Viña del Mar Airport (SCVM)
Medium airport · Viña del Mar, Valparaíso Region, Chile
Airport data
| Name | Viña del Mar Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | SCVM |
| IATA | KNA |
| Elevation | 461 ft (141 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 32°56'59" W 71°28'43" -32.94960, -71.47860 |
| Location | Viña del Mar, Valparaíso Region, Chile |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 5,760 ft (1756 m) | 98 ft | ASP | Yes |
Viña del Mar Airport at a glance
Viña del Mar Airport is a medium airport in Viña del Mar, Valparaíso Region, Chile, known to airline systems as KNA. The field elevation of 461 ft (141 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at SCVM 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, 05/23, offers 5,760 ft (1756 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 05 points roughly 50° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for SCVM 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 Viña del Mar Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport | SCEL | 81 km (44 NM) |
| La Independencia Airport | SCRG | 151 km (82 NM) |
| Governor Francisco Gabrielli International Airport | SAME | 251 km (136 NM) |
| Panguilemo Airport | SCTL | 270 km (146 NM) |
| Domingo Faustino Sarmiento Airport | SANU | 326 km (176 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Viña del Mar Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 461 ft field elevation of Viña del Mar 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 Viña del Mar Airport
What is the ICAO code of Viña del Mar Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Viña del Mar Airport is SCVM, and its IATA code is KNA. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Viña del Mar Airport above sea level?
Viña del Mar Airport sits at an elevation of 461 feet (141 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Viña del Mar Airport located?
The airport lies at -32.9496, -71.4786 — in Viña del Mar, Valparaíso Region, Chile, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport, about 81 km away.
Does SCVM publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for SCVM 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 Viña del Mar Airport?
Viña del Mar Airport has one runway. The longest, 05/23, measures 5,760 ft (1756 m) with a ASP surface.