Airport
Gamboa Airport (WCA)
Gamboa Airport is the main air gateway to Castro, the capital of Chiloé Island in Chile's Los Lagos Region. Compare transfer options to the city centre and nearby island destinations such as Ancud, Dalcahue, Curaco de Vélez and Quellón.
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About Gamboa Airport
Gamboa Airport is the airport serving Castro, the capital of Chiloé Island in Chile's Los Lagos Region. Located just 1 km southwest of the city centre, it provides a compact and convenient entry point for visitors exploring the Chiloé Archipelago. The airport mainly handles domestic flights and connects Castro with other cities in Chile, playing an important role for local residents, business travelers and tourists visiting the island's churches, palafitos and national parks. Because of its location close to the city, ground connections are short and straightforward: taxis, private transfers, rental cars and local transport link the terminal with central Castro and nearby towns such as Ancud, Dalcahue and Quellón. With a small passenger terminal, runway and essential traveler facilities, Gamboa Airport offers a simple, easy-to-navigate experience for passengers arriving in or departing from Chiloé.
Terminal Overview
Terminals
Gamboa Airport operates a small single passenger terminal serving domestic flights. The compact terminal building handles check-in, security, arrivals and ground transportation in one central area.
Ground Transportation Services to and from Gamboa Airport
Transfers
Book private transfers from Gamboa Airport to hotels, the city centre of Castro and other destinations across Chiloé Island.
Hourly Chauffeur
Arrange a chauffeur by the hour for flexible travel from the airport, business meetings, sightseeing or journeys around Castro and Chiloé.
Car Rental
Rent a car at Gamboa Airport for independent travel around Castro and onward exploration of Chiloé Island's coastal towns and countryside.
Bus & Group Transfers
Organize minibuses or charter buses for groups travelling between Gamboa Airport, hotels, event venues and other locations on Chiloé Island.
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