What is the tower frequency at SCGZ?

The tower frequency at Guardiamarina Zañartu Airport is 118.5 MHz.

Does SCGZ require landing permits?

Yes, landing permits are required for Guardiamarina Zañartu Airport (Chile).

Where is SCGZ located?

Guardiamarina Zañartu Airport (SCGZ) is located in Puerto Williams, Chile.

What is the IATA code for SCGZ?

The IATA code for Guardiamarina Zañartu Airport is WPU.

How long is the runway at SCGZ?

The main runway at Guardiamarina Zañartu Airport (08/26) measures 1440x29m.

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Guardiamarina Zañartu Airport (SCGZ/WPU) — Puerto Williams, Chile

Guardiamarina Zañartu Airport (SCGZ/WPU) serves Puerto Williams, Chile. This is a mid-sized airport with 1 runway (08/26). Field elevation is 88 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.

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Runways 4/4

Frequencies 1/4

Operations 0/2

Fuel 0/1

Contacts 0/2

Additional Info 3/10

Data last updated: 2026-04-02

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Basic Airport Information

ICAO: SCGZ
Name: Guardiamarina Zañartu Airport
Type: medium_airport
Category: Domestic
Latitude: -54.931099
Longitude: -67.626297
Elevation: 88 ft
Country: Chile
Municipality: Puerto Williams
IATA Code: WPU
FAA Code: N/A
FIR: N/A
Timezone: America/Punta_Arenas
Distance from City: N/A km
VFR: Yes
IFR: No

Runways

Runway 08/26

Designation: 08/26
Dimensions: 1440x29m
Surface: ASP
PCN: N/A
Lighting: Lighted
NAVAIDs: N/A
Approach Types: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Frequencies

Tower: 118.500 MHz
Ground: N/A
Operations: N/A
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: No
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: No
PPR Required: No
PPR Contact: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Immigration

Port of Entry: No
GENDEC Required: No
GAR Required: No
Remarks: N/A

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.

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Active NOTAMs

C2941/26 caution

Approach lighting issue

APAPI RWY 26 2.8DEG LTD COV AZM DEBIDO A MASTIL EMA N DEL ANCHO DEL CURSO

2026-07-17 19:10:00 Until further notice

C2462/26 caution

Runway restriction

RWY 08/26 FST 500M FM THR 26 PRESENCIA DE BACHES DIMENSIONES BTN 110CM Y 30CM DPT DE 4CM A 7CM APRX, UBICADOS BTN 5CM Y 10M DEL RCL, FST 54M FM THR 08 PRESENCIA DE BACHE DE DIMENSIONES BTN 30CM Y 7CM DPT 2CM UBICADO A 4M DEL RCL CTN

2026-06-09 18:22:00 2026-09-08 23:59:00

C2445/26 caution

Obstacle erected

OBST GRUA DE 50M HGT LCA A 720M APRX AL E DEL THR 26 SECT MUELLE MULTIPROPOSITO EN POLIGONO WI GEO COORD: 545551S /0673613W 545550S /0673552W 545552S /0673551W 545553S /0673612W 545551S /0673613W EXTREMAR CTN EN APCH

2026-06-08 19:55:00 2026-09-08 23:59:00

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the tower frequency at SCGZ?: The tower frequency at Guardiamarina Zañartu Airport is 118.5 MHz.
Does SCGZ require landing permits?: Yes, landing permits are required for Guardiamarina Zañartu Airport (Chile).
Where is SCGZ located?: Guardiamarina Zañartu Airport (SCGZ) is located in Puerto Williams, Chile.
What is the IATA code for SCGZ?: The IATA code for Guardiamarina Zañartu Airport is WPU.
How long is the runway at SCGZ?: The main runway at Guardiamarina Zañartu Airport (08/26) measures 1440x29m.

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