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Guardia Marina Zañartu Airport

Puerto Williams, Chile

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Guardia Marina Zañartu Airport

Puerto Williams, Chile
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Gateway to the world's southernmost town.

Location
Puerto Williams, Chile
Guardia Marina Zañartu Airport serves Puerto Williams, the capital of the Antártica Chilena Province and widely recognized as the southernmost town in the world. Situated on Navarino Island in Chilean Patagonia, the airport is a critical lifeline for a remote community accessible otherwise only by sea. The airport is operated by the Chilean Air Force (Fuerza Aérea de Chile) and handles both military and limited civilian traffic. Its remote location and short runway impose significant constraints on the size and type of aircraft that can operate there. Regular scheduled service connects Puerto Williams primarily to Punta Arenas, making this route one of the most important transportation links for the island's residents and visitors exploring the end of the world.
Terminals
The airport has a single small terminal building with basic passenger facilities reflecting the low traffic volume of this remote outpost.
Getting to & from
Ground transport options from the airport into Puerto Williams are limited, with taxis and private vehicles serving as the primary means of travel given the town's small size.
Airlines here
DAP (Aerovías DAP) has historically provided scheduled service between Puerto Williams and Punta Arenas.
Notable facts
  • ›Puerto Williams is considered the southernmost town in the world, making this one of the most remote airports on Earth.
  • ›The airport is named after Guardia Marina Zañartu, honoring a Chilean naval figure.
  • ›Navarino Island is accessible primarily by air or ferry from Punta Arenas.
  • ›The airport's short runway limits operations to smaller turboprop and light aircraft.
  • ›The Chilean Air Force manages and maintains the airport facility.
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Guardia Marina Zañartu Airport
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Guardia Marina Zañartu Airport is an airport serving the town of Puerto Williams on the north shore of Navarino Island in the Magallanes Region of Chile. The island is at the southern tip of Chile, and is across a narrow strait from Argentina called Beagle Channel. It is the world's southernmost airport with regular scheduled flights.

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