Mataveri International Airport (IPC) Easter Island, Chile
Mataveri International Airport (IATA: IPC, ICAO: SCIP) is the principal airport serving Rapa Nui (Easter Island), Chile, located immediately south of Hanga Roa. It is operated by Chile’s Dirección General de Aeronáutica Civil (DGAC) and is widely described by Chilean authorities as one of the world’s most remote airports. The airport is the island’s primary air gateway and is about 3,760 km from Santiago.
Mataveri International Airport — Quick Facts
| Information | Details |
|---|---|
| Airport name | Mataveri International Airport |
| Other names | Isla de Pascua Airport / Aeropuerto Mataveri |
| IATA code | IPC |
| ICAO code | SCIP |
| Location | Rapa Nui (Easter Island), Valparaíso Region, Chile |
| Nearest town | Hanga Roa |
| Address | Hotu Matu’a S/N, Hanga Roa, Rapa Nui, Chile |
| Airport operator | Dirección General de Aeronáutica Civil (DGAC), Chile |
| Airport type | Public airport |
| Coordinates | 27°09′53″S, 109°25′19″W |
| Elevation | 69 m / 227 ft |
| Runway | 10/28 |
| Runway dimensions | 3,300 × 45 m |
| Surface | Asphalt |
| Traffic | IFR and VFR |
| Distance from Hanga Roa | Approximately 500 m south of the town according to DGAC aeronautical information |
| Primary mainland connection | Santiago (SCL) |
| Main airline | LATAM Airlines |
| Official aviation authority | DGAC Chile |
| Wikipedia | Mataveri International Airport — Wikipedia |
Official Airport Website & Important Contacts
Mataveri does not appear to maintain a separate passenger-facing airport website. The authoritative airport information is published through Chile’s DGAC and the Ministry of Public Works’ airport authority.
| Purpose | Contact / Link |
|---|---|
| Airport operational telephone | +56 32 210 0237 |
| Airport fax | +56 32 210 0245 |
| Airport email — DGAC | ap.pascua@dgac.gob.cl |
| ARO / aeronautical reporting email | aro.mataveri@dgac.gob.cl |
| DGAC Chile — official website | DGAC Chile official website |
| DGAC central telephone | +56 2 2439 2000 |
| Chile Airport Directorate (MOP) | Dirección de Aeropuertos — MOP Chile |
| Official Chile Travel — Rapa Nui | Chile Travel — Rapa Nui |
DGAC airport office
DGAC’s directory identifies the Mataveri airport unit at Hotu Matua S/N° and gives the DGAC central telephone as +56 2 2439 2000.
Emergency Contact Numbers
For emergencies at Mataveri or elsewhere on Rapa Nui, use Chile’s national emergency services:
| Emergency | Number | When to call |
|---|---|---|
| 🚑 Ambulance / medical emergency | 131 | Serious injury, medical emergency, ambulance |
| 🚒 Fire & rescue | 132 | Fire, rescue or major incident |
| 👮 Police — Carabineros | 133 | Crime, immediate danger, police assistance |
| Mataveri Airport/DGAC | +56 32 210 0237 | Airport operational enquiries |
| DGAC central | +56 2 2439 2000 | DGAC administrative/aviation assistance |
Mataveri Airport FAQs
1. What is the IATA code for Mataveri International Airport?
The IATA code is IPC. Its ICAO code is SCIP.
2. Where is Mataveri International Airport?
It is on Rapa Nui (Easter Island), Chile, immediately south of Hanga Roa in the Valparaíso Region.
3. What is the official website of Mataveri Airport?
Mataveri does not appear to have a separate dedicated passenger website. The authoritative airport information is provided by Chile’s DGAC and the Ministry of Public Works’ Dirección de Aeropuertos.
4. What is the Mataveri Airport telephone number?
The DGAC-published airport telephone number is +56 32 210 0237. The corresponding fax is +56 32 210 0245.
5. What is the emergency number at Mataveri Airport?
For an immediate emergency, use Chile’s national emergency numbers: 131 ambulance, 132 fire and 133 police.
6. How far is Mataveri Airport from Hanga Roa?
It is very close to Hanga Roa. DGAC places the airport about 500 metres south of Hanga Roa, while travel information describes the practical transfer to central accommodation as only a few minutes by road.
7. How many terminals does Mataveri Airport have?
Mataveri is a small, compact passenger airport, rather than a multi-terminal international hub. However, its terminal infrastructure is being redeveloped, with a new provisional terminal planned as part of the 2026–27 works and a larger permanent terminal planned for 2035.
8. Is Mataveri Airport being expanded?
Yes. Chile has announced an investment programme exceeding US$400 million for new airport infrastructure, including a provisional passenger terminal, commercial apron, access works and a future permanent terminal.
9. Which airport should I fly from to reach Easter Island?
The principal direct connection is Santiago’s Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL) to Mataveri (IPC). Chile Travel currently describes this as the island’s direct air connection.
10. How long is the Santiago–Easter Island flight?
The direct flight takes approximately 5 hours 30 minutes, according to Chile Travel.
11. Does Mataveri have a long runway?
Yes. The current DGAC aeronautical data lists runway 10/28 at 3,300 × 45 metres.
12. Is Mataveri Airport international?
Yes. It is an international airport and has facilities/procedures for immigration, customs and international aviation operations, although current scheduled connectivity is primarily associated with mainland Chile.
13. Who operates Mataveri Airport?
The airport is administered by Chile’s Dirección General de Aeronáutica Civil (DGAC).
14. What is the airport’s address?
The DGAC directory gives the airport unit address as Hotu Matua S/N°, Rapa Nui, Chile.