Vallenar Airport — Vallenar, Chile

VLR is the identifier for Vallenar Airport, located in Chile's Atacama Region and serving the mining town of Vallenar. The airport supports domestic flights and general aviation tied closely to the copper and iron mining industries that dominate the local economy in this arid northern Chilean region. Vallenar sits within the Huasco Valley, an area also known for fruit cultivation despite its desert surroundings, made possible through irrigation from the Huasco River. VLR provides essential connectivity given the region's remoteness and long distances to Santiago. The airport's traffic reflects the industrial and agricultural character of this northern Chilean province rather than significant tourism demand.