WPU - Guardiamarina Zañartu Airport
Puerto Williams, Chile
IATA Code: WPU · Puerto Williams, Chile
The airport code WPU is the IATA identifier for Guardiamarina Zañartu Airport. You may also find it referred to as Puerto Williams Airport (WPU).
Guardiamarina Zañartu Airport (WPU) serves Puerto Williams, Chile, in the Latin America fuel pricing region. It provides essential air connectivity for travelers in the area.
WPU is the IATA airport code for Guardiamarina Zañartu Airport, located in Puerto Williams, Chile. The airport is situated at coordinates 54.9311°S, 67.6263°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
- WPU
- City
- Puerto Williams
- Country
- Chile
- Timezone
- America/Santiago
- Latitude
- -54.9311°
- Longitude
- -67.6263°
- Type
- airport
- Fuel Region
- Latin America
Flight Distances & Estimated Fuel Costs from WPU
Estimated fuel costs based on current jet fuel prices and standard narrowbody aircraft consumption.
| Destination | Distance | Est. Fuel Cost | Fuel Surcharge* |
|---|---|---|---|
| USH - Ushuaia | 44 km | $654 | $1/passenger |
| RGA - Rio Grande | 128 km | $1,903 | $4/passenger |
| WPR - Porvenir | 256 km | $3,806 | $8/passenger |
| PUQ - Punta Arenas | 301 km | $4,475 | $9/passenger |
| RGL - Rio Gallegos | 386 km | $5,739 | $11/passenger |
| PNT - Puerto Natales | 487 km | $7,241 | $14/passenger |
| RZA - Santa Cruz | 550 km | $8,177 | $16/passenger |
| FTE - El Calafate | 597 km | $8,876 | $18/passenger |
| ING - El Calafate | 598 km | $8,891 | $18/passenger |
| ULA - San Julian | 626 km | $9,307 | $19/passenger |
| MPN - Mount Pleasant | 699 km | $10,393 | $21/passenger |
| GGS - Gobernador Gregores | 705 km | $10,482 | $21/passenger |
| PSY - Stanley | 746 km | $11,092 | $22/passenger |
| PUD - Puerto Deseado | 809 km | $12,028 | $24/passenger |
| LHS - Las Heras | 938 km | $13,946 | $28/passenger |
| TNM - Isla Rey Jorge | 948 km | $14,095 | $28/passenger |
| PMQ - Perito Moreno | 962 km | $14,303 | $29/passenger |
| CCH - Chile Chico | 971 km | $14,437 | $29/passenger |
| CRD - Comodoro Rivadavia | 1,017 km | $15,121 | $30/passenger |
| BBA - Balmaceda | 1,042 km | $15,492 | $31/passenger |
| GXQ - Coyhaique | 1,085 km | $16,132 | $32/passenger |
| ARR - Alto Rio Senguer | 1,126 km | $16,741 | $33/passenger |
| JSM - Jose de San Martin | 1,227 km | $18,243 | $36/passenger |
| REL - Trelew | 1,314 km | $19,537 | $39/passenger |
| FFU - Futaleufu | 1,341 km | $19,938 | $40/passenger |
| EQS - Esquel | 1,361 km | $20,235 | $40/passenger |
| PMY - Puerto Madryn | 1,366 km | $20,310 | $41/passenger |
| WCH - Chaiten | 1,384 km | $20,577 | $41/passenger |
| MHC - Castro | 1,468 km | $21,826 | $44/passenger |
| EHL - El Bolson | 1,472 km | $21,886 | $44/passenger |
| SGV - Sierra Grande | 1,493 km | $22,198 | $44/passenger |
| IGB - Ingeniero Jacobacci | 1,520 km | $22,599 | $45/passenger |
| PMC - Puerto Montt | 1,553 km | $23,090 | $46/passenger |
| BRC - San Carlos De Bariloche | 1,554 km | $23,105 | $46/passenger |
| OES - San Antonio Oeste | 1,588 km | $23,610 | $47/passenger |
| VDM - Viedma | 1,600 km | $23,789 | $48/passenger |
| ZOS - Osorno | 1,642 km | $24,413 | $49/passenger |
| CPC - San Martin Des Andes | 1,672 km | $24,859 | $50/passenger |
| ZAL - Valdivia | 1,747 km | $25,974 | $52/passenger |
| ZPC - Pucon | 1,768 km | $26,287 | $53/passenger |
| GNR - Fuerte Gral Roca | 1,771 km | $26,331 | $53/passenger |
| NQN - Neuquen | 1,778 km | $26,435 | $53/passenger |
| CUT - Cutralco | 1,782 km | $26,495 | $53/passenger |
| APZ - ZAPALA | 1,784 km | $26,525 | $53/passenger |
| ZCO - Temuco | 1,819 km | $27,045 | $54/passenger |
| PZS - Temuco | 1,836 km | $27,298 | $55/passenger |
| BHI - Bahia Blanca | 1,848 km | $27,476 | $55/passenger |
| ZIC - Victoria | 1,889 km | $28,086 | $56/passenger |
| OYO - Tres Arroyos | 1,920 km | $28,547 | $57/passenger |
| NEC - Necochea | 1,945 km | $28,918 | $58/passenger |
* Estimated fuel surcharge per passenger. Actual surcharges vary by airline and booking class.
How Jet Fuel Prices Affect Your WPU 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 WPU
- 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 Puerto Williams
Puerto Williams 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 WPU
Traveling through Puerto Williams 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 WPU
- Arrival time: Arrive 2 hours early for domestic flights, 3 hours for international flights at Guardiamarina Zañartu Airport
- Ground transportation: Check current gasoline costs for driving to/from WPU
- 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 WPU are USH, RGA, WPR — consider these for potentially lower fares