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Melimoyu Airport

Cisnes, Chile

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Melimoyu Airport

Cisnes, Chile
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Remote airstrip serving the isolated Melimoyu region of Aysén.

Location
Cisnes, Chile
Melimoyu Airport (ICAO: SCOO) is a small, remote airstrip located near the Melimoyu area in the Cisnes commune of the Aysén Region in southern Chile. It serves as a critical access point for communities in one of the most sparsely populated and geographically isolated parts of Patagonia, where road access is extremely limited or nonexistent. The airport supports light aircraft operations, primarily facilitating passenger and cargo transport for local residents and emergency services. Given the rugged terrain and lack of road infrastructure in the region, small aviation connections are essential for community connectivity.
Getting to & from
Ground transport options from the airstrip are extremely limited given the remote and roadless nature of the surrounding area.
Airlines here
No scheduled commercial airline services operate at Melimoyu Airport; the airstrip is used primarily by general aviation and charter flights.
Notable facts
  • ›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.
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A remote Patagonian gateway where wilderness meets the sky

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.

Terminals
  • Main Terminal — A simple single-room rural airstrip facility offering basic passenger processing for small regional aircraft.
Ground Transport
  • Private vehicle pickup arranged locally
  • Taxi or remise service (pre-arranged through local contacts)
Nearby Hotels
  • Hospedaje local Cisnes
  • Cabañas Río Cisnes
Dining

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.

Traveller Tips
  • 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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