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  "@type": "Airport",
  "address": {
    "@type": "PostalAddress",
    "addressCountry": "Chile",
    "addressLocality": "Porvenir"
  },
  "airlines": [
    "Limited charter services",
    "Private aircraft operations"
  ],
  "amenityFeature": [
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "Domestic to Domestic Connection Time",
      "value": "60 minutes"
    },
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "Domestic to International Connection Time",
      "value": "90 minutes"
    },
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "International to Domestic Connection Time",
      "value": "90 minutes"
    },
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "International to International Connection Time",
      "value": "120 minutes"
    },
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "Interline Connection Time",
      "value": "150 minutes"
    }
  ],
  "city": "Porvenir",
  "code": "WPR",
  "connection_tips": "Capit\u00e1n Fuentes Mart\u00ednez Airport serves Porvenir on Tierra del Fuego island, located 5 kilometers northeast of the city and strategically positioned off the Strait of Magellan. Emergency services coordinate with mainland Chile for serious medical situations requiring evacuation. The remote location means travelers should pack essential items and medications, as supply shortages can occur during extended weather delays. The airport maintains a 5/5 star on-time performance rating despite challenging weather conditions, indicating professional operations within environmental constraints.\n\nThe notorious Magellanic winds create persistent operational challenges, with delays and cancellations common due to extreme wind conditions that can exceed safe operating limits. The airport features limited commercial service with only 2 flights on 1 route, primarily connecting to Punta Arenas on the Chilean mainland. The airport serves as a critical link for Tierra del Fuego residents and supports the region's growing adventure tourism industry. Banking and electronic payment facilities may be limited, so carrying sufficient Chilean pesos is recommended.\n\nGround transportation on the island is limited, requiring advance arrangements for vehicle rental or taxi services. Ferry connections to Punta Arenas are carefully coordinated with flight schedules, making integrated travel planning essential for reliable connections. East approach and departure procedures require careful planning as they partially traverse water, demanding specific weather minimums and emergency procedures.",
  "country": "Chile",
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  "flight_search_affiliate_link": "https://book.beatthatflight.com.au/?currency=CLP",
  "frequent_traveler_tip": [
    "Ferries to Punta Arenas align with flights at this airport.",
    "Persistent Magellanic winds mean delays, so buffer your itinerary.",
    "Check your flight status before leaving for the airport.",
    "Allow extra time during peak travel periods at this airport.",
    "Keep important documents easily accessible at this airport."
  ],
  "global_map_link": "https://www.google.com/maps?q=-53.2537,-70.319199",
  "google_maps_reviews": {
    "rating": 0.0,
    "recent_reviews": [],
    "total_reviews": 0
  },
  "has_commercial_service": false,
  "hotel_affiliate_link": "https://book.beatthatflight.com.au/?currency=CLP",
  "iataCode": "WPR",
  "icao": "SCFM",
  "international": false,
  "last_modified": "July 2026",
  "last_updated": "2026-03-30",
  "latitude": -53.2537,
  "layover_planner_info": "Captain Fuentes Martinez Airport (WPR) can work for planned transfers, but give yourself more than the bare minimum if checked bags, immigration, or terminal changes are involved. Use this page's published MCTs as the floor: 60 minutes for domestic transfers, 90 minutes for domestic-to-international connections, 120 minutes for international-to-international transfers, 150 minutes when interline support is available. For longer stops in Porvenir, assume terminal amenities may be secondary to the surrounding landside area, and keep backup routing through Punta Arenas Airport (PUQ) and Lieutenant Julio Gallardo Airport (PNT) in mind if the day starts to slip.",
  "longitude": -70.319199,
  "mct_domestic_to_domestic": 60,
  "mct_domestic_to_international": 90,
  "mct_interline": 150,
  "mct_international_to_domestic": 90,
  "mct_international_to_international": 120,
  "missed_connection_help": "If you miss a connection at Captain Fuentes Martinez Airport (WPR), start with the operating airline or transfer desk before leaving the secure area, especially if bags are checked through or your itinerary relies on interline handling. This airport publishes a 150-minute interline buffer, so ask staff to confirm whether onward sectors and baggage can be protected on the same journey before you commit to a new ticket. If same-day recovery fails, compare rebooking options via Punta Arenas Airport (PUQ) and Lieutenant Julio Gallardo Airport (PNT).",
  "name": "Captain Fuentes Martinez Airport",
  "noindex": true,
  "region": "South America",
  "related_airports": [
    {
      "code": "PUQ",
      "name": "Punta Arenas Airport"
    },
    {
      "code": "PNT",
      "name": "Lieutenant Julio Gallardo Airport"
    },
    {
      "code": "SMB",
      "name": "Franco Bianco Airport"
    },
    {
      "code": "WPU",
      "name": "Guardiamarina Za\u00f1artu Airport"
    }
  ],
  "terminal_info": "Capitan Fuentes Martinez Airport is the public DGAC-operated airfield serving Porvenir on Chilean Tierra del Fuego, about 5 km northeast of town. Its role is very specific to the Magallanes region: it is the aviation link for Porvenir across the Strait of Magellan, where weather, ferry timing, and long ground distances make even short regional flights operationally important.\n\nCurrent DGAC aerodrome data shows two paved runways rather than a single basic strip: `03/21` at `960 x 30 m` and the main `09/27` at `2,500 x 30 m`, with threshold and runway lighting plus PAPI on `09`. Field elevation is about `104 ft`, ATS service operates on a daytime schedule, and the airfield is open to the public. Those details line up with SCFM's practical use as a serious southern Chile regional airport rather than a placeholder municipal field.\n\nFor travelers, the useful distinction is that WPR is not trying to be a large terminal complex. It is a functional gateway to Porvenir and the Chilean side of Tierra del Fuego, built around dependable access in a windy, water-bordered environment where runway capability and local operating discipline matter more than retail or lounge amenities.",
  "terminal_map_url": "https://www.google.com/maps?q=-53.2537,-70.319199"
}