Nuevo Chaitén Airport
Daylight today(Jul 16, 2026, local time)
About 9h 21m 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 Nuevo Chaitén Airport
Nuevo Chaitén Airport Spanish: Aeródromo Nuevo Chaitén, is an airport serving the town of Chaitén and other communities in northern Chilean Patagonia such as Palena and Futaleufú. The airport replaced Chaitén Airfield, which was damaged beyond repair after the 2008 eruption of the Chaitén Volcano. The new airport is 18 kilometres (11 mi) northwest of town. After construction began on Nuevo Chaitén Airport in 2013, it assumed the ICAO and IATA codes of the closed airport.
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Live weather
SCTNLive departures & arrivals
Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.
Where you can fly from here
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)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 / 19 | 3,937 ft / 1,200 m | 98 ft | Asp | Lighted | Open |
Nearby airports
Great-circle distance and true bearing from Nuevo Chaitén Airport.
Frequently asked questions
What is the ICAO code for Nuevo Chaitén Airport?
The ICAO code for Nuevo Chaitén Airport is SCTN, and its IATA code is WCH.
Where is Nuevo Chaitén Airport located?
Nuevo Chaitén Airport is medium airport located in Chaitén, Chile, at an elevation of 95 ft (29 m).
How many runways does Nuevo Chaitén Airport have?
Nuevo Chaitén Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 3,937 ft / 1,200 m.
What time zone is Nuevo Chaitén Airport in?
Nuevo Chaitén Airport is in the America/Santiago time zone (UTC-04:00).
What is the magnetic variation at Nuevo Chaitén Airport?
The magnetic variation (declination) at Nuevo Chaitén Airport is approximately 7.9° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.
What airports are near Nuevo Chaitén Airport?
The nearest airport to Nuevo Chaitén Airport is Pumalín Airport (SCUI), about 4.9 nm to the n, followed by Isla Talcan Airport and Los Alerces Airport.
Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?
No. Nuevo Chaitén Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.