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El Carrizal Airport

Marchigue, Chile

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El Carrizal Airport

Marchigue, Chile
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Small regional airstrip serving Chile's Colchagua Valley region.

Location
Marchigüe, Chile
El Carrizal Airport (ICAO: SCRZ) is a small general aviation airstrip located near Marchigüe, in the O'Higgins Region of central Chile. It serves the rural agricultural area of the Colchagua Valley, primarily supporting light aircraft, private flights, and local operations rather than scheduled commercial service. The airport has no IATA code assigned, reflecting its status as a minor civil aerodrome rather than a commercial passenger facility. It operates under Chilean civil aviation authority oversight and caters mainly to private pilots and agricultural aviation activities common in the region.
Notable facts
  • ›Designated with ICAO code SCRZ, but has no assigned IATA code.
  • ›Located in the O'Higgins Region of central Chile, near the Colchagua Valley.
  • ›Primarily serves general aviation and private aircraft operations.
  • ›No scheduled commercial passenger service operates from this airstrip.
  • ›The surrounding region is known for wine production and agriculture.
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A quiet rural gateway nestled among Chile's coastal hills and vineyards

El Carrizal Airport is a small general aviation airstrip located near Marchigüe in the O'Higgins Region of central Chile. Serving light aircraft and private operations, it supports agricultural and local connectivity needs in this predominantly rural wine-producing area. The airport sees minimal commercial traffic and functions primarily as a regional utility field.

Terminals
  • General Aviation Terminal — A basic facility handling light aircraft arrivals and departures with minimal passenger amenities.
Ground Transport
  • Private vehicle or pre-arranged pickup
  • Taxi from Marchigüe town centre
  • Car rental via arrangements in nearby Pichilemu or Santa Cruz
Nearby Hotels
  • Hotel de Viña Nilahue (Santa Cruz area)
  • Casa Hotel Marchigüe
  • Hotel Santa Cruz Plaza (Santa Cruz)
Dining

There are no dedicated dining facilities at El Carrizal Airport itself. Visitors will find local Chilean cuisine, empanadas, and wine-country dining options in the town of Marchigüe and the larger nearby city of Santa Cruz. The surrounding Colchagua Valley is renowned for its wineries, many of which offer on-site restaurants.

Traveller Tips
  • Arrange ground transport in advance as taxis are not routinely stationed at the airstrip.
  • Fuel and maintenance services are extremely limited; confirm availability before departure.
  • The Colchagua Valley wine route is nearby — plan extra time to explore local bodegas.
  • Weather in coastal foothills can change quickly; check local conditions before flying.

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