Teniente Vidal Airport (SCCY)
Medium airport · Coyhaique, Aysén Region, Chile
Airport data
| Name | Teniente Vidal Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | SCCY |
| IATA | GXQ |
| Elevation | 1,020 ft (311 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 45°35'39" W 72°6'22" -45.59420, -72.10610 |
| Location | Coyhaique, Aysén Region, Chile |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/21 | 5,072 ft (1546 m) | 98 ft | ASP | No |
Teniente Vidal Airport at a glance
Teniente Vidal Airport is a medium airport in Coyhaique, Aysén Region, Chile, known to airline systems as GXQ. The field elevation of 1,020 ft (311 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at SCCY are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
The single runway, 03/21, offers 5,072 ft (1546 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 03 points roughly 30° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for SCCY shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Teniente Vidal Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Balmaceda Airport | SCBA | 48 km (26 NM) |
| Chile Chico Airport | SCCC | 115 km (62 NM) |
| Perito Moreno Jalil Hamer Airport | SAWP | 136 km (73 NM) |
| Cochrane Airport | SCHR | 187 km (101 NM) |
| Las Heras Airport | SAVH | 264 km (143 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Teniente Vidal Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,020 ft field elevation of Teniente Vidal Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 33 airports and airfields we list for Chile — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Teniente Vidal Airport
What is the ICAO code of Teniente Vidal Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Teniente Vidal Airport is SCCY, and its IATA code is GXQ. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Teniente Vidal Airport above sea level?
Teniente Vidal Airport sits at an elevation of 1,020 feet (311 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Teniente Vidal Airport located?
The airport lies at -45.5942, -72.1061 — in Coyhaique, Aysén Region, Chile, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Balmaceda Airport, about 48 km away.
Does SCCY publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for SCCY appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Teniente Vidal Airport?
Teniente Vidal Airport has one runway. The longest, 03/21, measures 5,072 ft (1546 m) with a ASP surface.