Cochrane Airport (SCHR)
Medium airport · Cochrane, Aysén Region, Chile
Airport data
| Name | Cochrane Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | SCHR |
| IATA | LGR |
| Elevation | 643 ft (196 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 47°14'37" W 72°35'17" -47.24359, -72.58815 |
| Location | Cochrane, Aysén Region, Chile |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/25 | 3,346 ft (1020 m) | 75 ft | ASP | No |
Cochrane Airport at a glance
Cochrane Airport is a medium airport in Cochrane, Aysén Region, Chile, known to airline systems as LGR. The field elevation of 643 ft (196 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at SCHR 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, 07/25, offers 3,346 ft (1020 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 07 points roughly 70° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for SCHR 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 Cochrane Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Chile Chico Airport | SCCC | 100 km (54 NM) |
| Perito Moreno Jalil Hamer Airport | SAWP | 145 km (78 NM) |
| Balmaceda Airport | SCBA | 163 km (88 NM) |
| Teniente Vidal Airport | SCCY | 187 km (101 NM) |
| Las Heras Airport | SAVH | 286 km (154 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Cochrane Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 643 ft field elevation of Cochrane 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 Cochrane Airport
What is the ICAO code of Cochrane Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Cochrane Airport is SCHR, and its IATA code is LGR. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Cochrane Airport above sea level?
Cochrane Airport sits at an elevation of 643 feet (196 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Cochrane Airport located?
The airport lies at -47.2436, -72.5881 — in Cochrane, Aysén Region, Chile, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Chile Chico Airport, about 100 km away.
Does SCHR publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for SCHR 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 Cochrane Airport?
Cochrane Airport has one runway. The longest, 07/25, measures 3,346 ft (1020 m) with a ASP surface.