# Gral. Bernardo O´Higgins Airport (YAI)

> Chillan, CL · IATA: YAI · ICAO: SCCH · Medium Airport

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| IATA | `YAI` |
| ICAO | `SCCH` |
| City | Chillan |
| Country | CL |
| Type | Medium Airport |
| Elevation | 151 m |
| Cargo | ❌ |
| GPS | -36.58250, -72.03140 |

## Description

Gral. Bernardo O'Higgins Airport (YAI) serves Chillán, capital of the agricultural Ñuble region in south-central Chile, but it is not a freight airport. The surrounding valleys produce wine and fruit, yet the field offers only limited scheduled service and no dedicated cargo terminal. Air freight has no standalone role here: time-sensitive and export produce moves by truck to Santiago (SCL), the nearest genuine cargo hub roughly 400 km north. For forwarders, YAI is best treated as a regional passenger and general-aviation point, with real capacity consolidated through Santiago.

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