- Pichoy Airport, also known as La Araucanía International Airport, is located in Temuco, Chile. It is named after Elías Orlando Pichoy Espinoza, a native of Temuco who was an aviation pioneer. The airport serves as the main gateway to the Araucanía Region and surrounding areas. It offers domestic flights to Santiago and other major cities in Chile, as well as international flights to Lima, Peru. Pichoy Airport has modern facilities, including a recently expanded terminal building, and handles a growing number of passengers each year.