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    "addressCountry": "Chile",
    "addressLocality": "Vi\u00f1a del Mar"
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  "connection_tips": "Vi\u00f1a del Mar Airport (KNA), officially known as Torquemada Airfield, is a unique dual-purpose aviation facility serving the Greater Valpara\u00edso region of central Chile. The airport is located just 10 kilometers from central Vi\u00f1a del Mar, and authorized taxis are readily available for the 10-to-15-minute journey to the beachfront resorts and the historic UNESCO-listed quarter of Valpara\u00edso. Arriving at the airport at least 90 minutes before your departure is recommended to navigate the security processes. KNA remains a professional and highly strategic entry point for the Chilean central coast.\n\nFor travelers, a critical connection tip is recognizing its status as a primary Chilean Naval Aviation base that is currently undergoing a major $30 million modernization (2024\u20132025) to support regular commercial passenger operations. The civilian portion of the terminal is currently compact and focused on executive charters and governmental missions, featuring basic check-in and waiting areas. The airport operates a robust 1,750-meter asphalt runway capable of supporting narrow-body aircraft like the Airbus A320.\n\nOnce fully commissioned, it will offer a significantly more convenient alternative to the long 90-minute road journey from Santiago (SCL). A significant operational factor is the coastal climate; the 'Camanchaca' (marine layer fog) can frequently impact morning visibility and lead to short-notice flight delays. Always confirm your flight status directly with the carrier or your charter operator, as schedules during the transition to commercial status remain fluid.",
  "country": "Chile",
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  "frequent_traveler_tip": [
    "Check ahead for navy activity and occasional civilian slots.",
    "Vi\u00f1a del Mar Airport sits on the hills east of Conc'n, Chile.",
    "It is primarily a naval air base with a small civil terminal.",
    "Taxis and shuttles run quickly down to Vi\u00f1a del Mar and Valpara\u00edso.",
    "Use Santiago (SCL) for most commercial connections to the region."
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  "iataCode": "KNA",
  "icao": "SCVM",
  "international": false,
  "last_modified": "May 2026",
  "last_updated": "2026-03-31",
  "latitude": -32.9496,
  "layover_planner_info": "Limited amenities; arrange layover needs in advance.",
  "longitude": -71.4786,
  "mct_domestic_to_domestic": 45,
  "mct_domestic_to_international": 90,
  "mct_interline": 120,
  "mct_international_to_domestic": 90,
  "mct_international_to_international": 120,
  "missed_connection_help": "Contact airline service desk for missed connections.",
  "name": "Vi\u00f1a del Mar Airport",
  "region": "America",
  "related_airports": [
    {
      "code": "VAP",
      "name": "Rodelillo Airport"
    }
  ],
  "terminal_info": "Conc\u00f3n Airport (KNA), designated SCVM, operates as a unique dual-purpose aviation facility serving Greater Valpara\u00edso region including Vi\u00f1a del Mar, Chile, positioned at coordinates -32.950\u00b0S, -71.479\u00b0W at an elevation of 461 feet above mean sea level in the hills 4 kilometers east of the coastal commune of Conc\u00f3n. This strategically located airport functions primarily as Base Aeronaval y Aeropuerto Conc\u00f3n, a Chilean Navy aviation military air base supporting naval operations along Chile's central Pacific coast, while also maintaining limited civilian passenger terminal capabilities that provide occasional domestic flight services for the culturally rich Valpara\u00edso region known for its UNESCO World Heritage historic quarter, vibrant arts scene, and proximity to popular resort destinations including Vi\u00f1a del Mar, Valpara\u00edso, and the scenic Chilean coast.\n\nThe airport operates with a single runway designated 5/23 positioned in the rolling hills characteristic of the Valpara\u00edso region's topography, designed to accommodate both military aircraft operations and civilian regional aircraft serving Chile's domestic aviation needs when civilian services are active. Flight operations must account for the challenging coastal weather patterns typical of central Chile including marine layer fog, coastal winds, and seasonal weather variations that significantly impact both military and civilian aviation activities throughout the region. The facility maintains comprehensive navigation and communication equipment appropriate for military operations while supporting limited civilian aviation infrastructure necessary for occasional passenger flights and general aviation activities serving the broader Valpara\u00edso metropolitan area.\n\nTerminal facilities emphasize military operational requirements with a small civilian passenger terminal that operates on a limited basis, reflecting the airport's primary function as a naval aviation base rather than a commercial passenger facility. The civilian terminal provides basic passenger processing capabilities including fundamental check-in services, minimal waiting areas, and essential passenger amenities appropriate for the infrequent domestic flights that utilize this facility when civilian operations are scheduled. Military facilities dominate the airport infrastructure, with comprehensive support capabilities for Chilean Navy aviation operations including aircraft maintenance, personnel facilities, and operational support systems essential for naval aviation missions along Chile's extensive Pacific coastline.\n\nThe airport's strategic importance centers on its role supporting Chilean Navy operations and coastal defense capabilities while providing backup civilian aviation capacity for the Greater Valpara\u00edso region when primary commercial airports experience capacity constraints or operational limitations. Limited civilian operations occasionally connect the Valpara\u00edso region to other domestic destinations throughout Chile, though most commercial aviation activity for the region typically utilizes Santiago's larger airports or other regional facilities. Despite its primarily military focus, Conc\u00f3n Airport represents an important component of Chile's aviation infrastructure, supporting both national defense requirements and providing essential backup civilian aviation capabilities for one of Chile's most culturally and economically significant coastal regions.",
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