Victoria Airport (SCTO)
Medium airport · Victoria, Araucanía Region, Chile
Airport data
| Name | Victoria Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | SCTO |
| IATA | ZIC |
| Elevation | 1,148 ft (350 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 38°14'44" W 72°20'55" -38.24560, -72.34860 |
| Location | Victoria, Araucanía Region, Chile |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/19 | 3,478 ft (1060 m) | 59 ft | ASP | No |
Victoria Airport at a glance
Victoria Airport is a medium airport in Victoria, Araucanía Region, Chile, known to airline systems as ZIC. The field elevation of 1,148 ft (350 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at SCTO 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, 01/19, offers 3,478 ft (1060 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 01 points roughly 10° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for SCTO 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 Victoria 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 | 63 km (34 NM) |
| La Araucanía International Airport | SCQP | 80 km (43 NM) |
| Pichoy Airport | SCVD | 169 km (91 NM) |
| Carriel Sur International Airport | SCIE | 176 km (95 NM) |
| Gral. Bernardo O´Higgins Airport | SCCH | 187 km (101 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Victoria Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,148 ft field elevation of Victoria 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 Victoria Airport
What is the ICAO code of Victoria Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Victoria Airport is SCTO, and its IATA code is ZIC. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Victoria Airport above sea level?
Victoria Airport sits at an elevation of 1,148 feet (350 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Victoria Airport located?
The airport lies at -38.2456, -72.3486 — in Victoria, Araucanía Region, Chile, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Maquehue Airport, about 63 km away.
Does SCTO publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for SCTO 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 Victoria Airport?
Victoria Airport has one runway. The longest, 01/19, measures 3,478 ft (1060 m) with a ASP surface.