Nuevo Chaitén Airport (WCH): Codes, Runways & Location
Nuevo Chaitén Airport (IATA: WCH · ICAO: SCTN) is a medium-sized airport serving Chaitén, Chile. It lies at 42.7819° S, 72.8350° W, 95 ft (29 m) above sea level.
Overview of Nuevo Chaitén Airport
Nuevo Chaitén Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Chaitén in Chile. It is identified by the IATA code WCH and the ICAO code SCTN. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
Nuevo Chaitén Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 1200 m (3937 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 95 ft (29 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Gamboa Airport (WCA) about 83 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 ≈ 1,200 m — regional-jet capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Nuevo Chaitén Airport
Where is Nuevo Chaitén Airport located?
Nuevo Chaitén Airport is located in Chaitén, Chile. Its coordinates are 42.7819° S, 72.8350° W.
What is the airport code for Nuevo Chaitén Airport?
Nuevo Chaitén Airport has an IATA code of WCH and an ICAO code of SCTN.
How long is the runway at Nuevo Chaitén Airport?
Nuevo Chaitén Airport's longest runway is about 1200 m (3937 ft), which can support regional turboprops and regional jets.
How many runways does Nuevo Chaitén Airport have?
Nuevo Chaitén Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Nuevo Chaitén Airport a major airport?
Nuevo Chaitén Airport is classified as a medium-sized airport.
About this data
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