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Balmaceda Airport

IATA BBAICAO SCBA🇨🇱 Balmaceda
Coordinates
45.9160°S, 71.6895°W
Elevation
1,722 ft (525 m)
Type
Medium airport
Region
CL-AI
Time zone
Catamarca(UTC-03:00)
Magnetic variation
8.9° E

Daylight today(Jul 15, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
08:50
Sunrise
09:24
Sunset
18:23
Civil dusk
18:56

About 8h 59m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.

About Balmaceda Airport

Balmaceda Airport is an airport next to the village of Balmaceda, serving the Aysén Region of Chile. The airport is 4 kilometres (2.5 mi) west of the Argentina border, 55 km south-east of Coyhaique, the regional capital.

Summary from Wikipedia licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

SCBA

Live departures & arrivals

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Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.

Where you can fly from here

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Current scheduled routes & daily frequency by AeroDataBox. Approximate — confirm bookable schedules with the airline.

Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
09 / 278,205 ft / 2,501 m148 ftAspLightedOpen

Radio frequencies (3)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
GNDBALMACEDA GND121.900 MHz
RDORDO126.900 MHz
TWRTWR118.500 MHz

Services & operations

Services
MinibusesRent A CarEstacionamientos PúblicosCajero AutomáticoSnacks SouveniersCafeteríaAsistencia a Pasajeros con Movilidad ReducidaRestaurante-Bar en sala de embarque

From the airport’s official website — details may change, so confirm with the airport. Official site

Navaids(2)

Airlines & destinations

Nonstop destinations (3)

Route data from OpenFlights — historical and may be out of date. Check current schedules.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Balmaceda Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Balmaceda Airport?

The ICAO code for Balmaceda Airport is SCBA, and its IATA code is BBA.

Where is Balmaceda Airport located?

Balmaceda Airport is medium airport located in Balmaceda, Chile, at an elevation of 1,722 ft (525 m).

How many runways does Balmaceda Airport have?

Balmaceda Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 8,205 ft / 2,501 m.

Which airlines fly to Balmaceda Airport?

Airlines historically serving Balmaceda Airport include LAN Airlines, Sky Airline (based on OpenFlights route data, which may be out of date).

How many destinations are served from Balmaceda Airport?

Historical data lists 3 nonstop destinations from Balmaceda Airport. Always check current schedules.

What time zone is Balmaceda Airport in?

Balmaceda Airport is in the America/Argentina/Catamarca time zone (UTC-03:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Balmaceda Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Balmaceda Airport is approximately 8.9° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Balmaceda Airport?

The nearest airport to Balmaceda Airport is Estancia Victoria Airstrip (AR-0759), about 21.9 nm to the s, followed by Villa Cerro Castillo Airport and Puerto Ingeniero Ibañez Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Balmaceda Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.