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SCVD/ZAL METAR & TAF Pichoy Airport

Valdivia, Los Ríos RegionElevation 59 ftMedium airport
CURRENT STATUS
UNKNOWN44 min old
No ceiling.
FLIGHT CATEGORY
UNKNOWN
ceiling & visibility
WIND
240@6
steady
CEILING
None
no BKN/OVC layer
DENSITY ALT
290 ft
+231 ft vs field
CURRENT METAR

Decoded observation

Observed 0000Z (9:00 PM local) · 44 min old

SCVD is currently UNKNOWN. Winds are from the southwest at 6 knots. Visibility was not reported. There is no ceiling.

WIND
240° at 6 kt
Steady.
CEILING & SKY
NCD
FEW and SCT layers are not ceilings.
TEMP / DEWPOINT
17°C / 11°C
63°F / 52°F. 6°C spread.
ALTIMETER
29.94 inHg
1013.9 hPa, near standard.
WEATHER & HAZARDS
No significant hazards
No precipitation or obscuration reported.

Codes in this report: AUTO

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TERMINAL AERODROME FORECAST

TAF timeline

Issued 1040Z (7:40 AM local) · valid to 0000Z (9:00 PM local)

SCVD forecast starts LIFR at 12Z. Worst period is 12Z to 13Z with LIFR possible (FG, LOW CIG, LOW VIS). Best period is 15Z to 19Z (VFR). Overall the forecast improves over the period.

  • Minimum temperature 5°C expected at 1200Z on day 25.
  • Maximum temperature 23°C expected at 1800Z on day 25.
VV002200 ft · 0.3 SM
VV002200 ft
VV002200 ft
1200Z9:00 AM1424Z11:24 AM1648Z1:48 PM1912Z4:12 PM2136Z6:36 PM0000Z9:00 PM

Codes in this report: FG VV BECMG CAVOK

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SUGGESTED RISK · TRAINING USE

Suggested risk level: Moderate

›Flight category could not be determined.
›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 UNKNOWN, wind from 240° at 6 kt, ceiling none. 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 240°240°6 kt240°240° 6240°
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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 6 kt
Components computed from the current on-field METAR wind.
RECOMMENDED
RWY 173 kt headwind · 5 kt crosswind
RUNWAYS BY WIND · best end
17
HEAD
3 kt
CROSS
5 kt R
BEST
35
HEAD
3 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

17/35
Dimensions
6,870 x 148 ft
Surface
ASP
Lighting
Lighted
FIELD CONDITIONS

Performance & density altitude

Density altitude
290 ft
Pressure altitude
39 ft
Field elevation
59 ft MSL
Temperature
17°C (63°F)
Dewpoint
11°C (52°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
2322Z 8:22 PM
Sunrise
0949Z 6:49 AM
Loggable night
2350Z (8:50 PM local) → 0921Z (6:21 AM local)
end of evening to start of morning civil twilight
Position lights required
2322Z (8:22 PM local) → 0949Z (6:49 AM local)
sunset to sunrise (91.209)
Night passenger currency
0022Z (9:22 PM local) → 0849Z (5:49 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

Pichoy Airport is in Valdivia, Los Ríos Region. Field elevation 59 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
UseScheduled service
TypeMedium airport
Airline serviceYes
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATASCVD / ZAL
RegionLos Ríos Region
CountryChile
Coordinates-39.6500, -73.0861
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerTowered
FREQUENCIES

Communications

118.7
Temuco APP
APP
121.8
Valdivia Control Terrestre
GNDC
118.3
Valdivia 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.

SCQP La Araucanía International Airport
48 NM NE
VFR
SCJO Cañal Bajo Carlos Hott Siebert Airport
58 NM S
VFR
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Official METAR on AviationWeather.gov
↗Wikipedia
↗SCVD on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does SCVD have a METAR?
Yes. SCVD has a current METAR observation, decoded into plain English on this page.
Does SCVD have a TAF?
Yes, a TAF is issued for SCVD; the decoded forecast timeline is shown above.
What is the field elevation at SCVD?
SCVD sits at 59 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for SCVD?
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.