WCH Airport Code, Nuevo Chaitén Airport
WCH is the IATA code for Nuevo Chaitén Airport, a regional airport serving Chaitén, Chile. Airlines and booking systems use WCH, while pilots and air traffic control use the ICAO code SCTN. It lies in the southern and western hemispheres, at 42.78° S, 72.83° W.
What is the Chaitén airport code?
The airport code for Nuevo Chaitén Airport is WCH. This is the IATA code, the three-letter code you see on boarding passes, baggage tags and departure boards. The airport also has the ICAO code SCTN, used in flight plans and by air traffic control.
Its ICAO code SCTN begins with S, the prefix ICAO assigns to South America.
Where is WCH?
Nuevo Chaitén Airport serves Chaitén, Chile. It is close to sea level at 95 ft (29 m), typical of a coastal or low-lying airport.
Runways at WCH
It has a single paved runway. The longest is 3,937 ft (1.20 km), designated 01/19.
Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code for Chaitén?
The IATA airport code for Nuevo Chaitén Airport in Chaitén is WCH. Its ICAO code is SCTN.
What is the 3-letter code for Chaitén?
The 3-letter IATA code for Nuevo Chaitén Airport in Chaitén is WCH.
What airport is WCH?
WCH is Nuevo Chaitén Airport, located in Chaitén, Chile.
What country is WCH in?
WCH (Nuevo Chaitén Airport) is in Chile.
Where is WCH airport located?
Nuevo Chaitén Airport (WCH) is in Chaitén, Chile, at coordinates -42.78194, -72.835.
What is the ICAO code for Nuevo Chaitén Airport?
The ICAO code for Nuevo Chaitén Airport is SCTN. Pilots and air traffic control use it, while airlines and booking systems use the IATA code WCH.
What is the difference between WCH and SCTN?
WCH is the IATA code used for tickets and baggage. SCTN is the ICAO code used by pilots and air traffic control for the same airport, Nuevo Chaitén Airport.
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