Airport
Guardia Marina Zañartu Airport (WPU)
Guardia Marina Zañartu Airport is a small gateway to Puerto Williams on Isla Navarino, near the southern tip of Chile and the Cape Horn area. Compare transfer options for the short journey into Puerto Williams and onward connections to Punta Arenas and other Patagonian destinations.
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About Guardia Marina Zañartu Airport
Guardia Marina Zañartu Airport serves Puerto Williams on the north shore of Isla Navarino in Chile's Magallanes and Chilean Antarctica Region. Opened in 1957 and administered by the DGAC, it is known as the world's southernmost airport with regular scheduled flights.
The airport operates a single asphalt runway and a compact passenger terminal that was modernized and inaugurated in October 2024. Aerovías DAP links Puerto Williams with Punta Arenas, while the facility also supports regional, military, and charter operations.
Located about 1 km from the town centre, the airport offers a short connection into Puerto Williams by taxi, private transfer, or on foot for those travelling light. It serves as a practical entry point for visitors heading to the Dientes de Navarino trek, the Beagle Channel, and Cape Horn area excursions.
Facilities are small but functional, with a waiting and boarding lounge, café and snack services, restrooms, and baggage claim areas, making the airport a convenient gateway for travellers arriving in Chile's far south.
Terminal Overview
Terminals
Guardia Marina Zañartu Airport operates from a single passenger terminal on Isla Navarino, serving domestic flights. The modernized terminal building, inaugurated in October 2024, handles arrivals and departures in one compact area.
Ground Transportation Services to and from Guardia Marina Zañartu Airport
Transfers
Book private transfers from Guardia Marina Zañartu Airport to hotels, guesthouses and the waterfront in Puerto Williams, and to cruise or trek departure points.
Hourly Chauffeur
Arrange a chauffeur by the hour for flexible travel from the airport around Puerto Williams, Isla Navarino and nearby excursion routes.
Car Rental
Rent a car at Guardia Marina Zañartu Airport for independent travel around Puerto Williams and the surrounding island roads.
Bus & Group Transfers
Organize minibuses or charter buses for groups travelling between Guardia Marina Zañartu Airport, Puerto Williams, the port and ferry areas, and local excursions.
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