Lago Colico Airport

Cunco, Chile

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Lago Colico Airport

Cunco, Chile

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Small airfield serving Chile's Lago Colico region.

Location

Cunco, Chile

Lago Colico Airport (ICAO: SCLK) is a small general aviation airfield located near Cunco, in the La Araucanía region of southern Chile. It serves the area around Lago Colico, a lake in the Andean foothills, primarily supporting private and light aircraft operations. The airport has no scheduled commercial airline service and functions mainly as a local access point for the surrounding rural and lake district communities. Infrastructure is minimal, consistent with its role as a small regional airstrip.

Notable facts

›Located near Lago Colico in the La Araucanía region of southern Chile.
›Serves general aviation and private aircraft only; no scheduled commercial service.
›ICAO code is SCLK; no IATA code assigned.
›Situated in the Andean lake district, an area known for tourism and outdoor activities.
›Cunco is the nearest town to the airfield.

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Gateway to Araucanía's lakes and ancient volcanic landscapes in southern Chile

Lago Colico Airport is a small general aviation airfield serving the rural town of Cunco in the La Araucanía region of southern Chile. Situated near the scenic Lago Colico, the airstrip primarily supports light aircraft, agricultural operations, and private flights rather than scheduled commercial services. It plays a modest but practical role in connecting remote communities in this lake-dotted, forested corner of Patagonian foothills.

Terminals

Main Airstrip Facility — A basic single-building facility supporting light aircraft arrivals, departures, and minimal passenger handling.

Ground Transport

Private vehicle or pre-arranged car pickup
Taxi services from Cunco town centre
Rural bus connections from Cunco to Temuco

Nearby Hotels

Hostería Lago Colico
Cabañas Cunco
Hotel Temuco (Temuco city, ~60 km)

Dining

There are no established dining facilities at the airstrip itself. Visitors will find traditional Chilean cuisine including cazuela and grilled meats at small local restaurants and fondas in Cunco town centre, a short drive away.

Traveller Tips

Confirm flight arrangements well in advance as this is a private/general aviation airfield with no regular schedules.
Carry cash as ATM access and card payment options are very limited in Cunco.
Temuco is the nearest major city with full services, hotels, and the regional La Araucanía Airport (ZCO) for commercial flights.
Weather in the Araucanía region can be unpredictable; check conditions carefully before any light aircraft flight.

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Lago Colico Airport is a rural airstrip at the west end of Colico Lake in the Araucanía Region of Chile. The nearest town is Cunco, 14 kilometres (8.7 mi) to the north.

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