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Teniente Vidal Airport

Coyhaique, Chile

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Teniente Vidal Airport

Coyhaique, Chile
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Gateway to Chilean Patagonia's remote Aysén region.

Location
Coyhaique, Chile
Teniente Vidal Airport (IATA: GXQ, ICAO: SCCY) serves Coyhaique, the capital of the Aysén Region in southern Chilean Patagonia. It is the primary commercial airport for the region, providing essential air links to Santiago and other Chilean cities for a population otherwise isolated by rugged terrain and limited road infrastructure. The airport is named after a Chilean military officer and operates at an elevation of approximately 310 meters (1,017 feet) above sea level. Its single runway handles turboprop and regional jet operations suited to the challenging Patagonian weather conditions, including strong winds and low visibility events common to the area. Due to the remote nature of the Aysén Region, the airport plays a critical role in connecting residents and tourists to the rest of Chile. It serves as an important hub for access to Patagonian attractions such as the Carretera Austral, Laguna San Rafael National Park, and other wilderness destinations.
Terminals
The airport features a single small terminal building handling both domestic arrivals and departures.
Getting to & from
The airport is located approximately 5 kilometers south of Coyhaique city center, accessible by taxi and rental car services.
Airlines here
LATAM Airlines and Sky Airline operate scheduled domestic services connecting Coyhaique to Santiago and other Chilean destinations.
Notable facts
  • ›Named after Chilean military officer Teniente (Lieutenant) Vidal.
  • ›Serves the Aysén Region, one of Chile's most sparsely populated and remote areas.
  • ›The airport's location in Patagonia means operations are frequently affected by strong winds and adverse weather.
  • ›Air travel is especially vital here due to the limited overland connectivity of the Aysén Region.
  • ›Handles primarily domestic Chilean routes with no scheduled international services.
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Teniente Vidal Airport is an airport serving Coyhaique, capital of the Aysén Region of Chile. The airport is 3 kilometres (1.9 mi) southwest of Coyhaique.

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