Airliner at the gate with a jet bridge and ground crew

Regional Airport · Chile

SCVDZAL

Pichoy Airport

Valdivia, Chile

ICAO

SCVD

IATA

ZAL

Category

Regional Airport

Elevation

59 ft

Country

Chile

Flight Support Services

Flight Support Services at SCVD

The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Pichoy Airport (SCVD / ZAL) in Valdivia, Chile, through one 24/7 OCC desk.

SCVD is listed in our network as a regional airport with high traffic. Before dispatch, our OCC verifies permit lead times, slot availability, and local handler capabilities.

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.

Ground Handling at SCVD

Direct FBO and handler coordination at SCVD covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.

Pichoy Airport publishes rescue and fire fighting cover of ICAO Cat 7.

Jet A1 Fuel at SCVD

Fuel on record at Pichoy Airport: Jet fuel. Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors.

Flight Planning & Dispatch to SCVD

Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring.

Planning reference for SCVD: 39° 38′ 60″ S 73° 5′ 10″ W; elevation 59 ft; local time UTC-4.

Crew & Passenger Services in Valdivia

Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Valdivia.

Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at SCVD.

Cargo Operations at SCVD

Support for freighter operations into SCVD covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.

Field Information

Pichoy Airport

Latitude
39° 38′ 60″ S
Longitude
73° 5′ 10″ W
ICAO code
SCVD
IATA code
ZAL
Municipality
Valdivia
Timezone
UTC-4
Traffic
High
Fuel Type
Jet fuel
Fire Category
ICAO Cat 7
Airport Category
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OCC Dispatch Desk

Planning A Flight To ZAL?

Send us your aircraft, schedule, and requirements. Our duty dispatcher will confirm applicable permit lead times, handling arrangements, and available Jet A1 pricing for SCVD.

Submit flight inquiry for SCVD

Operational Notes

Frequently Asked Questions – SCVD

What are the ICAO and IATA codes for Pichoy Airport?

The ICAO code is SCVD and the IATA code is ZAL.

Is Jet A1 available at SCVD?

Yes. Fuel on record at Pichoy Airport is Jet fuel; into-plane pricing and fuel releases are arranged by our OCC.

What is the fire category at SCVD?

Pichoy Airport publishes rescue and fire fighting cover of ICAO Cat 7.

What time zone does SCVD operate in?

Pichoy Airport operates on UTC-4.

How do I request ground handling or a permit for SCVD?

Send your aircraft, schedule, and requirements to occ@thenetworkplan.com. Our duty dispatcher will confirm applicable permit lead times, handling arrangements, and available Jet A1 pricing for SCVD.