Melimoyu Airport
Cisnes, Chile

Melimoyu Airport
Remote airstrip serving the isolated Melimoyu region of Aysén.
- ›Located in the Aysén Region, one of the most remote areas in Chilean Patagonia.
- ›The airstrip primarily supports light general aviation and emergency operations.
- ›Road access to the area is extremely limited, making air transport essential for local communities.
- ›The airport does not have an assigned IATA code.
- ›Serves the Cisnes commune, a vast and sparsely populated area of southern Chile.
Melimoyu Airport is a small regional airstrip serving the isolated commune of Cisnes in the Aysén Region of Chilean Patagonia. It provides essential air connectivity to a area largely inaccessible by road, supporting local communities, fishing operations, and adventurous travellers exploring the rugged southern wilderness. The airport plays a vital logistical role in one of Chile's most sparsely populated and scenically dramatic territories.
- Main Terminal — A simple single-room rural airstrip facility offering basic passenger processing for small regional aircraft.
- Private vehicle pickup arranged locally
- Taxi or remise service (pre-arranged through local contacts)
- Hospedaje local Cisnes
- Cabañas Río Cisnes
There are no dining facilities within the airport itself. Visitors should plan meals in the town of Puerto Cisnes, where a small number of local restaurants and family-run eateries offer traditional Chilean fare including fresh seafood and stews.
- Book transport in advance as there are no guaranteed taxis on site upon arrival.
- Carry sufficient cash as ATM and card services are extremely limited in Cisnes.
- Check flight schedules carefully as services are infrequent and subject to weather cancellations.
- Pack warm, waterproof clothing year-round as Patagonian weather changes rapidly.
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