Los Calafates Airport

Chonchi, Chile

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Small regional airfield serving Chiloé Island's southern communities.

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Chonchi, Chile

Los Calafates Airport (ICAO: SCFS) is a small general aviation airfield located near Chonchi, a town on Chiloé Island in the Los Lagos Region of southern Chile. The facility serves light aircraft and regional connectivity needs for the surrounding rural communities. Chonchi is situated on the eastern coast of Chiloé Island, a region known for its distinctive wooden churches, palafitos (stilt houses), and rich cultural heritage. The airport provides an alternative to the road and ferry connections that are the primary means of transport across the island. Due to its limited infrastructure and small scale, the airport does not support scheduled commercial airline services and primarily accommodates private, charter, and small utility flights serving the local area.

Getting to & from

Ground access to Chonchi town is primarily by road, with the airport situated in a rural setting on Chiloé Island.

Notable facts

›Located on Chiloé Island in the Los Lagos Region of southern Chile.
›Serves general aviation and charter flights rather than scheduled commercial services.
›Chonchi, the nearest town, is known as one of the 'Three Jewels of Chiloé' for its architecture.
›The airport has no assigned IATA code, reflecting its limited commercial activity.
›Chiloé Island is accessible primarily via ferry crossings from the Chilean mainland.

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City & Place Guide

Wooden churches, sea views, and quiet Chiloé island charm.

Chonchi is a small, picturesque town on the eastern shore of Chiloé Island in Chilean Patagonia, known as the 'City of Three Stories' for its dramatic hillside layout descending to the waterfront. Its colorful palafito houses, traditional shingled architecture, and relaxed pace make it one of the most authentic destinations on the island.

The town holds a UNESCO-listed wooden church and sits within the broader Chiloé Archipelago, a region celebrated for its distinct mythology, cuisine, and palafito stilt houses built over the water. Visitors often use Chonchi as a quieter base for exploring the island compared to the larger capital, Castro.

•Church of San Carlos de Chonchi — UNESCO-listed 18th-century wooden church with a striking neoclassical facade.
•Waterfront Costanera — scenic boardwalk with views across the Dalcahue Channel and fishing boats.
•Museo de las Tradiciones Chonchinas — small local museum showcasing Chiloé folklore and crafts.
•Palafito houses — colorful wooden stilt homes lining the shore, iconic to Chiloé culture.
•Huillinco and Cucao Lakes — nearby freshwater lakes offering birdwatching and serene landscapes.
•Chiloé National Park day trip — accessible wild coastline, forests, and endemic wildlife within driving distance.

Getting around: Chonchi is a walkable town, and most sights are reachable on foot. Regional buses connect Chonchi to Castro (about 25 km north) and other island towns frequently throughout the day. Taxis are available locally, and renting a car in Castro is the most flexible option for exploring surrounding villages and national park areas.

Best time: Visit from December through March for the warmest, driest weather and the best conditions for outdoor exploration.

Local food: Try curanto (a traditional feast of shellfish, meats, and potato dumplings), milcao potato pancakes, and locally smoked salmon at family-run restaurants along the waterfront.

This guide is provided for general information only. Verify details locally before making travel decisions.

Encyclopaedia

Los Calafates Airport Spanish: Aeropuerto de Los Calafates, is an airport serving Chonchi, a coastal town on Chiloé Island in the Los Lagos Region of Chile. The airport is 12 kilometres (7.5 mi) southwest of Chonchi, at the eastern end of Huillinco Lake.

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