Balmaceda Airport is a medium-sized airport serving Balmaceda, Chile. Its IATA code is BBA and its ICAO code is SCBA. The airport lies at an elevation of 1,722 ft (525 m) above sea level. It has 1 runway(s); the longest is 09/27, 8,205 ft (2,501 m) long. Local time follows the America/Coyhaique time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- BBA
- ICAO code
- SCBA
- Airport type
- Medium airport
- Elevation
- 1,722 ft (525 m)
- Coordinates
- -45.9160, -71.6895
- Time zone
- America/Coyhaique
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 8,205 ft · 2,501 m | 148 ft · 45 m | Asphalt | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Balmaceda Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| PMQ Perito Moreno Jalil Hamer Airport | Perito Moreno, Argentina | 88 km · 55 mi |
| LHS Las Heras Airport | Las Heras, Argentina | 221 km · 137 mi |
| CRD General Enrique Mosconi International Airport | Comodoro Rivadavia, Argentina | 328 km · 204 mi |
| EQS Esquel Brigadier Antonio Parodi International Airport | Esquel, Argentina | 337 km · 209 mi |
| GGS Gobernador Gregores Airport | Gobernador Gregores, Argentina | 339 km · 211 mi |
| MHC Mocopulli Airport | Dalcahue, Chile | 429 km · 267 mi |
| PMC El Tepual International Airport | Puerto Montt, Chile | 510 km · 317 mi |
| BRC Teniente Luis Candelaria International Airport | San Carlos de Bariloche, Argentina | 532 km · 331 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from BBA. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GRU São Paulo | 3,372 | 2,096 | 1,821 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 7,773 | 4,830 | 4,197 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 8,668 | 5,386 | 4,680 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 8,938 | 5,554 | 4,826 | View route |
| JFK New York | 9,627 | 5,982 | 5,198 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 10,042 | 6,240 | 5,422 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 10,147 | 6,305 | 5,479 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 12,757 | 7,927 | 6,888 | View route |
| LHR London | 12,787 | 7,945 | 6,904 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 13,159 | 8,177 | 7,105 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 13,860 | 8,612 | 7,484 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 14,821 | 9,209 | 8,003 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 15,042 | 9,346 | 8,122 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 16,679 | 10,364 | 9,006 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 17,147 | 10,655 | 9,259 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 19,080 | 11,856 | 10,303 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| GND | BALMACEDA GND | 121.900 |
| RDO | RDO | 126.900 |
| TWR | TWR | 118.500 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Balmaceda Airport?
The IATA code of Balmaceda Airport is BBA and its ICAO code is SCBA.
Where is Balmaceda Airport located?
Balmaceda Airport is in Balmaceda, Aysén Region, Chile, at -45.9160, -71.6895.
What time zone is Balmaceda Airport in?
Balmaceda Airport uses the IANA time zone America/Coyhaique. Daylight saving time, where applicable, is applied automatically by the clock on this page.
How long is the longest runway at Balmaceda Airport?
The longest runway listed is 09/27, 8,205 ft (2,501 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Balmaceda Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Perito Moreno Jalil Hamer Airport (PMQ), about 88 km (55 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.