Alto Palena Airport (WAP): Codes, Runways & Location
Alto Palena Airport (IATA: WAP · ICAO: SCAP) is a small airport serving Palena, Chile. It lies at 43.6115° S, 71.8055° W, 794 ft (242 m) above sea level.
Overview of Alto Palena Airport
Alto Palena Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a small airport, serving the area of Palena in Chile. It is identified by the IATA code WAP and the ICAO code SCAP. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
Alto Palena Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 876 m (2874 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support small turboprops and light business jets, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: asphalt. The field elevation is 794 ft (242 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Futaleufú Airport (FFU) about 47 km away.
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Airport Details & Runways
Physical characteristics from the public-domain OurAirports dataset.
Location & Runway Capacity
Aircraft capacity by runway length
Longest runway ≈ 876 m — turboprop capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Alto Palena Airport
Where is Alto Palena Airport located?
Alto Palena Airport is located in Palena, Chile. Its coordinates are 43.6115° S, 71.8055° W.
What is the airport code for Alto Palena Airport?
Alto Palena Airport has an IATA code of WAP and an ICAO code of SCAP.
How long is the runway at Alto Palena Airport?
Alto Palena Airport's longest runway is about 876 m (2874 ft), which can support small turboprops and light business jets.
How many runways does Alto Palena Airport have?
Alto Palena Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Alto Palena Airport a major airport?
Alto Palena Airport is classified as a small airport.
About this data
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