Airports / Chile / WCH
Nuevo Chaitén Airport.
Chaitén, Chile · 95 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.6/5
Google rating
104 ratings
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Operators based
95
Elevation ft
Google rating
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Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
#4 / 32
Chile airports by Google rating
4.6★ across 104 Google ratings , ranked against 32 rated Chile fields.
75 nm
To the nearest alternate
Esquel Brigadier Antonio Parodi International Airport (EQS).
Overview
Located in Chaitén, Chile, Nuevo Chaitén Airport (SCTN / WCH) operates as a mid-sized airport. The airport sits 95 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 WCH for departures. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Esquel Brigadier Antonio Parodi International Airport (EQS, 75 nm), El Bolsón Airfield (EHL, 77 nm), and El Tepual International Airport (PMC, 81 nm). With a single 3,937-foot paved runway, WCH can typically accommodate aircraft as large as light jets.
Charter pricing from WCH depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Chaitén.
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Field capability
ICAO
SCTN
IATA
WCH
FAA / Local
SCTN
Elevation
95 ft
Coordinates
42.7819° S · 72.8350° 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 95 ft, WCH sits lower than 88% of the 33 Chile fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 3,937 ft
- 01/193,937 ft × 98 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 3,937 ft
WCH's 3,937 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to light 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.
- 75nmEQSEsquel Brigadier Antonio Parodi International AirportEsquel
- 77nmEHLEl Bolsón AirfieldEl Bolsón
- 81nmPMCEl Tepual International AirportPuerto Montt
- 123nmBRCTeniente Luis Candelaria International AirportSan Carlos de Bariloche
- 131nmZOSCañal Bajo Carlos Hott Siebert AirportOsorno
- 172nmGXQTeniente Vidal AirportCoyhaique
Location
Open the full mapSCTN · Nuevo Chaitén Airport · Chaitén, Chile
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from WCH on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Miami (MIA) | 4,138 nm | 10h 1m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 4,190 nm | 10h 9m |
| Houston (HOU) | 4,522 nm | 10h 55m |
| Austin (AUS) | 4,591 nm | 11h 5m |
| Dallas (DAL) | 4,729 nm | 11h 24m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 4,798 nm | 11h 33m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 4,913 nm | 11h 50m |
| New York (TEB) | 5,022 nm | 12h 5m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use WCH?
- Nuevo Chaitén Airport's longest paved runway is 3,937 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to light 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 WCH?
- Nuevo Chaitén Airport has one runway; the longest measures 3,937 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to WCH?
- The closest alternate is Esquel Brigadier Antonio Parodi International Airport (EQS), about 75 nm away, followed by El Bolsón Airfield (EHL) at 77 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from WCH to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Miami about 10h 1m (4,138 nm), Palm Beach about 10h 9m (4,190 nm), Houston about 10h 55m (4,522 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.