Airports / Chile / PUQ
President Carlos Ibáñez International Airport.
Punta Arenas, Chile · 139 ft elevation. 1 charter operator based here.
4.3/5
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1,156 ratings
1
Operators based
139
Elevation ft
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Field standing
#14 / 32
Chile airports by Google rating
4.3★ across 1156 Google ratings , ranked against 32 rated Chile fields.
24 nm
To the nearest alternate
Captain Fuentes Martinez Airport (WPR).
Overview
President Carlos Ibáñez International Airport (SCCI / PUQ) is a large commercial airport serving Punta Arenas, Chile. Field elevation is 139 feet above sea level. Scheduled carriers operate here, and the field also sees regular private and charter activity.
For charter flyers, PUQ is a home base: Aerovías DAP operates from the field. The closest alternate fields are Captain Fuentes Martinez Airport (WPR, 24 nm), Lieutenant Julio Gallardo Airport (PNT, 101 nm), and Piloto Civil Norberto Fernández International Airport (RGL, 101 nm). The field has 3 runways, the longest 9,154-foot paved runway, long enough for charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
Trip costs from PUQ are driven by the aircraft category flown and how far it must reposition. Browse operators flying from the area or estimate a trip cost from PUQ to plan your flight.
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Field capability
ICAO
SCCI
IATA
PUQ
FAA / Local
SCCI
Elevation
139 ft
Coordinates
53.0026° S · 70.8546° 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
Large
Scheduled svc
Yes
Elevation vs Chile fields
state range 26–7,543 ft
At 139 ft, PUQ sits lower than 79% of the 33 Chile fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
3 runways
longest 9,154 ft
- 07/259,154 ft × 148 ftAsphaltLighted
- 12/307,875 ft × 148 ftAsphaltLighted
- 01/195,504 ft × 148 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 9,154 ft
PUQ's 9,154 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
- 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.
Based charter operators1
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 24nmWPRCaptain Fuentes Martinez AirportPorvenir
- 101nmPNTLieutenant Julio Gallardo AirportPuerto Natales
- 101nmRGLPiloto Civil Norberto Fernández International AirportRio Gallegos
- 121nmRGAGobernador Ramón Trejo Noel International AirportRio Grande
- 143nmUSHUshuaia - Malvinas Argentinas International AirportUshuaia
- 162nmWPUGuardia Marina Zañartu AirportPuerto Williams
Location
Open the full mapSCCI · President Carlos Ibáñez International Airport · Punta Arenas, Chile
From the ramp
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Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from PUQ on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Miami (MIA) | 4,757 nm | 11h 28m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 4,809 nm | 11h 35m |
| Houston (HOU) | 5,124 nm | 12h 19m |
| Austin (AUS) | 5,188 nm | 12h 28m |
| Dallas (DAL) | 5,330 nm | 12h 48m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 5,415 nm | 13h 0m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 5,531 nm | 13h 16m |
| Scottsdale (SCF) | 5,625 nm | 13h 29m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use PUQ?
- President Carlos Ibáñez International Airport's longest paved runway is 9,154 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners. 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 PUQ?
- President Carlos Ibáñez International Airport has 3 runways; the longest measures 9,154 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Are there charter operators based at PUQ?
- Yes. 1 charter operator list President Carlos Ibáñez International Airport as a home base, including Aerovías DAP. You can also request quotes from operators that reposition aircraft into the field.
- What is the nearest major airport to PUQ?
- The closest alternate is Captain Fuentes Martinez Airport (WPR), about 24 nm away, followed by Lieutenant Julio Gallardo Airport (PNT) at 101 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from PUQ to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Miami about 11h 28m (4,757 nm), Palm Beach about 11h 35m (4,809 nm), Houston about 12h 19m (5,124 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.