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    "addressCountry": "Chile",
    "addressLocality": "Temuco"
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  "airlines": [
    "LATAM Airlines",
    "SKY Airline",
    "JetSMART"
  ],
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      "name": "Domestic to Domestic Connection Time",
      "value": "30 minutes"
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      "name": "Domestic to International Connection Time",
      "value": "60 minutes"
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      "name": "International to Domestic Connection Time",
      "value": "60 minutes"
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  "city": "Temuco",
  "code": "ZCO",
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  "connection_tips": "La Araucan\u00eda International Airport (ZCO) serves as the modern aviation gateway for Chile's Araucan\u00eda Region, located 21 kilometers south of Temuco with ICAO designation SCQP. The Category III ILS capability provides exceptional operational reliability during winter months when weather challenges other regional airports. Ground transportation to Temuco city center takes approximately 30 minutes via taxi, rental car, or shuttle services, while the facility serves the broader Araucan\u00eda Region including access to Puc\u00f3n, Villarrica, and the Andean lake district. The modern terminal facilitates efficient processing with separate domestic and international halls, though passengers should verify correct queuing areas.\n\nConnections through ZCO focus overwhelmingly on Santiago's Arturo Merino Ben\u00edtez International Airport (SCL), serving as the gateway for onward domestic and international travel. This state-of-the-art facility opened in 2014, featuring a 5,000 square meter terminal with capacity for Boeing 767-size aircraft, three jet bridges, and advanced Category III Instrument Landing System. For missed connections or delays, airline counters in departures can assist with rebooking, though alternatives remain limited given the concentrated Santiago route structure. Terminal amenities include airside dining and retail facilities.\n\nAdvanced ground support includes comprehensive baggage handling, three boarding gates, and meteorological services enabling reliable operations despite southern Chile's variable weather. LATAM Airlines provides the most frequent departures followed by SKY Airline operations. Three airlines provide scheduled services: LATAM Airlines (31 weekly departures), SKY Airline, and JetSMART, with 43 weekly flights primarily to Santiago representing over 98% of departures.",
  "country": "Chile",
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  "frequent_traveler_tip": [
    "La Araucan\u00eda Airport has separate domestic and international halls.",
    "Double-check signs to avoid queuing at the wrong checkpoint.",
    "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."
  ],
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  "iataCode": "ZCO",
  "icao": "SCQP",
  "international": false,
  "last_modified": "May 2026",
  "last_updated": "2026-03-30",
  "latitude": -38.925,
  "layover_planner_info": "Dining and retail available airside.",
  "longitude": -72.651,
  "mct_domestic_to_domestic": 30,
  "mct_domestic_to_international": 60,
  "mct_interline": 90,
  "mct_international_to_domestic": 60,
  "mct_international_to_international": 75,
  "missed_connection_help": "Airline counters in departures.",
  "name": "La Araucan\u00eda Airport",
  "region": "South America",
  "related_airports": [
    {
      "code": "SCL",
      "name": "Santiago Arturo Merino Ben\u00edtez"
    },
    {
      "code": "PZS",
      "name": "Maquehue Airport"
    },
    {
      "code": "ZIC",
      "name": "Victoria Airport"
    },
    {
      "code": "ZPC",
      "name": "Puc\u00f3n Airport"
    }
  ],
  "terminal_info": "La Araucan\u00eda International Airport (ZCO), designated SCQP, serves as the modern aviation gateway for Chile's Araucan\u00eda Region, located in Freire commune approximately 21 kilometers south of Temuco city center. This contemporary facility opened on July 29, 2014, replacing the aging Maquehue Airport while preserving the historical ZCO airport code, representing a significant infrastructure investment that transformed regional connectivity for southern Chile. The airport provides access to the Araucan\u00eda Region's natural attractions including the Andean lake district, Puc\u00f3n, Villarrica, and national parks, while supporting economic development in Chile's indigenous Mapuche heartland.\n\nThe airport operates with a 2,440-meter runway capable of handling aircraft up to Boeing 767 size, equipped with advanced Category III Instrument Landing System enabling operations in visibility as low as 200 meters. The parking apron accommodates four aircraft simultaneously, while sophisticated navigation and weather monitoring systems ensure reliable operations despite southern Chile's variable weather conditions. Three boarding bridges serve scheduled operations by LATAM Airlines (31 weekly departures), SKY Airline, and JetSMART, collectively providing 43 weekly flights with over 98% concentrated on Santiago connections.\n\nThe 5,000 square meter passenger terminal showcases thoughtful architectural design that celebrates regional heritage through traditional Mapuche cultural elements, incorporating extensive native wood and stone materials with roof designs referencing the region's famous Araucaria trees. Interior decorations honor indigenous traditions while providing contemporary aviation amenities through separate domestic and international processing halls. International facilities include boarding bridge number 1 equipped with dual migration checkpoints operated by PDI (police), SAG agricultural control, and a dedicated baggage carousel for international operations.\n\nPassenger amenities include airside dining outlets offering quality products, hot beverages, and Chilean fast food, though prices typically run 20-30% above city rates. Retail opportunities, comfortable seating areas with charging stations, and modern restroom facilities serve the airport's passenger volumes. Food outlets operate according to flight schedules, opening for the first morning flight around 07:00-08:00 AM and closing after the last departure typically around 21:00-22:00. Ongoing expansion projects aim to increase vehicle parking to 508 spaces, expand the aircraft platform, and construct additional boarding bridges to accommodate over 3 million passengers annually. The facility represents modern aviation infrastructure that balances operational efficiency with cultural sensitivity, providing essential transportation services while respecting Mapuche heritage and environmental stewardship principles that define Chile's historically significant southern region.",
  "terminal_map_url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/La_Araucan%C3%ADa_International_Airport"
}