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SCCF/CJC METAR & TAF El Loa Airport

Calama, Antofagasta RegionElevation 7,543 ftMedium airport
CURRENT STATUS
VFR45 min old
Ceiling and visibility OK.
FLIGHT CATEGORY
VFR
CAVOK
WIND
240@3
steady
VISIBILITY
10 SM
16.1 km
CEILING
None
no BKN/OVC layer
DENSITY ALT
8,907 ft
+1,364 ft vs field
CURRENT METAR

Decoded observation

Observed 0200Z (11:00 PM local) · 45 min old

SCCF is currently VFR. Winds are from the southwest at 3 knots. Ceiling and visibility are OK (CAVOK).

WIND
240° at 3 kt
Steady.
VISIBILITY
10 statute miles
16.1 km, good.
CEILING & SKY
CAVOK
Vis 10 km+, no cloud below 5,000 ft.
TEMP / DEWPOINT
15°C / -9°C
59°F / 16°F. 24°C spread.
ALTIMETER
30.33 inHg
1027.1 hPa, above standard.
WEATHER & HAZARDS
No significant hazards
No precipitation or obscuration reported.

Codes in this report: CAVOK

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TERMINAL AERODROME FORECAST

TAF timeline

Issued 2200Z (7:00 PM local) · valid to 0000Z (9:00 PM local)

SCCF forecast starts VFR at 00Z. Worst period is 18Z to 22Z with VFR possible (GUST). Best period is 00Z to 03Z (VFR). Conditions are roughly steady over the period.

  • Minimum temperature 8°C expected at 1000Z on day 26.
  • Maximum temperature 25°C expected at 1800Z on day 26.
VFR
VFR
VFR
VFR
VFR
0000Z9:00 PM0448Z1:48 AM0936Z6:36 AM1424Z11:24 AM1912Z4:12 PM0000Z9:00 PM

Codes in this report: CAVOK BECMG TEMPO

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SUGGESTED RISK · TRAINING USE

Suggested risk level: Low

›No significant weather concerns in the current report.

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 VFR, wind from 240° at 3 kt, visibility 10 SM, ceiling CAVOK. No extended National Weather Service forecast is available for this location. Key risks: high density altitude.

PILOT WEATHER NOTES
High density altitudeMETAR
Density altitude about 8,907 ft (field elevation 7,543 ft). Expect reduced climb performance and a longer takeoff roll.

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RUNWAYS & WIND
1 runway · crosswind ranking
ON-FIELD METAR
NESW1028 240°240°3 kt240°240° 3240°
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35 kt
40 kt
45 kt
50 kt
65 kt
75 kt
100 kt
105 kt
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 3 kt
Components computed from the current on-field METAR wind.
RECOMMENDED
RWY 282 kt headwind · 2 kt crosswind
RUNWAYS BY WIND · best end
28
HEAD
2 kt
CROSS
2 kt L
BEST
10
HEAD
2 kt tail
CROSS
2 kt R
OK
Components are estimates from the current METAR wind and runway heading. Verify with the Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.
RUNWAYS

Runway detail

10/28
Dimensions
9,974 x 148 ft
Surface
ASP
Lighting
Lighted
FIELD CONDITIONS

Performance & density altitude

Density altitude
8,907 ft
Pressure altitude
7,133 ft
Field elevation
7,543 ft MSL
Temperature
15°C (59°F)
Dewpoint
-9°C (16°F)
Altimeter
30.33 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
2244Z 7:44 PM
Sunrise
0955Z 6:55 AM
Loggable night
2307Z (8:07 PM local) → 0931Z (6:31 AM local)
end of evening to start of morning civil twilight
Position lights required
2244Z (7:44 PM local) → 0955Z (6:55 AM local)
sunset to sunrise (91.209)
Night passenger currency
2344Z (8:44 PM local) → 0855Z (5:55 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

El Loa Airport is in Calama, Antofagasta Region. Field elevation 7,543 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
UseScheduled service
TypeMedium airport
Airline serviceYes
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATASCCF / CJC
RegionAntofagasta Region
CountryChile
Coordinates-22.4982, -68.9036
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerTowered
FREQUENCIES

Communications

120.9
CALAMA APP
APP
118.7
CALAMA 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.

SCFA Andrés Sabella Gálvez International Airport
102 NM SW
MVFR
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Official METAR on AviationWeather.gov
↗Wikipedia
↗SCCF on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does SCCF have a METAR?
Yes. SCCF has a current METAR observation, decoded into plain English on this page.
Does SCCF have a TAF?
Yes, a TAF is issued for SCCF; the decoded forecast timeline is shown above.
What is the field elevation at SCCF?
SCCF sits at 7,543 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for SCCF?
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.