Teniente Vidal Airport — Coyhaique, Chile
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Distance & flight time from GXQ
Teniente Vidal Airport
GXQ is Teniente Vidal Airport, located near Coyhaique in Chile's remote Aysén Region within Patagonia. Named after a Chilean air force lieutenant, the airport historically served as the main air link for this isolated southern city before larger jet service shifted to nearby Balmaceda Airport. GXQ today handles general aviation, air taxi operations, and smaller aircraft serving Patagonian tourism, fishing lodges, and rural communities scattered across the fjords and mountains of the region. Coyhaique itself is a gateway to outdoor recreation including trekking, fly fishing, and access to the Carretera Austral highway, making GXQ relevant to adventure travelers using smaller charter operators.
Runways at Teniente Vidal Airport (GXQ)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03/21 | 5072 ft (1546 m) | 98 ft (30 m) | ASP |
Radio frequencies for Teniente Vidal Airport (GXQ)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| AFIS | Coyhaique INFO | 126.7 MHz |
| GND | COYHAIQUE GND | 545.4 MHz |
| RDO | COYHAIQUE RDO | 545.4 MHz |
Airports near Teniente Vidal Airport (GXQ)
- Balmaceda Airport (BBA) — 48.2 km (30.0 mi)
- Chile Chico Airport (CCH) — 114.6 km (71.2 mi)
- Perito Moreno Jalil Hamer Airport (PMQ) — 136.3 km (84.7 mi)
- Cochrane Airport (LGR) — 187.1 km (116.3 mi)
- Las Heras Airport (LHS) — 264.1 km (164.1 mi)
- Esquel Brigadier Antonio Parodi International Airport (EQS) — 308.4 km (191.6 mi)
- Nuevo Chaitén Airport (WCH) — 318.1 km (197.7 mi)
- General Enrique Mosconi International Airport (CRD) — 361.2 km (224.4 mi)
GXQ is often searched alongside Balmaceda (BBA) since both serve Coyhaique, Chile, but GXQ specifically refers to the closer, smaller Teniente Vidal facility used for regional and charter flights.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for Teniente Vidal Airport?
The IATA code for Teniente Vidal Airport is GXQ.
What is the ICAO code for Teniente Vidal Airport?
The ICAO code for Teniente Vidal Airport is SCCY. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.