Airports / Chile / YAI
Gral. Bernardo O´Higgins Airport.
Chillan, Chile · 495 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
5.0/5
Google rating
3 ratings
0
Operators based
495
Elevation ft
Google rating
Google reviews
Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
#2 / 32
Chile airports by Google rating
5.0★ across 3 Google ratings , ranked against 32 rated Chile fields.
51 nm
To the nearest alternate
Carriel Sur International Airport (CCP).
Overview
Gral. Bernardo O´Higgins Airport, listed as SCCH / YAI, is a mid-sized airport in Chillan, Chile. The airport sits 495 feet above sea level. With no scheduled airline service, it caters to private, charter, and general aviation traffic.
No charter operator is headquartered on the field, but operators routinely position aircraft into YAI for departures. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Carriel Sur International Airport (CCP, 51 nm), Panguilemo Airport (TLX, 75 nm), and Victoria Airport (ZIC, 101 nm). With a single 5,740-foot paved runway, YAI can typically accommodate aircraft as large as heavy jets.
Charter pricing from YAI depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Chillan.
Run an FBO at SCCH? Become the preferred FBO
Field capability
ICAO
SCCH
IATA
YAI
FAA / Local
SCCH
Elevation
495 ft
Coordinates
36.5825° S · 72.0314° W
Airspace
G · GolfClass G, GolfUncontrolled field, no tower. Pilots self-announce and sequence themselves on the common traffic advisory frequency.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Medium
Scheduled svc
No
Elevation vs Chile fields
state range 26–7,543 ft
At 495 ft, YAI sits higher than 58% of the 33 Chile fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 5,740 ft
- 04/225,740 ft × 98 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 5,740 ft
YAI's 5,740 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to heavy jets.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 51nmCCPCarriel Sur International AirportConcepcion
- 75nmTLXPanguilemo AirportTalca
- 101nmZICVictoria AirportVictoria
- 134nmPZSMaquehue AirportTemuco
- 136nmLGSComodoro D.R. Salomón AirportMalargue
- 144nmZCOLa Araucanía International AirportTemuco
Location
Open the full mapSCCH · Gral. Bernardo O´Higgins Airport · Chillan, Chile
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from YAI on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Miami (MIA) | 3,774 nm | 9h 11m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 3,826 nm | 9h 18m |
| Houston (HOU) | 4,187 nm | 10h 8m |
| Austin (AUS) | 4,261 nm | 10h 19m |
| Dallas (DAL) | 4,395 nm | 10h 37m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 4,441 nm | 10h 44m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 4,545 nm | 10h 58m |
| New York (TEB) | 4,650 nm | 11h 13m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use YAI?
- Gral. Bernardo O´Higgins Airport's longest paved runway is 5,740 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to heavy jets. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at YAI?
- Gral. Bernardo O´Higgins Airport has one runway; the longest measures 5,740 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to YAI?
- The closest alternate is Carriel Sur International Airport (CCP), about 51 nm away, followed by Panguilemo Airport (TLX) at 75 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from YAI to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Miami about 9h 11m (3,774 nm), Palm Beach about 9h 18m (3,826 nm), Houston about 10h 8m (4,187 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.