WCH Airport Code, Nuevo Chaitén Airport
WCH is the IATA airport code for Nuevo Chaitén Airport, a regional airport serving Chaitén, Chile. Pilots and air traffic control use its ICAO code, SCTN.
What airport is WCH?
WCH is the IATA airport code for Nuevo Chaitén Airport, in Chaitén, Chile. The same airport has the ICAO code SCTN.
Its ICAO code SCTN begins with S, the prefix ICAO assigns to South America.
| IATA airport code | WCH |
|---|---|
| ICAO airport code | SCTN |
| Airport | Nuevo Chaitén Airport |
| City | Chaitén |
| Country | Chile |
| Runways | 1 |
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Where is WCH airport located?
Nuevo Chaitén Airport (WCH) is in Chaitén, Chile, at coordinates -42.78194, -72.835.
It lies in the southern and western hemispheres, at 42.78° S, 72.83° W. 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 IATA code for Nuevo Chaitén Airport?
The IATA code for Nuevo Chaitén Airport in Chaitén is WCH. It is the three-letter code on tickets, baggage tags and departure boards.
What is the 3-letter code for Chaitén?
The 3-letter IATA code for Nuevo Chaitén Airport in Chaitén is WCH.
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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