Lieutenant Julio Gallardo Airport — Puerto Natales, Chile

Lieutenant Julio Gallardo Airport (PNT) serves Puerto Natales in the Magallanes region of southern Chile, a gateway town for travelers heading to Torres del Paine National Park, one of Patagonia's premier tourist destinations. The airport has grown in importance as demand for Patagonian tourism has increased, offering an alternative to the longer overland or ferry routes from Punta Arenas. PNT primarily handles domestic flights connecting to Santiago and other Chilean cities during the tourist season. Its relatively short runway and remote location mean flight schedules are limited and can be affected by the strong winds and unpredictable weather characteristic of the Patagonian region.