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SCPQ/MHC METAR & TAF Mocopulli Airport

Dalcahue, Los Lagos RegionElevation 528 ftSmall airport
CURRENT STATUS
VFR54 min old
Ceiling 20,000 ft, visibility 10 SM.
FLIGHT CATEGORY
VFR
ceiling & visibility
WIND
140@6
steady
VISIBILITY
10 SM
16.1 km
CEILING
20,000 ft
lowest BKN/OVC
DENSITY ALT
869 ft
+341 ft vs field
CURRENT METAR

Decoded observation

Observed 1900Z (4:00 PM local) · 54 min old

SCPQ is currently VFR. Winds are from the southeast at 6 knots. Visibility is 10 statute miles. The ceiling is 20,000 feet AGL.

WIND
140° at 6 kt
Steady.
VISIBILITY
10 statute miles
16.1 km, good.
CEILING & SKY
Ceiling 20,000 ft
Lowest broken or overcast layer.
TEMP / DEWPOINT
18°C / 13°C
64°F / 55°F. 5°C spread.
ALTIMETER
30.06 inHg
1017.9 hPa, above standard.
WEATHER & HAZARDS
No significant hazards
No precipitation or obscuration reported.

Codes in this report: 9999 FEW BKN

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TERMINAL AERODROME FORECAST

TAF timeline

Issued 1041Z (7:41 AM local) · valid to 0000Z (9:00 PM local)

SCPQ forecast starts LIFR at 12Z. Worst period is 12Z to 14Z with LIFR possible (FG, LOW CIG, LOW VIS). Best period is 16Z to 18Z (VFR). Overall the forecast improves over the period.

  • Minimum temperature 10°C expected at 1200Z on day 25.
  • Maximum temperature 20°C expected at 1800Z on day 25.
VV002200 ft · 0.3 SM
VV002200 ft
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VV002200 ft
1200Z9:00 AM1424Z11:24 AM1648Z1:48 PM1912Z4:12 PM2136Z6:36 PM0000Z9:00 PM

Codes in this report: FG VV BECMG CAVOK TEMPO BKN

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SUGGESTED RISK · TRAINING USE

Suggested risk level: Low

›Forecast: ceiling 200 ft AGL.

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 140° at 6 kt, visibility 10 SM, ceiling 20,000 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
NESW1735 140°140°6 kt140°140° 6140°
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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
140° at 6 kt
Components computed from the current on-field METAR wind.
RECOMMENDED
RWY 175 kt headwind · 3 kt crosswind
RUNWAYS BY WIND · best end
17
HEAD
5 kt
CROSS
3 kt L
BEST
35
HEAD
5 kt tail
CROSS
3 kt R
OK
Components are estimates from the current METAR wind and runway heading. Verify with the Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.
RUNWAYS

Runway detail

17/35
Dimensions
6,562 x 148 ft
Surface
ASPH
FIELD CONDITIONS

Performance & density altitude

Density altitude
869 ft
Pressure altitude
388 ft
Field elevation
528 ft MSL
Temperature
18°C (64°F)
Dewpoint
13°C (55°F)
Altimeter
30.06 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
2329Z 8:29 PM
Sunrise
0947Z 6:47 AM
Loggable night
2359Z (8:59 PM local) → 0918Z (6:18 AM local)
end of evening to start of morning civil twilight
Position lights required
2329Z (8:29 PM local) → 0947Z (6:47 AM local)
sunset to sunrise (91.209)
Night passenger currency
0029Z (9:29 PM local) → 0847Z (5:47 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

Mocopulli Airport is in Dalcahue, Los Lagos Region. Field elevation 528 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
UseScheduled service
TypeSmall airport
Airline serviceYes
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATASCPQ / MHC
RegionLos Lagos Region
CountryChile
Coordinates-42.3404, -73.7157
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerTowered
FREQUENCIES

Communications

121.6
GNDC
GNDC
118.4
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.

SCTN Nuevo Chaitén Airport
47 NM SE
IFR
SCTE El Tepual International Airport
61 NM NE
VFR
SCFT Futaleufú Airport
97 NM SE
VFR
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Official METAR on AviationWeather.gov
↗Wikipedia
↗SCPQ on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does SCPQ have a METAR?
Yes. SCPQ has a current METAR observation, decoded into plain English on this page.
Does SCPQ have a TAF?
Yes, a TAF is issued for SCPQ; the decoded forecast timeline is shown above.
What is the field elevation at SCPQ?
SCPQ sits at 528 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for SCPQ?
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.