Balmaceda Airport (BBA): Codes, Runways & Location
Balmaceda Airport (IATA: BBA · ICAO: SCBA) is a medium-sized airport serving Balmaceda, Chile. It lies at 45.9160° S, 71.6895° W, 1722 ft (525 m) above sea level.
Overview of Balmaceda Airport
Balmaceda Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Balmaceda in Chile. It is identified by the IATA code BBA and the ICAO code SCBA. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Balmaceda Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 2501 m (8205 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support most wide-body jets, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: asphalt. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 1722 ft (525 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Teniente Vidal Airport (GXQ) about 48 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 ≈ 2,501 m — wide-body capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Balmaceda Airport
Where is Balmaceda Airport located?
Balmaceda Airport is located in Balmaceda, Chile. Its coordinates are 45.9160° S, 71.6895° W.
What is the airport code for Balmaceda Airport?
Balmaceda Airport has an IATA code of BBA and an ICAO code of SCBA.
How long is the runway at Balmaceda Airport?
Balmaceda Airport's longest runway is about 2501 m (8205 ft), which can support most wide-body jets.
How many runways does Balmaceda Airport have?
Balmaceda Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Balmaceda Airport a major airport?
Balmaceda Airport is classified as a medium-sized airport with scheduled service.
About this data
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