Captain Fuentes Martinez Airport — Porvenir, Chile
← Looking for a different airport? Search hereCaptain Fuentes Martinez Airport in Porvenir uses the IATA code WPR, with SCFM as its ICAO identifier.
Distance & flight time from WPR
Captain Fuentes Martinez Airport
Captain Fuentes Martinez Airport, coded WPR, serves the remote town of Porvenir on Tierra del Fuego island in southern Chile. As the main air link for this isolated Patagonian settlement, the airport connects Porvenir to Punta Arenas and other regional centers, reducing dependence on ferry crossings across the Strait of Magellan. Porvenir itself is a small but historically significant town, and reliable air access is crucial for residents, government services, and the limited tourism industry drawn to Tierra del Fuego's dramatic subpolar landscapes. WPR's infrastructure reflects the modest scale typical of far-southern Chilean airports serving thinly populated regions.
Runways at Captain Fuentes Martinez Airport (WPR)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03/21 | 2614 ft (797 m) | 98 ft (30 m) | GVL |
| 09/27 | 8202 ft (2500 m) | 98 ft (30 m) | ASP |
Radio frequencies for Captain Fuentes Martinez Airport (WPR)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| ARTC | PUNTA ARENAS CNTR | 128.1 MHz |
| INFO | PORVENIR INFO | 126.7 MHz |
Airports near Captain Fuentes Martinez Airport (WPR)
- President Carlos Ibáñez International Airport (PUQ) — 45.3 km (28.1 mi)
- Gobernador Ramón Trejo Noel International Airport (RGA) — 179.6 km (111.6 mi)
- Piloto Civil Norberto Fernández International Airport (RGL) — 195.3 km (121.4 mi)
- Ushuaia - Malvinas Argentinas International Airport (USH) — 220.6 km (137.1 mi)
- Lieutenant Julio Gallardo Airport (PNT) — 231.1 km (143.6 mi)
- Guardia Marina Zañartu Airport (WPU) — 256.1 km (159.1 mi)
- El Calafate - Commander Armando Tola International Airport (FTE) — 351.5 km (218.4 mi)
- Santa Cruz Airport (RZA) — 379.4 km (235.7 mi)
Captain Fuentes Martinez Airport, WPR, connects Porvenir on Tierra del Fuego, Chile to Punta Arenas, serving this remote Patagonian island community.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for Captain Fuentes Martinez Airport?
The IATA code for Captain Fuentes Martinez Airport is WPR.
What is the ICAO code for Captain Fuentes Martinez Airport?
The ICAO code for Captain Fuentes Martinez Airport is SCFM. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.