Airport
Tambillos Airport (COW)
Tambillos Airport (COW) is a small airfield in Chile's Coquimbo Region, serving general and private aviation near the coastal cities of Coquimbo and La Serena. Compare road transfer options to Coquimbo, La Serena, and Elqui Valley destinations, and plan your onward journey with ease.
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About Tambillos Airport
Tambillos Airport is a small airfield serving Coquimbo and the wider Coquimbo Region in northern Chile. It supports general and private aviation rather than scheduled airline services, making it a useful access point for private flights, aerial work, and regional travel.
The airfield lies in the Elqui Province area, roughly 30 km inland from central Coquimbo and about 33 km from La Serena, at an elevation of about 200 m. It has a single grass runway and a compact terminal area suited to light and private aircraft.
Road access connects the airport with Coquimbo, La Serena, and the surrounding Elqui Valley. Travelers continue by private transfer, pre-arranged chauffeur, rental car, or group vehicle, since there is no rail link directly serving the airfield.
Because Tambillos Airport is a small airfield, facilities are limited to basic passenger waiting and ground services. Larger dining, shopping, and accommodation options are found in nearby Coquimbo and La Serena, which are the main urban centres for onward travel.
Terminal Overview
Terminals
Tambillos Airport is a small airfield with a single compact terminal area rather than large passenger terminals. It primarily handles general and private aviation flights, so terminal operations are limited compared with major commercial airports.
Ground Transportation Services to and from Tambillos Airport
Transfers
Book private transfers from Tambillos Airport to hotels, city destinations, and other locations across Coquimbo, La Serena, and the surrounding Coquimbo Region.
Hourly Chauffeur
Arrange a professional chauffeur by the hour for flexible travel from the airfield, business meetings, events, or journeys around Coquimbo and La Serena.
Car Rental
Organize car rental for independent travel from the Tambillos Airport area to Coquimbo, La Serena, and onward destinations in the Elqui Valley.
Bus & Group Transfers
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