Airport
Capitán Fuentes Martínez Airport (WPR)
Capitán Fuentes Martínez Airport is the air gateway to Porvenir on the Strait of Magellan and to the Chilean side of Tierra del Fuego. Compare transfer options to central Porvenir, nearby coastal settlements, and onward travel across the Magallanes region.
Passengers
Luggage
About Capitán Fuentes Martínez Airport
Capitán Fuentes Martínez Airport is the main air gateway serving Porvenir and the Chilean side of Tierra del Fuego, on the Strait of Magellan in the Magallanes Region. It began operations in 1954 and remains an important public aerodrome for regional and general aviation traffic.
The airport is located about 5 km northeast of central Porvenir and is connected to the town by road, with taxis and private transfers available for the short journey. Scheduled passenger flights link Porvenir with Punta Arenas, providing a key connection across the Strait of Magellan.
Passenger services are handled in a compact two-story terminal with a boarding lounge, food and beverage facilities, a VIP lounge and meeting room, tourism information modules, and parking. The airport has two asphalt runways, including a main runway of about 2,500 metres.
As a small regional airport, it offers a practical arrival and departure point for travelers visiting Porvenir, nearby coastal areas, and the broader Tierra del Fuego region.
Terminal Overview
Terminals
Capitán Fuentes Martínez Airport operates through a single two-story passenger terminal. The compact terminal handles domestic regional flights, mainly connections with Punta Arenas, as well as general aviation traffic.
Ground Transportation Services to and from Capitán Fuentes Martínez Airport
Transfers
Book private transfers from Capitán Fuentes Martínez Airport to hotels, central Porvenir, coastal settlements and other destinations across Tierra del Fuego.
Hourly Chauffeur
Arrange a professional chauffeur by the hour for flexible travel from the airport, business meetings, events or journeys around Porvenir.
Car Rental
Rent a car at Capitán Fuentes Martínez Airport for independent travel around Porvenir and onward journeys through Tierra del Fuego and the Magallanes region.
Bus & Group Transfers
Organize minibuses or charter buses for groups travelling between Capitán Fuentes Martínez Airport, Porvenir hotels, event venues and other regional destinations.
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