Airports / Chile / WPR
Captain Fuentes Martinez Airport.
Porvenir, Chile · 104 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.4/5
Google rating
30 ratings
0
Operators based
104
Elevation ft
Google rating
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Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
#11 / 32
Chile airports by Google rating
4.4★ across 30 Google ratings , ranked against 32 rated Chile fields.
24 nm
To the nearest alternate
President Carlos Ibáñez International Airport (PUQ).
Overview
Captain Fuentes Martinez Airport (SCFM / WPR) sits in Porvenir, Chile, where it functions as a mid-sized airport. Field elevation is 104 feet above sea level. Free of scheduled airline operations, it serves business aviation, charter flights, and local general aviation.
While no charter operators list WPR as their home base, the field is reachable for repositioned charter aircraft from nearby bases. The closest alternate fields are President Carlos Ibáñez International Airport (PUQ, 24 nm), Gobernador Ramón Trejo Noel International Airport (RGA, 97 nm), and Piloto Civil Norberto Fernández International Airport (RGL, 105 nm). The field has 2 runways, the longest 8,202-foot paved runway, long enough for charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
Trip costs from WPR 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 WPR to plan your flight.
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Field capability
ICAO
SCFM
IATA
WPR
FAA / Local
SCFM
Elevation
104 ft
Coordinates
53.2537° S · 70.3192° 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 104 ft, WPR sits lower than 82% of the 33 Chile fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 8,202 ft
- 09/278,202 ft × 98 ftAsphaltLighted
- 03/212,614 ft × 98 ftOtherUnlit
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 8,202 ft
WPR's 8,202 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.
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 24nmPUQPresident Carlos Ibáñez International AirportPunta Arenas
- 97nmRGAGobernador Ramón Trejo Noel International AirportRio Grande
- 105nmRGLPiloto Civil Norberto Fernández International AirportRio Gallegos
- 119nmUSHUshuaia - Malvinas Argentinas International AirportUshuaia
- 125nmPNTLieutenant Julio Gallardo AirportPuerto Natales
- 138nmWPUGuardia Marina Zañartu AirportPuerto Williams
Location
Open the full mapSCFM · Captain Fuentes Martinez Airport · Porvenir, Chile
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from WPR on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Miami (MIA) | 4,775 nm | 11h 30m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 4,827 nm | 11h 38m |
| Houston (HOU) | 5,145 nm | 12h 22m |
| Austin (AUS) | 5,210 nm | 12h 31m |
| Dallas (DAL) | 5,352 nm | 12h 51m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 5,434 nm | 13h 2m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 5,548 nm | 13h 18m |
| Scottsdale (SCF) | 5,648 nm | 13h 32m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use WPR?
- Captain Fuentes Martinez Airport's longest paved runway is 8,202 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 WPR?
- Captain Fuentes Martinez Airport has 2 runways; the longest measures 8,202 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to WPR?
- The closest alternate is President Carlos Ibáñez International Airport (PUQ), about 24 nm away, followed by Gobernador Ramón Trejo Noel International Airport (RGA) at 97 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from WPR to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Miami about 11h 30m (4,775 nm), Palm Beach about 11h 38m (4,827 nm), Houston about 12h 22m (5,145 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.