Gamboa Airport (WCA): Codes, Runways & Location
Gamboa Airport (IATA: WCA · ICAO: SCST) is a small airport serving Castro, Chile. It lies at 42.4903° S, 73.7728° W, 151 ft (46 m) above sea level.
Overview of Gamboa Airport
Gamboa Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a small airport, serving the area of Castro in Chile. It is identified by the IATA code WCA and the ICAO code SCST. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
Gamboa Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 1000 m (3281 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: grass. The field elevation is 151 ft (46 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Mocopulli Airport (MHC) about 17 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 ≈ 1,000 m — turboprop capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Gamboa Airport
Where is Gamboa Airport located?
Gamboa Airport is located in Castro, Chile. Its coordinates are 42.4903° S, 73.7728° W.
What is the airport code for Gamboa Airport?
Gamboa Airport has an IATA code of WCA and an ICAO code of SCST.
How long is the runway at Gamboa Airport?
Gamboa Airport's longest runway is about 1000 m (3281 ft), which can support small turboprops and light business jets.
How many runways does Gamboa Airport have?
Gamboa Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with grass surfacing.
Is Gamboa Airport a major airport?
Gamboa Airport is classified as a small airport.
About this data
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