Guardia Marina Zañartu Airport (SCGZ)
Medium airport · Puerto Williams, Magallanes Region, Chile
Airport data
| Name | Guardia Marina Zañartu Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | SCGZ |
| IATA | WPU |
| Elevation | 88 ft (27 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 54°55'52" W 67°37'35" -54.93110, -67.62630 |
| Location | Puerto Williams, Magallanes Region, Chile |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/26 | 4,724 ft (1440 m) | 95 ft | ASP | Yes |
Guardia Marina Zañartu Airport at a glance
Guardia Marina Zañartu Airport is a medium airport in Puerto Williams, Magallanes Region, Chile, known to airline systems as WPU. The field elevation of 88 ft (27 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at SCGZ 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, 08/26, offers 4,724 ft (1440 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 08 points roughly 80° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for SCGZ 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 Guardia Marina Zañartu Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ushuaia - Malvinas Argentinas International Airport | SAWH | 44 km (24 NM) |
| Gobernador Ramón Trejo Noel International Airport | SAWE | 128 km (69 NM) |
| Captain Fuentes Martinez Airport | SCFM | 256 km (138 NM) |
| President Carlos Ibáñez International Airport | SCCI | 301 km (163 NM) |
| Piloto Civil Norberto Fernández International Airport | SAWG | 386 km (208 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Guardia Marina Zañartu Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 88 ft field elevation of Guardia Marina Zañartu 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 Guardia Marina Zañartu Airport
What is the ICAO code of Guardia Marina Zañartu Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Guardia Marina Zañartu Airport is SCGZ, and its IATA code is WPU. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Guardia Marina Zañartu Airport above sea level?
Guardia Marina Zañartu Airport sits at an elevation of 88 feet (27 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Guardia Marina Zañartu Airport located?
The airport lies at -54.9311, -67.6263 — in Puerto Williams, Magallanes Region, Chile, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Ushuaia - Malvinas Argentinas International Airport, about 44 km away.
Does SCGZ publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for SCGZ 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 Guardia Marina Zañartu Airport?
Guardia Marina Zañartu Airport has one runway. The longest, 08/26, measures 4,724 ft (1440 m) with a ASP surface.