Reference only — not for real-world navigation.
SCTN
Nuevo Chaitén Airport · Chaitén
Key Facts
Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.
ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
95 ft / 29 m
Transition Altitude
10,000 ft
Primary Channel
—
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
01/19 · 3,937 ft · AsphaltLIGHTEDFlight Planning
Quick Jump to Next Destination
Tip: Search your next airport to quickly compare ILS data.
Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Nuevo Chaitén Airport (SCTN), located in Chaitén, 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 95 ft. Please note that this field primarily supports VFR and visual approach procedures.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
Nuevo Chaitén Airport
ICAO / IATA
SCTN / WCH
Municipality
Chaitén
Country
Region
CL-LL — Los Lagos Region
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
10,000 ft
Elevation
95 ft
Wikipedia
Pilot Toolbox
External charts, live tracking and weather reports.
Runway 01 / 19
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 3,937 ft / 1,200 m
Runway Width: 98 ft / 30 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 21° / 201°
Runway Width: 98 ft / 30 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 21° / 201°
RWY 01 (21°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 19 (201°)
No ILS / Visual Only
No frequency data available.
Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026