Los Guayes Airport

Cunco, Chile

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Los Guayes Airport

Cunco, Chile

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Small regional airstrip serving the Cunco area of Chile.

Location

Cunco, Chile

Los Guayes Airport (ICAO: SCGY) is a small general aviation airstrip located near Cunco, a rural commune in the La Araucanía Region of southern Chile. The facility primarily serves light aircraft and private or charter operations, reflecting the limited aviation infrastructure typical of smaller Chilean interior towns. Cunco is situated inland southeast of Temuco, the regional capital, and the airstrip provides an occasional alternative to road travel across the rugged Andean foothills terrain. Commercial scheduled airline service is not available at this facility.

Getting to & from

The airstrip is accessible primarily by road from the town of Cunco, with no dedicated public transport links documented.

Notable facts

›ICAO code SCGY; no assigned IATA code.
›Located in the La Araucanía Region of southern Chile.
›Serves general aviation and light aircraft only; no scheduled commercial service.
›Cunco is a rural agricultural and tourism-oriented commune near Lake Colico.
›Road access via Temuco, the nearest major city, approximately 70 km to the northwest.

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Gateway to Araucanía's lakes, forests, and volcanic landscapes

Los Guayes Airport is a small regional airfield serving Cunco, a rural town in Chile's Araucanía Region, situated amid lakes and the foothills of the Andes. The airport primarily supports light aviation, agricultural operations, and limited charter traffic rather than scheduled commercial services. It plays a modest but practical role in connecting this remote agricultural and tourism corridor of southern Chile.

Terminals

Main Terminal — A basic single-building facility handling light aircraft arrivals, departures, and general aviation operations.

Ground Transport

Private taxi from Cunco town centre
Private vehicle or rental car pickup by arrangement
Bus services from Cunco connecting to Temuco (regional hub)

Nearby Hotels

Hostería Cunco
Cabañas Lago Colico
Residencial local guesthouses in Cunco town

Dining

The airport itself has no formal dining facilities given its small size. Cunco town centre, a short drive away, offers basic Chilean fare including traditional fondas, bakeries, and small restaurants serving local dishes. Visitors should plan meals before or after travel as in-airport options are essentially nonexistent.

Traveller Tips

Confirm all flight arrangements directly with your operator as no regular scheduled services operate here.
Carry cash, as card payment infrastructure is limited in Cunco and surrounding rural areas.
The region is prone to rain year-round; pack waterproof gear especially outside summer months.
Temuco's Maquehue Airport is the nearest commercial airport for connecting flights and is roughly 80 km away.

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Encyclopaedia

Los Guayes Airport Spanish: Aeropuerto Los Guayes, is a rural airstrip on the north shore of Colico Lake in the Araucanía Region of Chile. The nearest city is Cunco, 14 kilometres (9 mi) to the north.

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