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SCBA
Balmaceda Airport · Balmaceda
Key Facts
Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.
ILS Approach StatusILS FREQUENCIES VERIFIED ✅
Field Elevation
1,722 ft / 525 m
Transition Altitude
10,000 ft
Primary Channel
TWR 118.50 MHz (TWR)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
09/27 · 8,205 ft · AsphaltLIGHTEDFlight Planning
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Balmaceda Airport (SCBA), located in Balmaceda, Chile. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 1 active runway with a maximum elevation of 1,722 ft. Instrument approaches (IFR) are supported with verified ILS frequencies and identifiers for precision landings.Reference the data below for primary communication channels and detailed runway characteristics. Pilots should observe a Transition Altitude of 10,000 ft verified for this field for altimeter reset procedures.
Full Name
Balmaceda Airport
ICAO / IATA
SCBA / BBA
Municipality
Balmaceda
Country
Region
CL-AI — Aysén Region
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
10,000 ft
Elevation
1,722 ft
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Runway 09 / 27
ILS EQUIPPEDLIGHTED
Runway Length: 8,205 ft / 2,501 m
Runway Width: 148 ft / 45 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 99.7° / 279.7°
Runway Width: 148 ft / 45 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 99.7° / 279.7°
RWY 09 (99.7°)
109.90 MHz
IDENT: I-BBA | CRS: 88°
RWY 27 (279.7°)
No ILS / Visual Only
GND BALMACEDA GND
121.90 MHz
RDO RDO
126.90 MHz
TWR TWR
118.50 MHz
Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026