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Pupelde Airport

Ancud, Chile

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Pupelde Airport

Ancud, Chile
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Gateway to Chiloé Island on Chile's southern coast.

Location
Ancud, Chile
Pupelde Airport, designated by IATA code ZUD and ICAO code SCAC, is a small regional airport serving the city of Ancud on Chiloé Island in southern Chile. It provides essential air connectivity to this otherwise relatively isolated island community, supplementing the ferry and road links that connect Chiloé to the Chilean mainland. The airport handles limited domestic traffic and is operated under Chilean civil aviation authority (DGAC) oversight. Due to the modest size of Ancud and the broader Chiloé region, passenger volumes remain low compared to major Chilean airports, and facilities are accordingly basic. Ancud is the second-largest city on Chiloé Island, known for its colonial fortifications, seafood, and distinct Chilote culture. The airport supports tourism and regional commerce, playing a modest but meaningful role in the local economy.
Terminals
The airport has a single small terminal building with basic passenger amenities suited to its low traffic volumes.
Getting to & from
Ground transport to Ancud city center is limited, with taxis being the primary option for passengers arriving at the airport.
Notable facts
  • ›Located on Chiloé Island, one of the largest islands in South America.
  • ›Ancud is the northernmost major city on Chiloé Island.
  • ›The airport is operated under the supervision of Chile's Dirección General de Aeronáutica Civil (DGAC).
  • ›Chiloé Island is more commonly accessed via ferry crossings from the mainland.
  • ›Scheduled commercial service to the airport has been intermittent historically.
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Gateway to Chiloé Island where ancient forests meet the sea

Pupelde Airport serves Ancud, the northernmost city on Chiloé Island in southern Chile, offering a vital air link to this culturally rich and geographically remote archipelago. The airport supports small regional aircraft connecting Chiloé to mainland Chile, playing an important role for residents and visitors exploring the island's distinctive palafito stilt houses, UNESCO-listed wooden churches, and misty coastal landscapes. Its modest infrastructure reflects the rural character of the region it serves.

Terminals
  • Main Terminal — A small single-room facility handling limited regional flights with basic check-in and waiting services.
Ground Transport
  • Taxi services available at the terminal for transfers to Ancud city center
  • Private vehicle pickup arranged through local accommodation
  • Car rental may be available through local operators in Ancud
Nearby Hotels
  • Hotel Mundo Nuevo Ancud
  • Hotel Galeon Azul
  • Hostal Vista al Mar
Dining

The airport terminal offers minimal or no onboard dining facilities given its small scale. Ancud city center, approximately 3 kilometers away, provides local restaurants and cafés serving traditional Chilote cuisine including curanto, fresh seafood, and milcao potato cakes. Visitors are advised to plan meals before or after arrival in the town itself.

Traveller Tips
  • Confirm flight schedules in advance as regional services can be infrequent and subject to weather cancellations.
  • Carry Chilean pesos as card payment options may be very limited in and around the airport.
  • Ancud is known for cool, rainy weather year-round — pack waterproof layers regardless of season.
  • Arrange ground transport in advance with your accommodation as taxis at the terminal may be scarce.

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Pupelde Airport is an airport serving Ancud, a Pacific port city in the Los Lagos Region of Chile. Ancud is on the northern shore of Chiloé Island.

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