Rincón Bonito Airport

Cochamo, Chile

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Rincón Bonito Airport

Cochamo, Chile

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SCBT

ICAO

705 ft

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Remote airstrip serving Chile's rugged Cochamó valley region.

Location

Cochamó, Chile

Rincón Bonito Airport (ICAO: SCBT) is a small general aviation airstrip located near Cochamó, a commune in the Los Lagos Region of southern Chile. The facility serves as a local access point to this remote and sparsely populated area of Chilean Patagonia, which is otherwise largely accessible only by boat or difficult overland routes. The airstrip supports light aircraft operations and is primarily used for private, charter, and utility flights rather than scheduled commercial service. It carries no IATA code, reflecting its status as a minor aerodrome rather than a commercial airport.

Notable facts

›Located in the Los Lagos Region of southern Chilean Patagonia.
›No scheduled commercial airline service operates from this airstrip.
›The airstrip has no assigned IATA code.
›Cochamó is a remote area known for trekking and is sometimes called the 'Yosemite of Chile.'
›Access to the surrounding region is otherwise limited to boat or rough overland travel.

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Gateway to Patagonia's wild fjords and ancient forests of Cochamo

Rincón Bonito Airport is a small general aviation airstrip serving the remote commune of Cochamo in Chile's Los Lagos Region. Positioned amid dramatic Patagonian scenery of river valleys and temperate rainforest, it functions primarily as an access point for adventure tourism and local transport rather than scheduled commercial services. Its remoteness makes it a vital link for communities and trekkers heading into the Cochamo Valley, often called the 'Yosemite of South America'.

Terminals

Main Airstrip Terminal — A basic single-room facility serving light aircraft arrivals and departures with minimal passenger amenities.

Ground Transport

Private vehicle transfer arranged through local lodges
Taxi or remis service from Cochamo town
Horse transport for access to backcountry trails

Nearby Hotels

Campo Cochamo Lodge
Posada de Cochamo
Refugio Cochamo Valley

Dining

There are no dining facilities within the airstrip itself. The small village of Cochamo offers basic local eateries and hospedajes serving traditional Chilean cuisine including cazuela and fresh river fish. Visitors are strongly advised to stock up on supplies in Puerto Montt or the town of Rio Puelo before arriving.

Traveller Tips

Book ground transfers in advance as vehicle availability in Cochamo is extremely limited.
Weather in the Cochamo Valley changes rapidly; carry waterproof gear regardless of season.
Light aircraft weight restrictions apply, so pack minimal luggage for the flight in.
Coordinate arrival times with your lodge, as communication in the area can be unreliable.

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