La Araucanía International Airport
Today, La Araucanía International Airport has gained unprecedented relevance in our society. From its origins to the present, La Araucanía International Airport has been the subject of debate, admiration and constant evolution. Its impact has been felt in all areas, from politics to popular culture. In this article, we will explore the different aspects of La Araucanía International Airport, its importance in everyday life and how it has shaped the way we think and act. From its origins to its influence today, La Araucanía International Airport has left an indelible mark on the history of humanity.
La Araucanía International Airport Temuco Airport | |||||||||||
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| Airport type | Public | ||||||||||
| Operator | Sociedad Concesionaria Aeropuerto Araucanía S.A. | ||||||||||
| Serves | Temuco, Chile | ||||||||||
| Location | Freire | ||||||||||
| Elevation AMSL | 321 ft / 98 m | ||||||||||
| Coordinates | 38°55′30″S 72°39′05″W / 38.92500°S 72.65139°W | ||||||||||
| Website | http://www.aeropuertoaraucania.cl/ | ||||||||||
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  ZCO Location of airport in Chile | |||||||||||
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La Araucanía International Airport (IATA: ZCO, ICAO: SCQP), also known as Temuco Airport, is the main airport in the Araucanía Region and southern Chile. It is 21 kilometres (13 mi) south of the city of Temuco, in the commune of Freire, Cautín Province.
It has a parking apron with capacity for 4 aircraft (up to Boeing 767 type), a 5,000 square metres (54,000 sq ft) passenger terminal, and 3 boarding bridges.
The Araucania VOR-DME (Ident: NIA) is located 0.58 nautical miles (1.1 km) off the approach threshold of Runway 19.
Commissioning
Through a NOTAM issued on July 18, 2014, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGAC) authorized the start of operations of the new airport on Tuesday July 29, 2014 which was completed with the first landing of a commercial aircraft Sky Airline Airbus A320.
Airlines and destinations
| Airlines | Destinations |
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| JetSmart Chile | Punta Arenas, Santiago de Chile |
| LATAM Chile | Santiago de Chile |
| Sky Airline | Santiago de Chile |
See also
References
- ^ Airport information for La Araucanía International Airport at Great Circle Mapper.
- ^ Google maps - La Araucanía
- ^ Araucania VOR
External links
- La Araucanía Airport at OpenStreetMap
- La Araucanía Airport at OurAirports
- Aeronautical chart and airport information for La Araucanía Airport at SkyVector
- Accident history for La Araucanía Airport at Aviation Safety Network
- Current weather for La Araucanía Airport at NOAA/NWS
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