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La Esperanza Airport

ICAO SCMH🇨🇱 Marchigue
Coordinates
34.2872°S, 71.5583°W
Elevation
540 ft (165 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
CL-LI
Time zone
Santiago(UTC-03:00)
Magnetic variation
1.5° E

Daylight today(Oct 17, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:37
Sunrise
07:03
Sunset
20:02
Civil dusk
20:28

About 12h 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 La Esperanza Airport

La Esperanza Airport Spanish: Aeropuerto de La Esperanza, is an airstrip 13 kilometres (8.1 mi) north-northeast of Marchigüe, a town in the O'Higgins Region of Chile.

Summary from Wikipedia licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

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NOTAMs

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Reference only — not an official briefing. Always obtain a certified briefing (e.g. 1800wxbrief.com / your AIS) before flight.

NOTAM data via the FAA NOTAM system.

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.

Live traffic nearby

Aircraft currently within ~40 nm, from live ADS-B. Positions are approximately real-time — not for navigation.

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Map

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

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
17 / 352,297 ft / 700 m66 ftPadUnlitOpen

Tall obstacles nearby

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
Obstacle—846 ft—
Obstacle—804 ft—
Obstacle—840 ft—
Obstacle—863 ft—
Obstacle—896 ft—
Obstacle—922 ft—
Obstacle—935 ft—
Obstacle—942 ft—

Tallest obstacles within ~10 nm. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — consult official charts.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from La Esperanza Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for La Esperanza Airport?

The ICAO code for La Esperanza Airport is SCMH.

Where is La Esperanza Airport located?

La Esperanza Airport is small airport located in Marchigue, Chile, at an elevation of 540 ft (165 m).

How many runways does La Esperanza Airport have?

La Esperanza Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 2,297 ft / 700 m.

What time zone is La Esperanza Airport in?

La Esperanza Airport is in the America/Santiago time zone (UTC-03:00).

What is the magnetic variation at La Esperanza Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at La Esperanza Airport is approximately 1.5° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near La Esperanza Airport?

The nearest airport to La Esperanza Airport is Don Aliro Garcia Airport (SCDG), about 5.6 nm to the n, followed by La Estrella Airport and La Laguna Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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