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Teniente Vidal Airport

Coyhaique, Chile

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Teniente Vidal Airport

Coyhaique, Chile

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1020 ft

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Gateway to Chilean Patagonia's remote Aysén region.

Location

Coyhaique, Chile

Teniente Vidal Airport (IATA: GXQ, ICAO: SCCY) serves Coyhaique, the capital of the Aysén Region in southern Chilean Patagonia. It is the primary commercial airport for the region, providing essential air links to Santiago and other Chilean cities for a population otherwise isolated by rugged terrain and limited road infrastructure. The airport is named after a Chilean military officer and operates at an elevation of approximately 310 meters (1,017 feet) above sea level. Its single runway handles turboprop and regional jet operations suited to the challenging Patagonian weather conditions, including strong winds and low visibility events common to the area. Due to the remote nature of the Aysén Region, the airport plays a critical role in connecting residents and tourists to the rest of Chile. It serves as an important hub for access to Patagonian attractions such as the Carretera Austral, Laguna San Rafael National Park, and other wilderness destinations.

Terminals

The airport features a single small terminal building handling both domestic arrivals and departures.

Getting to & from

The airport is located approximately 5 kilometers south of Coyhaique city center, accessible by taxi and rental car services.

Airlines here

LATAM Airlines and Sky Airline operate scheduled domestic services connecting Coyhaique to Santiago and other Chilean destinations.

Notable facts

›Named after Chilean military officer Teniente (Lieutenant) Vidal.
›Serves the Aysén Region, one of Chile's most sparsely populated and remote areas.
›The airport's location in Patagonia means operations are frequently affected by strong winds and adverse weather.
›Air travel is especially vital here due to the limited overland connectivity of the Aysén Region.
›Handles primarily domestic Chilean routes with no scheduled international services.

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Gateway to Chilean Patagonia's wild and untouched frontier

Teniente Vidal Airport serves Coyhaique, the capital of Chile's Aysén Region, providing a vital air link to one of the most remote and sparsely populated areas of Patagonia. Named after a Chilean military officer, the airport has long been essential for connecting this isolated region to Santiago and other Chilean cities. Its modest facilities reflect the rugged, frontier character of the surrounding landscape.

Terminals

Main Terminal — A single compact terminal handling all domestic arrivals and departures with basic passenger amenities.

Ground Transport

Taxi services available outside the terminal
Rental car agencies serving the airport
Shared transfer shuttles to central Coyhaique
Private transfer arrangements through local operators

Nearby Hotels

Hotel El Reloj
Hotel Moraleda
Hostal Español
Apart Hotel Las Salamandras

Dining

Food options inside Teniente Vidal Airport are very limited, with only basic snack and beverage service available. Coyhaique's town centre, roughly 5 kilometres away, offers a wider selection of restaurants serving traditional Chilean and Patagonian cuisine including lamb and local salmon. Visitors are advised to eat before arriving at the airport for departures.

Traveller Tips

Flights can be disrupted by strong Patagonian winds and low cloud cover — build flexibility into your travel plans.
Book car hire well in advance as availability in Coyhaique is limited, especially during peak summer season.
The airport is small and check-in closes relatively early; arrive with plenty of time before departure.
Carry Chilean pesos as card payment acceptance at small local businesses in the area can be unreliable.

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Encyclopaedia

Teniente Vidal Airport is an airport serving Coyhaique, capital of the Aysén Region of Chile. The airport is 3 kilometres (1.9 mi) southwest of Coyhaique.

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