El Tepual International Airport (SCTE)
Large airport · Puerto Montt, Los Lagos Region, Chile
Airport data
| Name | El Tepual International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | SCTE |
| IATA | PMC |
| Elevation | 294 ft (90 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 41°26'35" W 73°5'39" -41.44309, -73.09407 |
| Location | Puerto Montt, Los Lagos Region, Chile |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17/35 | 8,694 ft (2650 m) | 148 ft | CON | Yes |
El Tepual International Airport at a glance
El Tepual International Airport is a large airport in Puerto Montt, Los Lagos Region, Chile, known to airline systems as PMC. The field elevation of 294 ft (90 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at SCTE 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, 17/35, offers 8,694 ft (2650 m) of con surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 17 points roughly 170° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for SCTE 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 El Tepual International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cañal Bajo Carlos Hott Siebert Airport | SCJO | 93 km (50 NM) |
| El Bolsón Airfield | SAVB | 141 km (76 NM) |
| Nuevo Chaitén Airport | SCTN | 150 km (81 NM) |
| Teniente Luis Candelaria International Airport | SAZS | 165 km (89 NM) |
| Pichoy Airport | SCVD | 199 km (107 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for El Tepual International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 294 ft field elevation of El Tepual 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 El Tepual International Airport
What is the ICAO code of El Tepual International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of El Tepual International Airport is SCTE, and its IATA code is PMC. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is El Tepual International Airport above sea level?
El Tepual International Airport sits at an elevation of 294 feet (90 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is El Tepual International Airport located?
The airport lies at -41.4431, -73.0941 — in Puerto Montt, Los Lagos Region, Chile, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Cañal Bajo Carlos Hott Siebert Airport, about 93 km away.
Does SCTE publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for SCTE 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 El Tepual International Airport?
El Tepual International Airport has one runway. The longest, 17/35, measures 8,694 ft (2650 m) with a CON surface.