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Small regional airfield serving Chiloé Island's southern communities.
Location
Chonchi, Chile
Los Calafates Airport (ICAO: SCFS) is a small general aviation airfield located near Chonchi, a town on Chiloé Island in the Los Lagos Region of southern Chile. The facility serves light aircraft and regional connectivity needs for the surrounding rural communities.
Chonchi is situated on the eastern coast of Chiloé Island, a region known for its distinctive wooden churches, palafitos (stilt houses), and rich cultural heritage. The airport provides an alternative to the road and ferry connections that are the primary means of transport across the island.
Due to its limited infrastructure and small scale, the airport does not support scheduled commercial airline services and primarily accommodates private, charter, and small utility flights serving the local area.
Getting to & from
Ground access to Chonchi town is primarily by road, with the airport situated in a rural setting on Chiloé Island.
Notable facts
- ›Located on Chiloé Island in the Los Lagos Region of southern Chile.
- ›Serves general aviation and charter flights rather than scheduled commercial services.
- ›Chonchi, the nearest town, is known as one of the 'Three Jewels of Chiloé' for its architecture.
- ›The airport has no assigned IATA code, reflecting its limited commercial activity.
- ›Chiloé Island is accessible primarily via ferry crossings from the Chilean mainland.
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 Details may be inaccurate or outdated — always verify with the airport's official website before acting on them.
