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SCFA/ANF METAR & TAF Andrés Sabella Gálvez International Airport

Antofagasta, Antofagasta RegionElevation 455 ftLarge airport
CURRENT STATUS
MVFR59 min old
Ceiling 2,800 ft, visibility 10 SM.
FLIGHT CATEGORY
MVFR
ceiling & visibility
WIND
210@7
steady
VISIBILITY
10 SM
16.1 km
CEILING
2,800 ft
lowest BKN/OVC
DENSITY ALT
1,017 ft
+562 ft vs field
CURRENT METAR

Decoded observation

Observed 0300Z (12:00 AM local) · 59 min old

SCFA is currently MVFR. Winds are from the southwest at 7 knots. Visibility is 10 statute miles. The ceiling is 2,800 feet AGL. The main issue is ceiling 2800 ft agl (mvfr).

WIND
210° at 7 kt
Steady.
VISIBILITY
10 statute miles
16.1 km, good.
CEILING & SKY
Ceiling 2,800 ft
Lowest broken or overcast layer.
TEMP / DEWPOINT
19°C / 15°C
66°F / 59°F. 4°C spread.
ALTIMETER
29.94 inHg
1013.9 hPa, near standard.
WEATHER & HAZARDS
LOW CIG
Ceiling 2800 ft AGL (MVFR).

Codes in this report: 9999 OVC

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TERMINAL AERODROME FORECAST

TAF timeline

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

SCFA forecast starts MVFR at 00Z. Best period is 17Z to 22Z (VFR). Conditions are roughly steady over the period.

  • Minimum temperature 17°C expected at 1000Z on day 26.
  • Maximum temperature 22°C expected at 1800Z on day 26.
BKN0202,000 ft
BKN0202,000 ft
BKN23023,000 ft
0000Z9:00 PM0448Z1:48 AM0936Z6:36 AM1424Z11:24 AM1912Z4:12 PM0000Z9:00 PM

Codes in this report: 9999 BKN BECMG FEW

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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 210° at 7 kt, visibility 10 SM, ceiling 2,800 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
NESW0119 210°210°7 kt210°210° 7210°
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Calm
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10 kt
15 kt
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25 kt
30 kt
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
210° at 7 kt
Components computed from the current on-field METAR wind.
RECOMMENDED
RWY 196 kt headwind · 3 kt crosswind
RUNWAYS BY WIND · best end
19
HEAD
6 kt
CROSS
3 kt R
BEST
01
HEAD
6 kt tail
CROSS
3 kt L
OK
Components are estimates from the current METAR wind and runway heading. Verify with the Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.
RUNWAYS

Runway detail

01/19
Dimensions
9,186 x 164 ft
Surface
ASP
Lighting
Lighted
FIELD CONDITIONS

Performance & density altitude

Density altitude
1,017 ft
Pressure altitude
435 ft
Field elevation
455 ft MSL
Temperature
19°C (66°F)
Dewpoint
15°C (59°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
2251Z 7:51 PM
Sunrise
1000Z 7:00 AM
Loggable night
2314Z (8:14 PM local) → 0936Z (6:36 AM local)
end of evening to start of morning civil twilight
Position lights required
2251Z (7:51 PM local) → 1000Z (7:00 AM local)
sunset to sunrise (91.209)
Night passenger currency
2351Z (8:51 PM local) → 0900Z (6:00 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

Andrés Sabella Gálvez International Airport is in Antofagasta, Antofagasta Region. Field elevation 455 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
UseScheduled service
TypeLarge airport
Airline serviceYes
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATASCFA / ANF
RegionAntofagasta Region
CountryChile
Coordinates-23.4453, -70.4452
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerTowered
FREQUENCIES

Communications

119.3
ANTOFAGASTA APP
APP
121.9
GND
GND
127.1
ANTOFAGASTA RDO
RDO
118.1
ANTOFAGASTA 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.

SCCF El Loa Airport
102 NM NE
VFR
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Official METAR on AviationWeather.gov
↗Official airport website
↗Wikipedia
↗SCFA on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does SCFA have a METAR?
Yes. SCFA has a current METAR observation, decoded into plain English on this page.
Does SCFA have a TAF?
Yes, a TAF is issued for SCFA; the decoded forecast timeline is shown above.
What is the field elevation at SCFA?
SCFA sits at 455 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for SCFA?
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.