Cochrane Airport — Cochrane, Chile
← Looking for a different airport? Search hereCochrane Airport in Cochrane uses the IATA code LGR, with SCHR as its ICAO identifier.
Distance & flight time from LGR
Cochrane Airport
Cochrane Airport serves the town of Cochrane in Chile's Aysén Region, deep in the remote Patagonian south of the country along the scenic Carretera Austral. At an elevation of about 643 feet, it has a single asphalt runway near 3,346 feet, a short strip serving one of the most isolated inhabited areas of Chilean Patagonia. Cochrane sits amid a landscape of mountains, forests, rivers, and glaciers, far from any city, where travel is slow and distances vast. Air links help bridge the isolation of the far south. The LGR code identifies this field, serving the Cochrane area in the wild Patagonian country of Aysén.
Runways at Cochrane Airport (LGR)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07/25 | 3346 ft (1020 m) | 75 ft (23 m) | ASP |
Radio frequencies for Cochrane Airport (LGR)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| INFO | INFO | 126.7 MHz |
Airports near Cochrane Airport (LGR)
- Chile Chico Airport (CCH) — 100.4 km (62.4 mi)
- Perito Moreno Jalil Hamer Airport (PMQ) — 145.3 km (90.3 mi)
- Balmaceda Airport (BBA) — 162.8 km (101.2 mi)
- Teniente Vidal Airport (GXQ) — 187.1 km (116.3 mi)
- Las Heras Airport (LHS) — 286.2 km (177.8 mi)
- El Calafate - Commander Armando Tola International Airport (FTE) — 339.9 km (211.2 mi)
- Capitan D Daniel Vazquez Airport (ULA) — 421.9 km (262.2 mi)
- General Enrique Mosconi International Airport (CRD) — 424.2 km (263.6 mi)
The LGR code helps confirm the Cochrane airport in Chile's remote Aysén Patagonia along the Carretera Austral. It keeps this isolated southern field distinct from Balmaceda and Coyhaique on regional itineraries.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for Cochrane Airport?
The IATA code for Cochrane Airport is LGR.
What is the ICAO code for Cochrane Airport?
The ICAO code for Cochrane Airport is SCHR. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.