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Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport

Large International Airport · Santiago, RM, Chile

Conditions are good for visual flight at Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport. It's 64°F with 52% humidity. Winds from 190° at 9 kt. Cloud ceiling 6,000 ft.

ICAOSCELIATASCL
Zulu · UTC--:--:--Aviation standard time
Local · UTC-5--:--:--Approx. (from longitude)
Elevation1,555ft474 m
Longest runway12,303ft3,750 m
Runways22 lighted
Coordinates-33.39, -70.7933°23'34.8"S 70°47'08.9"W
ClassInternationalScheduled service

Current weather

54 min ago
64°F18°C · Dew 46°FVFR — Visual Flight Rules
NESW190° @ 9 kt
  • Visibility6+ sm
  • Ceiling6,000 ft AGL
  • Humidity52%
  • Altimeter30.09 inHg
  • Pressure1019 hPa
  • GustsNone
Broken 6,000′Broken 8,000′

Conditions are good for visual flight at Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport. It's 64°F with 52% humidity. Winds from 190° at 9 kt. Cloud ceiling 6,000 ft.

METAR observation

Live
RAWMETAR SCEL 281800Z 19009KT 160V220 9999 BKN060 BKN080 18/08 Q1019 NOSIG
Decoded — plain language
Wind190° @ 9 kt
Visibility6+ sm
Temperature64°F / 18°C
Dew point46°F · 52% RH
Altimeter30.09 inHg
Ceiling6,000 ft AGL
Flight categoryVFR — Visual Flight Rules
SkyBroken 6,000′, Broken 8,000′

Observed 28 Sep 2026 18:00Z·Santiago/Benítez Intl, RM, CL·54 min ago

Forecast

TAF
Valid Mon 18:00Z – Tue 18:00Z
  1. InitialMon 18:00Zuntil Tue 03:00Z
    VFRWind200° @ 12 ktVis6+ smSkyScattered 6,000′, Scattered 17,000′
    Now
  2. TemporaryMon 19:00Zuntil Tue 01:00Z
    VFRSkyBroken 5,000′WeatherRain showers
  3. BecomingTue 03:00Zuntil Tue 14:00Z
    VFRWind140° @ 4 ktVis6+ smSkyNo significant cloudWeatherNo significant weather
  4. TemporaryTue 09:00Zuntil Tue 13:00Z
    MVFRVis3.1 smWeatherMist
  5. BecomingTue 14:00Zuntil Tue 18:00Z
    VFRWind200° @ 12 ktVis6+ smSkyNo significant cloudWeatherNo significant weather
RAWTAF SCEL 281600Z 2818/2918 20012KT 9999 SCT060 SCT170 TX20/2818Z TN08/2910Z TEMPO 2819/2901 SHRA BKN050 BECMG 2903/2905 14004KT CAVOK TEMPO 2909/2913 5000 BR BECMG 2914/2916 20012KT

Issued 28 Sep 2026 16:00Z·NOAA / NWS Aviation Weather Center

Runway winds

17L/35R
NESW
17L
Headwind9 kt
Crosswind2 kt from R
★ Best
35R
Tailwind9 kt
Crosswind2 kt from L
Wind components are computed from the reported surface wind and true runway headings. Actual runway selection is made by the airport and ATC — always consult official information.

Runways

2 total
17L/35R◐ lit
12,303 ft3,750 × 180 ft · Asphalt
17R/35L◐ lit
12,303 ft3,750 × 148 ft · Asphalt

Radio frequencies

9 listed
ATIS132.10
Clearance121.70CLNC DEL
Ground122.20
Tower118.10SANTIAGO TWR
Approach126.30SANTIAGO APP
Approach128.10SANTIAGO APP
Radio / FSS121.50SANTIAGO RDO
Center129.70SANTIAGO CNTR
Radio / FSS664.90SANTIAGO RDO
Frequencies (MHz) come from the OurAirports community dataset and can lag official changes. Confirm against the current chart supplement or AIP before flight.

Nearby navaids

Within 40 NM
PDH
PudahuelVOR-DME
117.20 MHz1.5 NM211° SW
AMB
SantiagoVOR-DME
116.10 MHz1.6 NM178° S
UE
Lo CastroNDB
220 kHz5.3 NM358° N
STI
Los CerrillosVOR-DME
112.30 MHz7.8 NM148° SE
CHE
ChenaNDB
323 kHz11.6 NM177° S
TAL
TalaganteNDB
240 kHz18.9 NM203° SW
PIL
MelipillaNDB
317 kHz27.8 NM232° SW
TBN
TabonVOR-DME
113.90 MHz28.6 NM355° N

Distance and true bearing from the airport reference point