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Balmaceda Airport (SCBA/BBA) — Balmaceda, Chile
At a glance
- Port of entry
- Yes
- Fuel
- Jet A-1
- Tower
- 118.5
- Runways
- 09/27
- Elevation
- 1,722 ft
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Data Complete
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Missing: Operations, Contacts
Section Breakdown
Basic Info
7/7
Runways
4/4
Frequencies
3/4
Operations
0/2
Fuel
1/1
Contacts
0/2
Additional Info
6/10
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Basic Airport Information
- ICAO: SCBA
- Name: Balmaceda Airport
- Type: medium_airport
- Category: Domestic
- Latitude: -45.9161
- Longitude: -71.689499
- Elevation: 1722 ft
- Country: Chile
- Municipality: Balmaceda
- IATA Code: BBA
- FAA Code: N/A
- FIR: N/A
- Timezone: America/Coyhaique
- Distance from City: N/A km
- VFR: Yes
- IFR: No
Runways
Runway 09/27
- Designation: 09/27
- Dimensions: 2501x45m
- Surface: ASP
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: Lighted
- NAVAIDs: N/A
- Approach Types: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Frequencies
- Tower: 118.500 MHz
- Ground: 121.900 MHz
- Operations: 126.900 MHz
- Traffic/Approach: N/A
- ATIS: N/A
Operation Hours
Monday
N/A
Tuesday
N/A
Wednesday
N/A
Thursday
N/A
Friday
N/A
Saturday
N/A
Sunday
N/A
- Extra Hours On Request: Not recorded
- Remarks: N/A
Contacts
- AIS Tel: N/A
- ARO Tel: N/A
- MET Tel: N/A
- Admin Tel: N/A
- Health Tel: N/A
- Police Tel: N/A
- Authorities Tel: N/A
- Website: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Slots / PPR
- Slot Required: Not recorded
- PPR Required: No
- PPR Contact: DGAC for GA operations
- Remarks: N/A
Fees
- Landing Fee: Based on MTOW; DGAC Chile regulated
- Parking Fee: MTOW-based daily rate
- Handling Mandatory: Yes
- Currency: USD
- Remarks: Balmaceda Airport (Teniente Vidal), Aysen region. Gateway to Carretera Austral and Northern Patagonia ice fields.
Fuel Information
- Fuel Type: Jet A-1
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: 2026-02-18
- Remarks: Moderate fuel availability. Remote location increases cost. Pre-order for large volumes.
Immigration
- Port of Entry: Yes
- APIS Required: Yes
- GAR Required: No
- Remarks: International port of entry. Near Argentina border. Cross-border flights to Comodoro Rivadavia.
Restrictions
- Curfew Start: Not recorded
- Curfew End: Not recorded
- Noise Chapter Min: N/A
- Remarks: No curfew. Extreme Patagonian weather. Very strong winds, low ceilings frequent. Elevation ~1,722 ft AMSL. Icing conditions in winter.
Airport Services
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Chile Permit Requirements
Medium
Landing: 3d
- Overflight Permit: Yes
- Landing Permit: Yes
- Overflight Lead Time: 48 working hours
- Landing Lead Time: 24-48 hours (online submission available)
Private / GA Operations:
Private flights require advance notification to DGAC.
Active NOTAMs
C4268/26
warning
No fuel available
AVGAS 100LL NO AVBL)
2026-10-01 12:00 UTC
2027-01-01 23:59 UTC
C4201/26
warning
Aerodrome restriction
AD LTD POSS DLA ARR / DEP, CTN)
2026-10-01 11:00 UTC
2027-01-01 23:59 UTC
C4352/26
caution
Obstacle erected
OBST CIERRE PERIMETRAL BTN 2.5M Y 4M HGT LCA 25M AL N DE APN, CTN
2026-10-03 20:00 UTC
2026-10-31 23:59 UTC
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Add a historical factFrequently Asked Questions
- What is the tower frequency at SCBA?
- The tower frequency at Balmaceda Airport is 118.5 MHz.
- What fuel is available at SCBA?
- Balmaceda Airport offers Jet A-1.
- Does SCBA require landing permits?
- Yes, landing permits are required for Balmaceda Airport (Chile). Permit details for Chile
- Where is SCBA located?
- Balmaceda Airport (SCBA) is located in Balmaceda, Chile.
- What is the IATA code for SCBA?
- The IATA code for Balmaceda Airport is BBA.
- How long is the runway at SCBA?
- The main runway at Balmaceda Airport (09/27) measures 2501x45m.
- Is SCBA a port of entry?
- Yes, Balmaceda Airport is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.