Landmark
Teniente Vidal Airfield
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Teniente Vidal Airfield is the primary gateway for air travel to Coyhaique, located just 2 km from the city center. Though modest in size, it offers spectacular scenic flights that showcase the region's dramatic geography, from the ice fields of the Northern Patagonian Ice Sheet to the intricate fjords of the Pacific coast. The terminal features local artisan shops and a café. The short runway and approach through mountain valleys make for an exciting arrival or departure. It's also a hub for charter flights to remote Patagonian destinations.
Don't miss
- Scenic flightseeing tours over the Northern Patagonian Ice Field
- Observation deck for plane spotting against the Andes backdrop
- Local artisan market inside the terminal selling wool crafts
Tickets & tours
Ways to visit Teniente Vidal Airfield
You can usually visit on your own. A tour is worth it for transport, a guide, or combining nearby sights into one day.
Cheapest way inPrivate Transfer from Airport to Santiago, Chile4.1★ · 21 travelers~1 hoursFree cancellationFrom$43 per personSee dates →
Best full daySkiday Valle Nevado4.9★ · 67 travelers8–10 hoursFree cancellationFrom$170 per personSee dates →More attractions in Coyhaique