La Araucanía International Airport (SCQP)
Large airport · Temuco, Araucanía Region, Chile
Airport data
| Name | La Araucanía International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | SCQP |
| IATA | ZCO |
| Elevation | 333 ft (101 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 38°55'33" W 72°39'5" -38.92590, -72.65150 |
| Location | Temuco, Araucanía Region, Chile |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/19 | 8,005 ft (2440 m) | 148 ft | ASPH | Yes |
La Araucanía International Airport at a glance
La Araucanía International Airport is a large airport in Temuco, Araucanía Region, Chile, known to airline systems as ZCO. The field elevation of 333 ft (101 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at SCQP 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, 01/19, offers 8,005 ft (2440 m) of asph surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 01 points roughly 10° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for SCQP 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 La Araucanía International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Maquehue Airport | SCTC | 18 km (10 NM) |
| Victoria Airport | SCTO | 80 km (43 NM) |
| Pichoy Airport | SCVD | 89 km (48 NM) |
| Aviador C. Campos Airport | SAZY | 182 km (98 NM) |
| Cañal Bajo Carlos Hott Siebert Airport | SCJO | 191 km (103 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for La Araucanía International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 333 ft field elevation of La Araucanía International 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 La Araucanía International Airport
What is the ICAO code of La Araucanía International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of La Araucanía International Airport is SCQP, and its IATA code is ZCO. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is La Araucanía International Airport above sea level?
La Araucanía International Airport sits at an elevation of 333 feet (101 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is La Araucanía International Airport located?
The airport lies at -38.9259, -72.6515 — in Temuco, Araucanía Region, Chile, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Maquehue Airport, about 18 km away.
Does SCQP publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for SCQP 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 La Araucanía International Airport?
La Araucanía International Airport has one runway. The longest, 01/19, measures 8,005 ft (2440 m) with a ASPH surface.