Santiago's primary general aviation and military airfield.
Location
Santiago, Chile
El Bosque Airport (ICAO: SCBQ) is a general aviation and military airfield located in the southern suburbs of Santiago, Chile. It serves as a base for the Chilean Air Force (Fuerza Aérea de Chile) and hosts a variety of light aircraft, flight training, and private aviation operations.
The airport does not handle scheduled commercial passenger traffic; that role is fulfilled by Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport to the northwest of Santiago. El Bosque is well known in Chile as a hub for aviation clubs, aerobatics, and airshows, and it has historical significance as one of the older airfields in the Santiago metropolitan area.
Due to its military affiliation and general aviation focus, El Bosque has no commercial terminals or airline services. It remains an important facility for pilot training and small aircraft operations in the region.
Getting to & from
El Bosque Airport is accessible by road within the southern Santiago metropolitan area, with no dedicated public transit links.
Airlines here
No commercial airlines operate scheduled services at El Bosque Airport.
Notable facts
- ›El Bosque is a Chilean Air Force (FACh) installation with shared general aviation use.
- ›The airport hosts periodic airshows and aerobatic events that are popular with the public.
- ›It has no IATA code, reflecting its non-commercial status.
- ›Pilot training and aviation clubs are a primary activity at the airfield.
- ›Commercial flights to and from Santiago operate exclusively through Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport.
This profile is provided for general information only. Details may be inaccurate or outdated — always verify with the airport's official website before acting on them.
