Maquehue Airport (SCTC)
Medium airport · Temuco, Araucanía Region, Chile
Airport data
| Name | Maquehue Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | SCTC |
| IATA | PZS |
| Elevation | 304 ft (93 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 38°46'0" W 72°38'14" -38.76680, -72.63710 |
| Location | Temuco, Araucanía Region, Chile |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/24 | 5,577 ft (1700 m) | 147 ft | ASP | Yes |
Maquehue Airport at a glance
Maquehue Airport is a medium airport in Temuco, Araucanía Region, Chile, known to airline systems as PZS. The field elevation of 304 ft (93 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at SCTC 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, 06/24, offers 5,577 ft (1700 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 06 points roughly 60° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for SCTC 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 Maquehue Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| La Araucanía International Airport | SCQP | 18 km (10 NM) |
| Victoria Airport | SCTO | 63 km (34 NM) |
| Pichoy Airport | SCVD | 106 km (57 NM) |
| Aviador C. Campos Airport | SAZY | 194 km (105 NM) |
| Cañal Bajo Carlos Hott Siebert Airport | SCJO | 208 km (112 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Maquehue Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 304 ft field elevation of Maquehue 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 Maquehue Airport
What is the ICAO code of Maquehue Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Maquehue Airport is SCTC, and its IATA code is PZS. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Maquehue Airport above sea level?
Maquehue Airport sits at an elevation of 304 feet (93 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Maquehue Airport located?
The airport lies at -38.7668, -72.6371 — in Temuco, Araucanía Region, Chile, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is La Araucanía International Airport, about 18 km away.
Does SCTC publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for SCTC 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 Maquehue Airport?
Maquehue Airport has one runway. The longest, 06/24, measures 5,577 ft (1700 m) with a ASP surface.