Maquehue Airport (PZS): Codes, Runways & Location
Maquehue Airport (IATA: PZS · ICAO: SCTC) is a medium-sized airport serving Temuco, Chile. It lies at 38.7668° S, 72.6371° W, 304 ft (93 m) above sea level.
Overview of Maquehue Airport
Maquehue Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Temuco in Chile. It is identified by the IATA code PZS and the ICAO code SCTC. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
Maquehue Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 1700 m (5577 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support regional turboprops and regional 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 304 ft (93 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being La Araucanía International Airport (ZCO) about 18 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 ≈ 1,700 m — regional-jet capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Maquehue Airport
Where is Maquehue Airport located?
Maquehue Airport is located in Temuco, Chile. Its coordinates are 38.7668° S, 72.6371° W.
What is the airport code for Maquehue Airport?
Maquehue Airport has an IATA code of PZS and an ICAO code of SCTC.
How long is the runway at Maquehue Airport?
Maquehue Airport's longest runway is about 1700 m (5577 ft), which can support regional turboprops and regional jets.
How many runways does Maquehue Airport have?
Maquehue Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Maquehue Airport a major airport?
Maquehue Airport is classified as a medium-sized airport.
About this data
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