute for official sources, NOTAM review, and pilot judgment.
This app is for aviation weather education, training, and situational awareness only. It is not a substitute for an official weather briefing, approved flight-planning software, flight service, dispatch procedures, current FAA regulations, or pilot judgment. Always verify weather with official sources before flight.