Lieutenant Julio Gallardo Airport (SCNT)
Medium airport · Puerto Natales, Magallanes Region, Chile
Airport data
| Name | Lieutenant Julio Gallardo Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | SCNT |
| IATA | PNT |
| Elevation | 217 ft (66 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 51°40'14" W 72°31'45" -51.67067, -72.52908 |
| Location | Puerto Natales, Magallanes Region, Chile |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/28 | 5,786 ft (1764 m) | 98 ft | ASP | Yes |
Lieutenant Julio Gallardo Airport at a glance
Lieutenant Julio Gallardo Airport is a medium airport in Puerto Natales, Magallanes Region, Chile, known to airline systems as PNT. The field elevation of 217 ft (66 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at SCNT 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, 10/28, offers 5,786 ft (1764 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 10 points roughly 100° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for SCNT 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 Lieutenant Julio Gallardo Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| El Calafate - Commander Armando Tola International Airport | SAWC | 158 km (85 NM) |
| President Carlos Ibáñez International Airport | SCCI | 187 km (101 NM) |
| Piloto Civil Norberto Fernández International Airport | SAWG | 222 km (120 NM) |
| Captain Fuentes Martinez Airport | SCFM | 231 km (125 NM) |
| Santa Cruz Airport | SAWU | 333 km (180 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Lieutenant Julio Gallardo Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 217 ft field elevation of Lieutenant Julio Gallardo 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 Lieutenant Julio Gallardo Airport
What is the ICAO code of Lieutenant Julio Gallardo Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Lieutenant Julio Gallardo Airport is SCNT, and its IATA code is PNT. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Lieutenant Julio Gallardo Airport above sea level?
Lieutenant Julio Gallardo Airport sits at an elevation of 217 feet (66 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Lieutenant Julio Gallardo Airport located?
The airport lies at -51.6707, -72.5291 — in Puerto Natales, Magallanes Region, Chile, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is El Calafate - Commander Armando Tola International Airport, about 158 km away.
Does SCNT publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for SCNT 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 Lieutenant Julio Gallardo Airport?
Lieutenant Julio Gallardo Airport has one runway. The longest, 10/28, measures 5,786 ft (1764 m) with a ASP surface.