Chile's gateway to Patagonia and Antarctica.
Opened
1969
Location
Punta Arenas, Chile
President Carlos Ibáñez del Campo International Airport (IATA: PUQ, ICAO: SCCI) serves Punta Arenas, the capital of Chile's Magallanes and Chilean Antarctica Region. Situated in the far south of South America, it is one of the most southerly international airports in the world and a critical hub for access to Patagonia, Tierra del Fuego, and Antarctic research stations.
The airport handles both domestic and international traffic and serves as a logistical base for scientific and government missions to Antarctica. It is named after Carlos Ibáñez del Campo, a former President of Chile. The facility supports year-round operations despite challenging sub-Antarctic weather conditions, including strong winds common to the region.
Terminals
The airport operates a single passenger terminal handling both domestic and international arrivals and departures.
Getting to & from
Ground transport between the airport and Punta Arenas city center, approximately 20 kilometers away, is available via taxi and private transfer services.
Airlines here
LATAM Airlines and Sky Airline are the primary carriers operating at PUQ, offering domestic routes to Santiago and other Chilean cities, with limited international service.
Notable facts
- ›One of the southernmost international airports in the world.
- ›Named after former Chilean President Carlos Ibáñez del Campo.
- ›Serves as a key logistical hub for Antarctic scientific expeditions.
- ›Situated near the Strait of Magellan, subject to strong Patagonian winds.
- ›Handles both civilian and military aviation operations.
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