
General aviation · Palena, Chile
Alto Palena
- Elevation
- 794 ft
- Coordinates
- 43°37′S 71°48′W
- Local time
- America/Santiago
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Field information
SCAP runways, fuel & airport data
Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.
Alto Palena (SCAP/WAP) has one runway, 07/25, 2,874 ft (876 m) long of asphalt. Fuel on the field: No fuel available. Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at SCAP, and confirms every figure on this page with the airport and handler before dispatch.
Classification
General aviation
Time zone
America/Santiago
Country
Chile
CL
Municipality
Palena
Elevation
794 ft
Position
-43.6115, -71.8055
Fuel
No fuel available
Runways · SCAP
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/25 | 2,874 ft (876 m) | 59 ft | asphalt | — |
Flight support
Ground handling, permits & fuel at SCAP.
The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Alto Palena (SCAP / WAP) in Palena, Chile, through one 24/7 OCC desk. SCAP is listed in our network as a general aviation. Before dispatch, our OCC verifies permit lead times, slot availability, and local handler capabilities.
Services coordinated at SCAP
One 24/7 OCC desk
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Overflight & Landing Permits – Chile
Efficient coordination of overflight, landing, ad hoc, and seasonal block permit applications with the civil aviation authority of Chile. Applicable permit lead times for Chile are confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request. For airline operators, navigation fee verifications, overflight charge audits, and CAA account reconciliations for Chile are managed end-to-end.
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Ground Handling at SCAP
Direct FBO and handler coordination at SCAP covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.
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Fuel Arrangements at SCAP
Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at SCAP is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.
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Flight Planning & Dispatch to SCAP
Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for SCAP: 43° 36′ 41″ S 71° 48′ 20″ W; elevation 794 ft.
- 05
Crew & Passenger Services in Palena
Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Palena. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at SCAP.
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Cargo Operations at SCAP
Support for freighter operations into SCAP covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.
Location
Where SCAP sits in the network
Nearest airports in our network
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- SCPQDalcahue/MocopulliDalcahue, Chile113 NM312°→
- SCCYCoyhaique/Teniente VidalCoyhaique, Chile120 NM186°→
- SCBABalmacedaBalmaceda, Chile138 NM178°→
- SCTEPuerto Montt/El Tepual InternationalPuerto Montt, Chile142 NM336°→
Operating into SCAP?
Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Alto Palena — one desk for the whole trip.