General aviation · Isla Dawson, Chile
Isla Dawson/Almirante Schoeders
- Elevation
- 160 ft
- Coordinates
- 53°37′S 70°28′W
- Local time
- America/Punta Arenas
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Field information
SCDW runways, fuel & airport data
Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.
Isla Dawson/Almirante Schoeders (SCDW) has 2 runways; the longest, 12/30, is 4,905 ft (1,495 m) of asphalt. Operating hours: Sunrise to sunset. Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at SCDW, and confirms every figure on this page with the airport and handler before dispatch.
Classification
General aviation
Time zone
America/Punta Arenas
Country
Chile
CL
Municipality
Isla Dawson
Elevation
160 ft
Position
-53.6107, -70.4705
Operating hours
Sunrise to sunset
Runways · SCDW
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/30 | 4,905 ft (1,495 m) | 92 ft | asphalt | — |
| 04/22 | 3,937 ft (1,200 m) | 98 ft | asphalt | — |
Flight support
Ground handling, permits & fuel at SCDW.
The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Isla Dawson/Almirante Schoeders (SCDW) in Isla Dawson, Chile, through one 24/7 OCC desk. SCDW 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 SCDW
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 SCDW
Direct FBO and handler coordination at SCDW covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.
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Fuel Arrangements at SCDW
Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at SCDW is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.
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Flight Planning & Dispatch to SCDW
Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for SCDW: 53° 36′ 39″ S 70° 28′ 14″ W; elevation 160 ft.
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Crew & Passenger Services in Isla Dawson
Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Isla Dawson. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at SCDW.
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Cargo Operations at SCDW
Support for freighter operations into SCDW covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.
Location
Where SCDW sits in the network
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Operating into SCDW?
Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Isla Dawson/Almirante Schoeders — one desk for the whole trip.