Pichoy Airport is a medium-sized airport serving Valdivia, Chile. Its IATA code is ZAL and its ICAO code is SCVD. The airport lies at an elevation of 59 ft (18 m) above sea level. It has 1 runway(s); the longest is 17/35, 6,870 ft (2,094 m) long. Local time follows the America/Santiago time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- ZAL
- ICAO code
- SCVD
- Airport type
- Medium airport
- Elevation
- 59 ft (18 m)
- Coordinates
- -39.6500, -73.0861
- Time zone
- America/Santiago
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17/35 | 6,870 ft · 2,094 m | 148 ft · 45 m | Asphalt | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Pichoy Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| ZCO La Araucanía International Airport | Temuco, Chile | 89 km · 55 mi |
| ZOS Cañal Bajo Carlos Hott Siebert Airport | Osorno, Chile | 107 km · 66 mi |
| ZPC Pucón Airport | Pucon, Chile | 108 km · 67 mi |
| CPC Aviador C. Campos Airport | Chapelco/San Martin de los Andes, Argentina | 173 km · 107 mi |
| PMC El Tepual International Airport | Puerto Montt, Chile | 199 km · 124 mi |
| BRC Teniente Luis Candelaria International Airport | San Carlos de Bariloche, Argentina | 234 km · 145 mi |
| MHC Mocopulli Airport | Dalcahue, Chile | 304 km · 189 mi |
| CCP Carriel Sur International Airport | Concepcion, Chile | 320 km · 199 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from ZAL. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GRU São Paulo | 3,081 | 1,914 | 1,664 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 7,102 | 4,413 | 3,835 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 8,232 | 5,115 | 4,445 | View route |
| JFK New York | 8,928 | 5,548 | 4,821 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 9,079 | 5,641 | 4,902 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 9,415 | 5,850 | 5,084 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 10,653 | 6,619 | 5,752 | View route |
| LHR London | 12,326 | 7,659 | 6,656 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 12,329 | 7,661 | 6,657 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 12,749 | 7,922 | 6,884 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 13,638 | 8,474 | 7,364 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 14,995 | 9,317 | 8,097 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 15,746 | 9,784 | 8,502 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 17,024 | 10,578 | 9,192 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 17,100 | 10,625 | 9,233 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 19,188 | 11,923 | 10,361 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| APP | Temuco APP | 118.700 |
| GNDC | Valdivia Control Terrestre | 121.800 |
| TWR | Valdivia TWR | 118.300 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Pichoy Airport?
The IATA code of Pichoy Airport is ZAL and its ICAO code is SCVD.
Where is Pichoy Airport located?
Pichoy Airport is in Valdivia, Los Ríos Region, Chile, at -39.6500, -73.0861.
What time zone is Pichoy Airport in?
Pichoy Airport uses the IANA time zone America/Santiago. Daylight saving time, where applicable, is applied automatically by the clock on this page.
How long is the longest runway at Pichoy Airport?
The longest runway listed is 17/35, 6,870 ft (2,094 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Pichoy Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is La Araucanía International Airport (ZCO), about 89 km (55 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.