Guardia Marina Zañartu Airport


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Guardia Marina Zañartu Airport (Spanish: Aeropuerto Guardia Marina Zañartu) (IATA: WPU, ICAO: SCGZ) is an airport serving the town of Puerto Williams on the north shore of Navarino Island in the Magallanes Region of Chile. The island is at the southern tip of Chile, and is across a narrow strait from Argentina called Beagle Channel. It is the world's southernmost airport with regular scheduled flights.[3]

Guardia Marina Zañartu Airport

Summary
Airport typePublic
OwnerDGAC (Civil Aviation Authority)
OperatorDGAC
ServesPuerto Williams, Chile
LocationNavarino Island
Elevation AMSL88 ft ft / 27 m m
Coordinates54°55′52″S 67°37′35″W / 54.93111°S 67.62639°W
Websitehttps://www.aipchile.gob.cl/designador/SCGZ
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WPU is located in Chile

WPU

WPU

Location of the airport in Chile

Runways
Direction Length Surface
m ft
08/26 1,440 4,724 Asphalt

Source: GCM[1] Google Maps[2]

The airport is maintained by the General Directorate of Civil Aviation of Chile (DGAC Chile). The runway is on a small peninsula running parallel to the island's shore, and approaches to either end are partially over the water. There is mountainous terrain to the north and to the south.

Navigation is supported by a VOR-DME on the field.[4]

Airlines and destinations

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AirlinesDestinations
Aerovías DAP Punta Arenas

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