Melipilla Airport

Melipilla, Chile

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Melipilla Airport

Melipilla, Chile

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Small general aviation airfield serving Chile's Melipilla province.

Location

Melipilla, Chile

Melipilla Airport (ICAO: SCMP) is a small general aviation airfield located near Melipilla, a city in the Maipo Province of the Metropolitan Region of Chile. It primarily serves private and light aircraft operations in the region. The airport does not handle scheduled commercial airline services and has no assigned IATA code, reflecting its status as a local general aviation facility. It serves agricultural, private, and recreational flying needs in the surrounding rural area.

Getting to & from

Melipilla Airport is accessible by road from the city of Melipilla, which lies approximately 70 kilometers southwest of Santiago.

Airlines here

No scheduled commercial airlines operate at Melipilla Airport.

Notable facts

›ICAO designator is SCMP; no IATA code is assigned.
›Serves general aviation, private, and agricultural aircraft operations.
›Located in the Maipo Province of Chile's Metropolitan Region.
›No scheduled commercial passenger services operate from this airfield.
›Melipilla city is approximately 70 km southwest of Santiago.

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A quiet regional gateway nestled in Chile's fertile central valley

Melipilla Airport is a small general aviation aerodrome serving the Melipilla Province in Chile's Metropolitan Region, located roughly 70 kilometres southwest of Santiago. It primarily supports light aircraft, agricultural aviation, and private flights rather than scheduled commercial services. The airport reflects the rural character of the surrounding agricultural landscape and acts as a local utility airfield for the region.

Terminals

General Aviation Terminal — A basic facility handling light aircraft, private flights, and local aerodrome operations.

Ground Transport

Private car or taxi from Melipilla town centre
Local bus services connecting Melipilla to Santiago
Car rental arrangements through local providers in Melipilla

Nearby Hotels

Hotel Melipilla
Hostería Rural Melipilla
Cabañas Valle Central

Dining

Dining options within the aerodrome itself are extremely limited or absent given its general aviation status. The nearby town of Melipilla offers a range of local Chilean restaurants and cafés serving traditional dishes such as cazuela and empanadas.

Traveller Tips

Confirm all flight arrangements directly with local operators as there are no scheduled commercial services.
Carry cash as facilities at the aerodrome are minimal and card payment options may not be available.
Melipilla town is a short drive away and is the best base for accommodation and services.
Check local weather conditions, as the central valley can experience morning fog affecting light aircraft operations.

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Encyclopaedia

Melipilla Airport, is a small general aviation airport adjacent to the east side of Melipilla, a city in the Santiago Metropolitan Region of Chile.

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