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Small airport

Almirante Schroeders Airport

ICAO SCDW🇨🇱 Isla Dawson
Coordinates
53.6107°S, 70.4705°W
Elevation
160 ft (49 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
CL-MA
Time zone
Punta Arenas(UTC-03:00)
Magnetic variation
12.5° E

Daylight today(Sep 3, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
07:43
Sunrise
08:18
Sunset
19:07
Civil dusk
19:42

About 10h 49m 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 Almirante Schroeders Airport

Almirante Schroeders Airport is a military airport on the northern point of Isla Dawson, an island midway through the Strait of Magellan in the Magallanes y Antártica Chilena Region of Chile.

Summary from Wikipedia licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

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NOTAMs

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NOTAM data via the FAA NOTAM system.

Live departures & arrivals

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Where you can fly from here

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Live traffic nearby

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Map

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

Runways (2)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
12 / 304,905 ft / 1,495 m92 ftAspUnlitOpen
04 / 223,937 ft / 1,200 m98 ftAspUnlitOpen

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Almirante Schroeders Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Almirante Schroeders Airport?

The ICAO code for Almirante Schroeders Airport is SCDW.

Where is Almirante Schroeders Airport located?

Almirante Schroeders Airport is small airport located in Isla Dawson, Chile, at an elevation of 160 ft (49 m).

How many runways does Almirante Schroeders Airport have?

Almirante Schroeders Airport has 2 runways, the longest being 4,905 ft / 1,495 m.

What time zone is Almirante Schroeders Airport in?

Almirante Schroeders Airport is in the America/Punta Arenas time zone (UTC-03:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Almirante Schroeders Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Almirante Schroeders Airport is approximately 12.5° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Almirante Schroeders Airport?

The nearest airport to Almirante Schroeders Airport is Captain Fuentes Martinez Airport (WPR), about 22.1 nm to the nne, followed by President Carlos Ibáñez International Airport and Iván Martinez Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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