President Carlos Ibáñez International Airport is a large airport serving Punta Arenas, Chile. Its IATA code is PUQ and its ICAO code is SCCI. The airport lies at an elevation of 139 ft (42 m) above sea level. It has 3 runway(s); the longest is 07/25, 9,154 ft (2,790 m) long. Local time follows the America/Punta_Arenas time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- PUQ
- ICAO code
- SCCI
- Airport type
- Large airport
- Elevation
- 139 ft (42 m)
- Coordinates
- -53.0026, -70.8546
- Time zone
- America/Punta_Arenas
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/19 | 5,504 ft · 1,678 m | 148 ft · 45 m | Asphalt | Yes |
| 07/25 | 9,154 ft · 2,790 m | 148 ft · 45 m | Asphalt | Yes |
| 12/30 | 7,875 ft · 2,400 m | 148 ft · 45 m | Asphalt | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to President Carlos Ibáñez International Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| RYO 28 de Noviembre Airport | Rio Turbio, Argentina | 181 km · 112 mi |
| PNT Lieutenant Julio Gallardo Airport | Puerto Natales, Chile | 187 km · 116 mi |
| RGL Piloto Civil Norberto Fernández International Airport | Rio Gallegos, Argentina | 187 km · 116 mi |
| RGA Gobernador Ramón Trejo Noel International Airport | Rio Grande, Argentina | 223 km · 139 mi |
| USH Ushuaia - Malvinas Argentinas International Airport | Ushuaia, Argentina | 264 km · 164 mi |
| FTE El Calafate - Commander Armando Tola International Airport | El Calafate, Argentina | 314 km · 195 mi |
| GGS Gobernador Gregores Airport | Gobernador Gregores, Argentina | 472 km · 293 mi |
| PUD Puerto Deseado Airport | Puerto Deseado, Argentina | 683 km · 424 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from PUQ. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GRU São Paulo | 3,877 | 2,409 | 2,093 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 8,290 | 5,151 | 4,476 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 8,501 | 5,282 | 4,590 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 9,528 | 5,921 | 5,145 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 9,723 | 6,042 | 5,250 | View route |
| JFK New York | 10,416 | 6,472 | 5,624 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 10,703 | 6,651 | 5,779 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 13,271 | 8,246 | 7,166 | View route |
| LHR London | 13,336 | 8,287 | 7,201 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 13,650 | 8,481 | 7,370 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 14,125 | 8,777 | 7,627 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 14,252 | 8,856 | 7,695 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 14,620 | 9,084 | 7,894 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 16,243 | 10,093 | 8,770 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 16,938 | 10,525 | 9,146 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 18,471 | 11,477 | 9,974 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| APP | PUNTA ARENAS APP | 128.100 |
| GND | GND | 121.900 |
| RDO | PUNTA ARENAS RDO | 664.900 |
| TWR | PUNTA ARENAS TWR | 118.700 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of President Carlos Ibáñez International Airport?
The IATA code of President Carlos Ibáñez International Airport is PUQ and its ICAO code is SCCI.
Where is President Carlos Ibáñez International Airport located?
President Carlos Ibáñez International Airport is in Punta Arenas, Magallanes Region, Chile, at -53.0026, -70.8546.
What time zone is President Carlos Ibáñez International Airport in?
President Carlos Ibáñez International Airport uses the IANA time zone America/Punta_Arenas. Daylight saving time, where applicable, is applied automatically by the clock on this page.
How long is the longest runway at President Carlos Ibáñez International Airport?
The longest runway listed is 07/25, 9,154 ft (2,790 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to President Carlos Ibáñez International Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is 28 de Noviembre Airport (RYO), about 181 km (112 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.