Lieutenant Julio Gallardo Airport (SCNT) โ Puerto Natales, Chile
Lieutenant Julio Gallardo Airport (SCNT/PNT) serves Puerto Natales, Chile. This is a mid-sized airport with 1 runway (10/28). Field elevation is 217 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community โ contribute to keep it accurate.
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Basic Airport Information
- ICAO: SCNT
- Name: Lieutenant Julio Gallardo Airport
- Type: medium_airport
- Category: Domestic
- Latitude: -51.67067
- Longitude: -72.529076
- Elevation: 217 ft
- Country: Chile
- Municipality: Puerto Natales
- IATA Code: PNT
- FAA Code: N/A
- FIR: N/A
- Timezone: N/A
- Distance from City: N/A km
- VFR: Yes
- IFR: No
Runways
Runway 10/28
- Designation: 10/28
- Dimensions: 1764x30m
- Surface: ASP
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: Lighted
- NAVAIDs: N/A
- Approach Types: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Frequencies
- Tower: N/A
- Ground: N/A
- Operations: 127.700 MHz
- Traffic/Approach: N/A
- ATIS: N/A
Operation Hours
- 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: DGAC for international 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: La Araucania Airport, Temuco (Freire). New airport replacing old Maquehue. Serves Chile's Lake District and Mapuche heartland.
Fuel Information
- Fuel Type: Jet A-1
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: 2026-02-18
- Remarks: Good fuel availability. Modern airport with adequate infrastructure.
Immigration
- Port of Entry: Yes
- GENDEC Required: Yes
- GAR Required: No
- Remarks: International port of entry. SAG/PDI present. Seasonal flights to Argentina.
Restrictions
- Curfew Start: 00:00
- Curfew End: 00:00
- Noise Chapter Min: N/A
- Remarks: No curfew. Rainy season May-Aug. Volcanic terrain (Villarrica, Llaima nearby). Elevation ~312 ft AMSL.
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Chile Permit Requirements
- Overflight Permit: Yes
- Landing Permit: Yes
- Overflight Lead Time: 48 working hours
- Landing Lead Time: 24-48 hours (online submission available)
Private flights require advance notification to DGAC.
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Explore HistoryFrequently Asked Questions
- What fuel is available at SCNT?
- Lieutenant Julio Gallardo Airport offers Jet A-1.
- Does SCNT require landing permits?
- Yes, landing permits are required for Lieutenant Julio Gallardo Airport (Chile).
- Where is SCNT located?
- Lieutenant Julio Gallardo Airport (SCNT) is located in Puerto Natales, Chile.
- What is the IATA code for SCNT?
- The IATA code for Lieutenant Julio Gallardo Airport is PNT.
- How long is the runway at SCNT?
- The main runway at Lieutenant Julio Gallardo Airport (10/28) measures 1764x30m.
- Is SCNT a port of entry?
- Yes, Lieutenant Julio Gallardo Airport is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.