Panguilemo Airport (SCTL)
Medium airport · Talca, Maule Region, Chile
Airport data
| Name | Panguilemo Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | SCTL |
| IATA | TLX |
| Elevation | 371 ft (113 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 35°22'40" W 71°36'6" -35.37780, -71.60170 |
| Location | Talca, Maule Region, Chile |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/21 | 3,660 ft (1116 m) | 80 ft | ASP | No |
Panguilemo Airport at a glance
Panguilemo Airport is a medium airport in Talca, Maule Region, Chile, known to airline systems as TLX. The field elevation of 371 ft (113 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at SCTL 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, 03/21, offers 3,660 ft (1116 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 03 points roughly 30° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for SCTL 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 Panguilemo Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Gral. Bernardo O´Higgins Airport | SCCH | 139 km (75 NM) |
| La Independencia Airport | SCRG | 154 km (83 NM) |
| Comodoro D.R. Salomón Airport | SAMM | 184 km (99 NM) |
| Carriel Sur International Airport | SCIE | 203 km (110 NM) |
| Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport | SCEL | 233 km (126 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Panguilemo Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 371 ft field elevation of Panguilemo 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 Panguilemo Airport
What is the ICAO code of Panguilemo Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Panguilemo Airport is SCTL, and its IATA code is TLX. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Panguilemo Airport above sea level?
Panguilemo Airport sits at an elevation of 371 feet (113 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Panguilemo Airport located?
The airport lies at -35.3778, -71.6017 — in Talca, Maule Region, Chile, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Gral. Bernardo O´Higgins Airport, about 139 km away.
Does SCTL publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for SCTL 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 Panguilemo Airport?
Panguilemo Airport has one runway. The longest, 03/21, measures 3,660 ft (1116 m) with a ASP surface.