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SCVS

Lago Vargas Airport · Cochrane

Key Facts

Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.

ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
56 ft / 17 m
Transition Altitude
10,000 ft
Primary Channel
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
18/36 · 1,969 ft · PADUNLIT
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Lago Vargas Airport (SCVS), located in Cochrane, 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 56 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.

Airport Details

Full geographical and organizational metadata.

Full Name
Lago Vargas Airport
ICAO / IATA
SCVS / —
Municipality
Cochrane
Country
Region
CL-AI — Aysén Region
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
10,000 ft
Elevation
56 ft
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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 18 / 36
UNLIT
Runway Length: 1,969 ft / 600 m
Runway Width: 59 ft / 18 m
Surface Type: PAD
Heading: ° / °
RWY 18
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 36
No ILS / Visual Only

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

No frequency data available.

Nearby Airports

Alternative airports in the vicinity (km & nm).

SCHR
Cochrane Airport
61 km / 33 nm
SCCC
Chile Chico Airport
161 km / 87 nm
SAWP
Perito Moreno Jalil Hamer Airport
203 km / 110 nm
SCBAILS
Balmaceda Airport
223 km / 120 nm
SCCY
Teniente Vidal Airport
243 km / 131 nm

Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026