Balmaceda, CL 🇨🇱 Medium Airport Scheduled Service
ICAO
SCBA
IATA
BBA
Elevation
1722 ft
Region
CL-AI
Local Time
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Loading...GPS Code: SCBA
Local Code: Not available
Location: -45.915968° N, -71.689499° E
Continent: South America
Type: Medium Airport
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Balmaceda Airport (BBA) offers 7 flight routes operated by 4 airlines. Major carriers include LATAM, Sky Airline, JetSMART and others. Popular destinations from Balmaceda include El Tepual Int'l, Carlos Ibanez Del Campo Int'l, Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez Int'l and La Araucania .
| Destination | IATA | City | Aircraft Type | Airline | Details | Route Map |
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| Airline | Routes | Flights | Destinations | Last Activity |
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LATAM
LAN
/ LA
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2 | 17 | 2 | Jan 18, 2026 |
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Sky Airline
SKU
/ H2
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1 | 5 | 1 | Sep 9, 2025 |
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JetSMART
JAT
/ JA
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2 | 4 | 2 | Jan 18, 2026 |
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Aerovias DAP
DAP
/ V5
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1 | 1 | 1 | Sep 9, 2025 |
| Designation | Length | Width | Surface | Status |
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09/27 |
8205 ft | 148 ft | ASP | Active Lighted |
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| GND | BALMACEDA GND | 121.9 MHz |
| RDO | RDO | 126.9 MHz |
| TWR | TWR | 118.5 MHz |
Taxis and shared shuttle vans (transfer/minibus) are readily available outside the arrivals hall, meeting all incoming flights. These services provide transportation to the main nearby city, Coyhaique (approx. 55 km / 45-60 minute drive), as well as other destinations in the region. Shared shuttles are a more economical option and typically drop passengers at their accommodation.
Several car rental agencies have counters inside the airport terminal, including major companies like Avis, Hertz, Europcar, and local providers like Mitta and SalfaRent. It is highly recommended to book a vehicle in advance, especially during the high season (summer), as demand is high. A 4x4 vehicle is often suggested for exploring the Carretera Austral and surrounding unpaved roads.
There is no formal, scheduled public bus system operating directly from Balmaceda Airport. The primary form of public transit consists of the shared shuttle buses (minibuses or 'transfer') that align their schedules with flight arrivals. These shuttles are the most common and cost-effective way to travel to Coyhaique and other nearby towns, offering a shared-ride service that often drops passengers directly at their hotels or a central point.