Estancia Los Loros Airport

Ovalle, Chile

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Estancia Los Loros Airport

Ovalle, Chile

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Private rural airstrip serving the Ovalle region of Chile.

Location

Ovalle, Chile

Estancia Los Loros Airport (ICAO: SCOA) is a small private airstrip located in the Coquimbo Region of Chile, near the city of Ovalle. It serves general aviation and agricultural purposes typical of estancia (ranch) airstrips in rural Chile. The facility is not served by scheduled commercial airline services and does not hold an IATA code, reflecting its role as a private or semi-private landing strip rather than a public commercial airport. Operations are limited and oriented toward light aircraft and private flights.

Notable facts

›Designated ICAO code SCOA indicates registration with Chilean civil aviation authorities.
›No IATA code assigned, consistent with non-commercial status.
›Located in the Coquimbo Region of northern-central Chile.
›Serves general aviation and likely agricultural or private ranch operations.
›Ovalle is the capital of the Limarí Province in the Coquimbo Region.

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A quiet gateway touching the heart of Chile's arid Norte Chico

Estancia Los Loros Airport is a small private and general aviation airstrip serving the Ovalle area in the Coquimbo Region of Chile. It primarily supports agricultural estates, rural operations, and light aircraft activity in this semi-arid inland valley. The airport plays a modest but practical role in connecting remote landholdings to the broader regional network.

Terminals

General Aviation Facility — A basic single-area facility handling light aircraft arrivals and departures with minimal amenities.

Ground Transport

Private vehicle or estate transfer arranged in advance
Taxi services available from Ovalle city centre
Rental cars accessible in downtown Ovalle

Nearby Hotels

Hotel Res Roxy Ovalle
Hotel Plaza Ovalle
Hostal El Viajero Ovalle

Dining

There are no formal dining facilities at this small airstrip. Travellers should plan meals in Ovalle city, approximately 15 kilometres away, where local restaurants serve traditional Chilean cuisine including cazuela and empanadas. The regional market area offers fresh produce and simple eateries.

Traveller Tips

Confirm all arrangements directly with the estate or operator before arrival, as there is no public terminal.
Carry cash, as card payment infrastructure in rural Ovalle outskirts is limited.
The Limarí Valley nearby is known for wine and pisco production — worth exploring if time allows.
Weather in this semi-arid zone can bring strong afternoon winds; check conditions with your pilot before departure.

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