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Santa Teresa del Almendral Airport

Melipilla, Chile

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Santa Teresa del Almendral Airport

Melipilla, Chile
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Small general aviation airfield serving Chile's Melipilla region.

Location
Melipilla, Chile
Santa Teresa del Almendral Airport is a small general aviation facility located near Melipilla, a city in the Metropolitan Region of Chile, roughly 60 kilometers southwest of Santiago. It is identified by the ICAO code SCTS and has no assigned IATA code, reflecting its status as a non-commercial aerodrome. The airport primarily serves private aircraft, agricultural aviation, and light general aviation operations in the agricultural heartland surrounding Melipilla. It is not a scheduled commercial passenger airport and sees limited traffic compared to major Chilean airports. Given its small scale, the facility lacks the infrastructure associated with commercial airports, including passenger terminals, airline lounges, or significant ground transport links to the city center.
Notable facts
  • ›ICAO code is SCTS; no IATA code has been assigned.
  • ›Located near Melipilla in Chile's Metropolitan Region, approximately 60 km southwest of Santiago.
  • ›Primarily serves general aviation, private, and agricultural aircraft operations.
  • ›Not used for scheduled commercial passenger services.
  • ›Situated in an agricultural area known for vineyards and farming activity.
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Gateway to Chile's rural heartland beneath the Andean foothills

Santa Teresa del Almendral Airport is a small general aviation facility serving the Melipilla Province in the Metropolitan Region of Chile. Located amid agricultural land and vineyards southwest of Santiago, it caters primarily to private aircraft, agricultural operations, and light charter flights. Its modest infrastructure reflects the rural character of the region it serves.

Terminals
  • General Aviation Terminal — A small facility handling private and charter aircraft with basic passenger amenities.
Ground Transport
  • Private taxi or remis from Melipilla town centre
  • Private car or rental vehicle via Ruta 78 (Autopista del Sol)
  • Bus services connecting Melipilla to Santiago's Alameda terminal
Nearby Hotels
  • Hotel Melipilla (Melipilla town centre)
  • Hacienda Lo Arcaya (rural estate lodging nearby)
  • Cabañas del Valle (local countryside accommodation)
Dining

The airport itself has no dedicated dining facilities given its small scale. Melipilla town offers several traditional Chilean restaurants and cafés serving local cuisine including cazuela and empanadas. The surrounding wine country also features rural restaurants and vineyard estates with dining options.

Traveller Tips
  • Confirm flight arrangements directly with operators as scheduled commercial services are not available at this airport.
  • Rent a car in Santiago before heading out, as local transport options in Melipilla are limited.
  • Ruta 78 (Autopista del Sol) provides the most direct road link between Melipilla and Santiago, roughly 70 km away.
  • Visit during spring or harvest season to experience the surrounding agricultural and wine-producing landscape at its best.

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Santa Teresa del Almendral Airport, is an airport 12 kilometres (7.5 mi) north-northwest of Melipilla, a city in the Santiago Metropolitan Region of Chile. The airport is 1 kilometre (0.6 mi) west of the Puangue River.

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