Does SCVD require landing permits?

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

Where is SCVD located?

Pichoy Airport (SCVD) is located in Valdivia, Chile.

What is the IATA code for SCVD?

The IATA code for Pichoy Airport is ZAL.

How long is the runway at SCVD?

The main runway at Pichoy Airport (17/35) measures 2094x45m.

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Pichoy Airport (SCVD/ZAL) — Valdivia, Chile

Pichoy Airport (SCVD/ZAL) serves Valdivia, Chile. This is a mid-sized airport with 1 runway (17/35). Field elevation is 59 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 1/1

Contacts 0/2

Additional Info 6/10

Data last updated: 2026-04-02

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Basic Airport Information

ICAO: SCVD
Name: Pichoy Airport
Type: medium_airport
Category: Domestic
Latitude: -39.650002
Longitude: -73.086098
Elevation: 59 ft
Country: Chile
Municipality: Valdivia
IATA Code: ZAL
FAA Code: N/A
FIR: N/A
Timezone: America/Santiago
Distance from City: N/A km
VFR: Yes
IFR: No

Runways

Runway 17/35

Designation: 17/35
Dimensions: 2094x45m
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

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

Fees

Landing Fee: Based on MTOW; DGAC Chile regulated
Parking Fee: MTOW-based daily rate
Handling Mandatory: No
Currency: USD
Remarks: Pichoy Airport, Valdivia. Serves the university city and Los Rios region. Southern Chile rainforest area.

Fuel Information

Fuel Type: Jet A-1
Price/L: N/A
Last Updated: 2026-02-18
Remarks: Moderate fuel availability. Pre-order for large volumes.

Immigration

Port of Entry: No
GENDEC Required: No
GAR Required: No
Remarks: Domestic airport. No international facilities. University and forestry region.

Restrictions

Curfew Start: 00:00
Curfew End: 00:00
Noise Chapter Min: N/A
Remarks: No curfew. Very rainy climate (one of Chile's wettest cities). Low ceilings and reduced visibility frequent. Elevation ~59 ft AMSL.

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

C2812/26 caution

Approach procedure changed

IAC3 VOR RWY 35 MODIFICA TABLA DE VELOCIDAD/TIEMPO COMO SIGUE: VELOCIDAD TERRESTRE KTS 80 100 120 140 160 ANGULO DES 3.03 FPM 425 531 637 743 849 DIST FAF A MAPT 5.5 NM 4:08 3:18 2:45 2:22 2:04 REF AIP CHILE VOL II AMDT NR 103 WEF 06 AGO 2026

2026-08-06 00:00:00 Until further notice

C2772/26 caution

Apron restriction

APN GA CON CAPACIDAD LTD. COOR 12HR BFR CON ARO. TEL +56 63 2314306 / +56 9 4288 3662. EXC ACFT HOSP, MEDEVAC, HUM, EXTINCION INCENDIO

2026-07-03 13:04:00 2026-10-01 16:00:00

C2717/26 caution

Apron restriction

APN SECT E WIP, CTN

2026-07-01 13:00:00 2026-10-01 16:00:00

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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions

What fuel is available at SCVD?: Pichoy Airport offers Jet A-1.
Does SCVD require landing permits?: Yes, landing permits are required for Pichoy Airport (Chile).
Where is SCVD located?: Pichoy Airport (SCVD) is located in Valdivia, Chile.
What is the IATA code for SCVD?: The IATA code for Pichoy Airport is ZAL.
How long is the runway at SCVD?: The main runway at Pichoy Airport (17/35) measures 2094x45m.

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