Cañal Bajo Carlos Hott Siebert Airport (SCJO)
Medium airport · Osorno, Los Lagos Region, Chile
Airport data
| Name | Cañal Bajo Carlos Hott Siebert Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | SCJO |
| IATA | ZOS |
| Elevation | 187 ft (57 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 40°36'40" W 73°3'40" -40.61120, -73.06100 |
| Location | Osorno, Los Lagos Region, Chile |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15/33 | 6,398 ft (1950 m) | 118 ft | ASP | Yes |
Cañal Bajo Carlos Hott Siebert Airport at a glance
Cañal Bajo Carlos Hott Siebert Airport is a medium airport in Osorno, Los Lagos Region, Chile, known to airline systems as ZOS. The field elevation of 187 ft (57 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at SCJO are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
The single runway, 15/33, offers 6,398 ft (1950 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 15 points roughly 150° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for SCJO 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 Cañal Bajo Carlos Hott Siebert Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| El Tepual International Airport | SCTE | 93 km (50 NM) |
| Pichoy Airport | SCVD | 107 km (58 NM) |
| Teniente Luis Candelaria International Airport | SAZS | 171 km (92 NM) |
| Aviador C. Campos Airport | SAZY | 174 km (94 NM) |
| La Araucanía International Airport | SCQP | 191 km (103 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Cañal Bajo Carlos Hott Siebert Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 187 ft field elevation of Cañal Bajo Carlos Hott Siebert 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 Cañal Bajo Carlos Hott Siebert Airport
What is the ICAO code of Cañal Bajo Carlos Hott Siebert Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Cañal Bajo Carlos Hott Siebert Airport is SCJO, and its IATA code is ZOS. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Cañal Bajo Carlos Hott Siebert Airport above sea level?
Cañal Bajo Carlos Hott Siebert Airport sits at an elevation of 187 feet (57 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Cañal Bajo Carlos Hott Siebert Airport located?
The airport lies at -40.6112, -73.0610 — in Osorno, Los Lagos Region, Chile, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is El Tepual International Airport, about 93 km away.
Does SCJO publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for SCJO 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 Cañal Bajo Carlos Hott Siebert Airport?
Cañal Bajo Carlos Hott Siebert Airport has one runway. The longest, 15/33, measures 6,398 ft (1950 m) with a ASP surface.