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Small airport

Gamboa Airport

IATA WCAICAO SCST🇨🇱 Castro
Coordinates
42.4903°S, 73.7728°W
Elevation
151 ft (46 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
CL-LL
Time zone
Santiago(UTC-04:00)
Magnetic variation
8.5° E

Daylight today(Jul 16, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
07:49
Sunrise
08:21
Sunset
17:43
Civil dusk
18:14

About 9h 22m 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 Gamboa Airport

Gamboa Airport is an airport serving Castro, a city on Chiloé Island in the Los Lagos Region of Chile.

Summary from Wikipedia licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

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Live departures & arrivals

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Map

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

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
15 / 333,281 ft / 1,000 m59 ftGrass/padUnlitOpen

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Great-circle distance and true bearing from Gamboa Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Gamboa Airport?

The ICAO code for Gamboa Airport is SCST, and its IATA code is WCA.

Where is Gamboa Airport located?

Gamboa Airport is small airport located in Castro, Chile, at an elevation of 151 ft (46 m).

How many runways does Gamboa Airport have?

Gamboa Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 3,281 ft / 1,000 m.

What time zone is Gamboa Airport in?

Gamboa Airport is in the America/Santiago time zone (UTC-04:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Gamboa Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Gamboa Airport is approximately 8.5° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Gamboa Airport?

The nearest airport to Gamboa Airport is Mocopulli Airport (MHC), about 9.3 nm to the nne, followed by Tolquien Airport and Los Calafates Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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