Medium airport · Chaitén, Chile
Nuevo Chaitén Airport
Nuevo Chaitén Airport is a medium airport serving Chaitén, Chile. Its IATA code is WCH. Its ICAO code is SCTN. It has 1 runway, longest 3,937 ft (ASP). Elevation 95 ft.
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Airport facts
| Location | Chaitén, Chile |
|---|---|
| IATA code | WCH |
| ICAO code | SCTN |
| Type | Medium airport |
| Runways | 1 runway, longest 3,937 ft (ASP) |
| Elevation | 95 ft |
| Coordinates | 42.7819° S, 72.8350° W |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
National parks near this airport
National parks close to Nuevo Chaitén Airport, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site National Park Profiles.
- Corcovado National Park · Chile · 44.3 miles away
- Los Alerces National Park · Argentina · 47.5 miles away
- Chiloé National Park · Chile · 63.7 miles away
- Hornopirén National Park · Chile · 66.5 miles away
- Lago Puelo National Park · Argentina · 71.8 miles away
- Alerce Andino National Park · Chile · 84.5 miles away
Airports nearby
The closest airports in this library, by straight-line distance.
More airports in Chile
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code for Nuevo Chaitén Airport?
Nuevo Chaitén Airport — its IATA code is WCH and its ICAO code is SCTN.
Where is Nuevo Chaitén Airport located?
Nuevo Chaitén Airport serves Chaitén, Chile. Its coordinates are 42.7819° S, 72.8350° W.
How high is Nuevo Chaitén Airport?
Nuevo Chaitén Airport sits at 95 feet above sea level.
Sources
- https://davidmegginson.github.io/ourairports-data/airports.csv#505530
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nuevo_Chait%C3%A9n_Airport
Page last updated 13 November 2026.