Licán Airport
Puyehue, Chile
Licán Airport
Small airfield serving Chile's scenic Puyehue lake district.
- ›Located in the Los Lagos Region of southern Chile near Lake Puyehue.
- ›Serves as a general aviation airfield with no scheduled commercial service.
- ›The surrounding area includes Puyehue National Park and active volcanic terrain.
- ›ICAO code is SCYL; no IATA code has been assigned.
- ›The nearby Puyehue-Cordón Caulle volcanic complex erupted significantly in 2011.
Licán Airport is a small general aviation airstrip serving the Puyehue area in the Los Lagos Region of southern Chile. Situated near the Puyehue-Cordón Caulle volcanic complex and the scenic Puyehue National Park, it primarily supports private, charter, and light aircraft operations. The airport plays a modest but practical role in connecting this remote lakeside region to the broader Chilean air network.
- Main Airstrip Terminal — A basic general aviation facility handling light aircraft arrivals and departures with minimal passenger amenities.
- Private vehicle or pre-arranged transfer
- Taxi service from nearby Osorno or Entre Lagos
- Rental car agencies in Osorno (approx. 80 km away)
- Hotel Termas de Puyehue Wellness & Spa Resort
- Hostería Puyehue
- Apart Hotel Entre Lagos
The airport itself offers no dining facilities given its small scale. Visitors will find restaurants and local eateries in the nearby town of Entre Lagos, with regional cuisine featuring fresh lake fish, lamb, and traditional Chilean fare. The Termas de Puyehue resort also offers dining options for guests.
- Arrange ground transport in advance, as taxis and rentals are not readily available at the airstrip itself.
- Check weather conditions carefully before flying, as the Puyehue area is subject to rapid weather changes due to its volcanic and lake environment.
- If visiting Puyehue National Park, carry cash as card payment facilities are limited in this rural area.
- Fuel and aircraft services may be very limited on-site; coordinate with your charter operator or FBO well ahead of arrival.
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Licán Airport is an airstrip 17 kilometres (11 mi) east-northeast of Entre Lagos, a town in the Los Lagos Region of Chile. The airstrip is on the small delta of the Licán River on the north shore of Lake Puyehue.
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