Airport code

PZS Airport Code, Maquehue Airport

PZS is the IATA airport code for Maquehue Airport, a regional airport serving Temuco, Chile. Pilots and air traffic control use its ICAO code, SCTC.

City
Temuco
Country
Continent
South America
Airport type
Medium airport
Coordinates
-38.7668, -72.6371
Elevation
304 ft
Runways
1
Scheduled service
No

What airport is PZS?

PZS is the IATA airport code for Maquehue Airport, in Temuco, Chile. The same airport has the ICAO code SCTC.

Its ICAO code SCTC begins with S, the prefix ICAO assigns to South America.

Maquehue Airport (PZS) at a glance
IATA airport codePZS
ICAO airport codeSCTC
AirportMaquehue Airport
CityTemuco
CountryChile
Runways1

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Where is PZS airport located?

Maquehue Airport (PZS) is in Temuco, Chile, at coordinates -38.7668, -72.6371.

It lies in the southern and western hemispheres, at 38.77° S, 72.64° W. It is close to sea level at 304 ft (93 m), typical of a coastal or low-lying airport.

Runways at PZS

It has a single paved runway. The longest is 5,577 ft (1.70 km), designated 06/24.

Frequently asked questions

What is the IATA code for Maquehue Airport?

The IATA code for Maquehue Airport in Temuco is PZS. It is the three-letter code on tickets, baggage tags and departure boards.

What is the 3-letter code for Temuco?

The 3-letter IATA code for Maquehue Airport in Temuco is PZS.

What is the ICAO code for Maquehue Airport?

The ICAO code for Maquehue Airport is SCTC. Pilots and air traffic control use it, while airlines and booking systems use the IATA code PZS.

What is the difference between PZS and SCTC?

PZS is the IATA code used for tickets and baggage. SCTC is the ICAO code used by pilots and air traffic control for the same airport, Maquehue Airport.

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