PUQ - Pdte. Carlos Ibañez del Campo Airport
Punta Arenas, Chile
IATA Code: PUQ · Punta Arenas, Chile
The airport code PUQ is the IATA identifier for Pdte. Carlos Ibañez del Campo Airport. You may also find it referred to as Punta Arenas Airport (PUQ).
Pdte. Carlos Ibañez del Campo Airport (PUQ) serves Punta Arenas, Chile, in the Latin America fuel pricing region. It provides essential air connectivity for travelers in the area.
PUQ is the IATA airport code for Pdte. Carlos Ibañez del Campo Airport, located in Punta Arenas, Chile. The airport is situated at coordinates 53.0026°S, 70.8546°W. The current jet fuel price in the Latin America region is $5.31/gallon as of 2026-05-16.
Current Jet Fuel Price (Latin America)
$5.31/gallon
⚠️ Global Fuel Price Surge 2026: Prices affected by 108%
Airport Information
- IATA Code
- PUQ
- City
- Punta Arenas
- Country
- Chile
- Timezone
- America/Santiago
- Latitude
- -53.0026°
- Longitude
- -70.8546°
- Type
- airport
- Fuel Region
- Latin America
Flight Distances & Estimated Fuel Costs from PUQ
Estimated fuel costs based on current jet fuel prices and standard narrowbody aircraft consumption.
| Destination | Distance | Est. Fuel Cost | Fuel Surcharge* |
|---|---|---|---|
| WPR - Porvenir | 45 km | $669 | $1/passenger |
| RGL - Rio Gallegos | 187 km | $2,780 | $6/passenger |
| PNT - Puerto Natales | 187 km | $2,780 | $6/passenger |
| RGA - Rio Grande | 223 km | $3,316 | $7/passenger |
| USH - Ushuaia | 264 km | $3,925 | $8/passenger |
| WPU - Puerto Williams | 301 km | $4,475 | $9/passenger |
| ING - El Calafate | 312 km | $4,639 | $9/passenger |
| FTE - El Calafate | 314 km | $4,669 | $9/passenger |
| RZA - Santa Cruz | 367 km | $5,457 | $11/passenger |
| ULA - San Julian | 463 km | $6,884 | $14/passenger |
| GGS - Gobernador Gregores | 472 km | $7,018 | $14/passenger |
| PUD - Puerto Deseado | 683 km | $10,155 | $20/passenger |
| CCH - Chile Chico | 716 km | $10,645 | $21/passenger |
| PMQ - Perito Moreno | 719 km | $10,690 | $21/passenger |
| LHS - Las Heras | 731 km | $10,869 | $22/passenger |
| BBA - Balmaceda | 790 km | $11,746 | $23/passenger |
| GXQ - Coyhaique | 829 km | $12,326 | $25/passenger |
| CRD - Comodoro Rivadavia | 839 km | $12,474 | $25/passenger |
| MPN - Mount Pleasant | 851 km | $12,653 | $25/passenger |
| ARR - Alto Rio Senguer | 888 km | $13,203 | $26/passenger |
| PSY - Stanley | 899 km | $13,366 | $27/passenger |
| JSM - Jose de San Martin | 996 km | $14,809 | $30/passenger |
| FFU - Futaleufu | 1,094 km | $16,266 | $33/passenger |
| EQS - Esquel | 1,123 km | $16,697 | $33/passenger |
| WCH - Chaiten | 1,128 km | $16,771 | $34/passenger |
| REL - Trelew | 1,164 km | $17,306 | $35/passenger |
| MHC - Castro | 1,205 km | $17,916 | $36/passenger |
| PMY - Puerto Madryn | 1,216 km | $18,079 | $36/passenger |
| EHL - El Bolson | 1,231 km | $18,303 | $37/passenger |
| TNM - Isla Rey Jorge | 1,238 km | $18,407 | $37/passenger |
| PMC - Puerto Montt | 1,297 km | $19,284 | $39/passenger |
| IGB - Ingeniero Jacobacci | 1,302 km | $19,358 | $39/passenger |
| BRC - San Carlos De Bariloche | 1,318 km | $19,596 | $39/passenger |
| SGV - Sierra Grande | 1,334 km | $19,834 | $40/passenger |
| ZOS - Osorno | 1,388 km | $20,637 | $41/passenger |
| OES - San Antonio Oeste | 1,431 km | $21,276 | $43/passenger |
| CPC - San Martin Des Andes | 1,438 km | $21,380 | $43/passenger |
| VDM - Viedma | 1,473 km | $21,901 | $44/passenger |
| ZAL - Valdivia | 1,494 km | $22,213 | $44/passenger |
| ZPC - Pucon | 1,527 km | $22,703 | $45/passenger |
| APZ - ZAPALA | 1,561 km | $23,209 | $46/passenger |
| CUT - Cutralco | 1,568 km | $23,313 | $47/passenger |
| ZCO - Temuco | 1,571 km | $23,358 | $47/passenger |
| GNR - Fuerte Gral Roca | 1,576 km | $23,432 | $47/passenger |
| NQN - Neuquen | 1,576 km | $23,432 | $47/passenger |
| PZS - Temuco | 1,589 km | $23,625 | $47/passenger |
| ZIC - Victoria | 1,645 km | $24,458 | $49/passenger |
| BHI - Bahia Blanca | 1,721 km | $25,588 | $51/passenger |
| HOS - Chosmadal | 1,731 km | $25,737 | $51/passenger |
| LSQ - Los Angeles | 1,739 km | $25,855 | $52/passenger |
* Estimated fuel surcharge per passenger. Actual surcharges vary by airline and booking class.
How Jet Fuel Prices Affect Your PUQ Flights
Jet fuel typically accounts for 25-35% of airline operating costs. When fuel prices rise due to global events like conflicts or supply disruptions, airlines pass these costs to passengers through fuel surcharges.
Currently, the Latin America region has jet fuel priced at $5.31/gallon. This is approximately 108% higher than normal due to Brent crude elevated. EIA Gulf Coast jet fuel at $5.21/gal (2026-05-16). Airlines implementing surcharges globally. IATA reports $175/barrel global average.
Tips to Save on Flights from PUQ
- Book during periods of lower fuel prices (typically Q1)
- Choose airlines with fuel-efficient aircraft (787, A350)
- Consider nearby alternative airports
- Book direct flights to avoid multiple fuel surcharges
Climate & Weather at Punta Arenas
Punta Arenas experiences a temperate climate with distinct seasons. Summers are generally pleasant (18-28°C / 64-82°F), while winters can be cold and may bring snow or ice that occasionally affects flight schedules. Travelers arriving in winter should be prepared for potential weather-related delays and dress in warm layers.
Traveler Guide: Flying Through PUQ
Traveling through Punta Arenas in the Americas, passengers should be aware that fuel prices in the Latin America region directly influence ticket pricing. North and South American airports generally have well-established ground transportation networks, including ride-sharing services, shuttles, and rental car agencies. For international arrivals, customs and immigration processing times vary significantly by country.
Planning Your Trip via PUQ
- Arrival time: Arrive 2 hours early for domestic flights, 3 hours for international flights at Pdte. Carlos Ibañez del Campo Airport
- Ground transportation: Check current gasoline costs for driving to/from PUQ
- Fuel impact awareness: The Latin America region currently prices jet fuel at $5.31/gallon — compare this with other regions to understand route pricing
- Alternative airports: The nearest airports to PUQ are WPR, RGL, PNT — consider these for potentially lower fares