Nuevo Chaitén Airport — Chaitén, Chile

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The airport code for Nuevo Chaitén Airport (Chaitén) is WCH — its ICAO code is SCTN.

Distance & flight time from WCH

Nuevo Chaitén Airport

Nuevo Chaitén Airport, coded WCH, serves Chaitén in Chile's rugged Patagonia region, a town rebuilt after a devastating 2008 volcanic eruption forced the relocation of much of its population. The airport connects this remote southern gateway to Puerto Montt and other Chilean cities, offering a faster alternative to the long ferry and road journeys typical of Patagonian travel. WCH supports tourism access to nearby attractions including Pumalín National Park, renowned for its temperate rainforests and conservation legacy tied to American philanthropist Douglas Tompkins. Given Patagonia's notoriously unpredictable weather, flight schedules at WCH can be subject to delays, but the airport remains a key link for this dramatically scenic and sparsely populated region.

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Runways at Nuevo Chaitén Airport (WCH)

Runway	Length	Width	Surface
01/19	3937 ft (1200 m)	98 ft (30 m)	ASP

Radio frequencies for Nuevo Chaitén Airport (WCH)

No published frequency data for this airport.

Airports near Nuevo Chaitén Airport (WCH)

Esquel Brigadier Antonio Parodi International Airport (EQS) — 138.9 km (86.3 mi)
El Bolsón Airfield (EHL) — 142.0 km (88.2 mi)
El Tepual International Airport (PMC) — 150.4 km (93.5 mi)
Teniente Luis Candelaria International Airport (BRC) — 228.3 km (141.9 mi)
Cañal Bajo Carlos Hott Siebert Airport (ZOS) — 242.1 km (150.4 mi)
Teniente Vidal Airport (GXQ) — 318.1 km (197.7 mi)
Aviador C. Campos Airport (CPC) — 332.6 km (206.7 mi)
Pichoy Airport (ZAL) — 348.9 km (216.8 mi)

WCH is Nuevo Chaitén Airport in Chilean Patagonia, rebuilt after a 2008 volcanic eruption, connecting Chaitén to Puerto Montt and gateway access to Pumalín National Park.

FAQ

What is the IATA code for Nuevo Chaitén Airport?

The IATA code for Nuevo Chaitén Airport is WCH.

What is the ICAO code for Nuevo Chaitén Airport?

The ICAO code for Nuevo Chaitén Airport is SCTN. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.