Medium airport · Chillan, Chile
Gral. Bernardo O´Higgins Airport
The airport is named for Bernardo O'Higgins, the first Chilean head of state. Its IATA code is YAI. Its ICAO code is SCCH. It has 1 runway, longest 5,740 ft (ASP). Elevation 495 ft.
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Airport facts
| Location | Chillan, Chile |
|---|---|
| IATA code | YAI |
| ICAO code | SCCH |
| Type | Medium airport |
| Runways | 1 runway, longest 5,740 ft (ASP) |
| Elevation | 495 ft |
| Coordinates | 36.5825° S, 72.0314° W |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
What Gral. Bernardo O´Higgins Airport is known for
The airport is named for Bernardo O'Higgins, the first Chilean head of state.
National parks near this airport
National parks close to Gral. Bernardo O´Higgins Airport, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site National Park Profiles.
- Laguna del Laja National Park · Chile · 68.4 miles away
- Radal Siete Tazas National Park · Chile · 95.7 miles away
- Nahuelbuta National Park · Chile · 98.1 miles away
- Tolhuaca National Park · Chile · 112.5 miles away
- Conguillío National Park · Chile · 145.5 miles away
Airports nearby
The closest airports in this library, by straight-line distance.
Municipal de Linares Airport
56.6 miles awayCarriel Sur International Airport
58.6 miles awayMaría Dolores Airport
60.6 miles awayPanguilemo Airport
86.6 miles awayCaviahue Airport
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Frequently asked questions
What is Gral. Bernardo O´Higgins Airport?
The airport is named for Bernardo O'Higgins, the first Chilean head of state.
What is the airport code for Gral. Bernardo O´Higgins Airport?
Gral. Bernardo O´Higgins Airport — its IATA code is YAI and its ICAO code is SCCH.
Where is Gral. Bernardo O´Higgins Airport located?
Gral. Bernardo O´Higgins Airport serves Chillan, Chile. Its coordinates are 36.5825° S, 72.0314° W.
How high is Gral. Bernardo O´Higgins Airport?
Gral. Bernardo O´Higgins Airport sits at 495 feet above sea level.
Sources
- https://davidmegginson.github.io/ourairports-data/airports.csv#6008
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/General_Bernardo_O'Higgins_Airport
Page last updated 13 November 2026.