Club Aereo de Valparaiso y Vina del Mar

What Club Aereo de Valparaiso y Vina del Mar does

Club Aéreo de Valparaíso y Viña del Mar (CAVV), founded in October 1935 originally as Club Aéreo de Aconcagua, is a private member-owned aeroclub operating the Rodelillo Aerodrome (ICAO: SCRD / IATA: VAL) in Valparaíso, Chile. The organization runs an integrated aviation services operation centered on three core activities: a DGAC-licensed flight school (Escuela de Vuelo) with six instructor pilots and a fleet of eight club aircraft; an in-house Centro de Mantenimiento Aeronáutico (CMA) supervised by Rómulo Basaure since 1956 and certified by DGAC for inspections, repairs, and certifications; and AVGAS/JET-1 fuel sales to visiting aircraft. Its members are predominantly pilots trained through the club's own school, and the facility serves as a permanent public-use aerodrome for civil, military, commercial, police, and government aircraft.

CAVV generates revenue through professional services (flight instruction and aircraft maintenance) and transactional fees (fuel sales), with pricing handled via direct quote rather than published rates. Distribution is direct and physical: all services are delivered at the Rodelillo airfield, accessed via phone and email, with a member portal (sis.cavv.cl) supporting existing members. The club maintains recurring strategic relationships with CONAF, which uses a one-hectare comodato concession as a seasonal firefighting base, and with DGAC, which permanently staffs the control tower and certifies the CMA. Founded in 1935 and based at Rodelillo since 1964, CAVV presents as a mature, stable, member-governed institution with no external investors and no disclosed financial metrics.

Name

Club Aereo de Valparaiso y Vina del Mar

Legal name

Club Aéreo de Valparaíso y Viña del Mar

Website

https://clubaereovalparaiso.cl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1935

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Club Aéreo de Valparaíso y Viña del Mar is a member-owned Chilean aeroclub founded in 1935 that operates Rodelillo Aerodrome (SCRD), providing DGAC-certified flight training, aircraft maintenance, and fuel services to pilot-members and visiting aircraft in the Valparaíso region.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Aviation Services (Flight Training and Aircraft Maintenance)

NAICS

Flight Training (611512), Airport Operations (48811), Other Support Activities for Air Transportation (48819)

SIC

Airports, Flying Fields & Airport Terminal Services (4581), Aircraft Parts & Auxiliary Equipment, Nec (3728)

akta.pro primary industry

Private Aviation Pilot & Crew Staffing/Training Services (THABAFAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

Aircraft Management & Part 135/135-equivalent Operators (THABAFAD)

Keywords

• Private flight training
• Aircraft maintenance services
• Civil aerodrome operations
• Pilot certification
• Aviation fuel supply

Headquarters

HQ city

Valparaiso

HQ country

Chile

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Flight Training (Escuela de Vuelo): Revenue from private pilot certification courses and flight instruction. Prospective pilots contact the club to enroll. Instruction is delivered by a team of DGAC-licensed instructor pilots.
2. Aircraft Maintenance Services: The CMA provides paid maintenance, inspection, and repair services to club aircraft and private aircraft owned by members, generating service fees.
3. Fuel Sales: AVGAS and JET-1 fuel sales to visiting aircraft at the Rodelillo aerodrome.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

The club operates a member-based aviation club out of Rodelillo Aerodrome (SCRD) in Valparaíso, Chile, offering Private Pilot flight training through its Escuela de Vuelo, DGAC-certified aircraft maintenance via its in-house Centro de Mantenimiento Aeronáutico (CMA), AVGAS and JET-1 fuel sales to visiting aircraft, and access to an 8-aircraft club fleet for member use. It also runs the aerodrome infrastructure itself, including the runway, hangars, and DGAC-staffed control tower.

Product overview

Club Aéreo de Valparaíso y Viña del Mar operates as a private aviation club providing an integrated suite of aviation services centered around the Rodelillo Aerodrome (SCRD/VAL). The organization offers a flight school for pilot training, maintains an eight-aircraft fleet (Piper Archer, Piper Cherokee, Cessna 172, and Piper PA-18), and operates a DGAC-certified aeronautical maintenance center (CMA) for its own fleet and private aircraft belonging to club members. The club also provides fuel services (AVGAS and JET-1) and serves as a strategic base for CONAF firefighting operations during summer months. Founded in October 1935, the club transitioned to Rodelillo in 1964 and maintains a permanent DGAC-controlled tower and modern meteorological/communication equipment.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Escuela de Vuelo (Flight School) Private Pilot certification flight school for aspiring pilots in the Valparaíso region. Delivered by DGAC-licensed instructor pilots using the club's own fleet and aerodrome, with instruction in both theory and flight.
• Centro de Mantenimiento Aeronáutico (CMA) DGAC-certified in-house aircraft maintenance facility providing 25, 50, and 100-hour inspections, annual certifications, and repairs for club aircraft and private aircraft owned by club members.
• Aeródromo Rodelillo (SCRD / VAL) Operations and Fuel Services Operation of a private public-use aerodrome (ICAO: SCRD, IATA: VAL) at 335 m / 1,100 ft elevation, with permanent DGAC tower staffing, AVGAS and JET-1 fuel sales, hangar space, and open access for civil, military, police, and commercial aircraft.
• Club Aircraft Fleet (member aircraft access) Fleet of eight club aircraft — three Piper Archer PA28-180 (two DGAC-certified for IFR), three Piper Cherokee PA28-140, one Cessna 172, and one Piper PA-18 C90 — available to club members for training and personal use.

Quantifiable outcome

• DGAC has publicly recognized and felicitated the CMA nationally for its high degree of professionalism, technology, and responsibility.

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Intendencia de Valparaíso / Municipalities of Valparaíso and Viña del MarminorOthers · 1 January 1966In 1966, the club requested and received financial support commitments from the provincial intendancy and both municipal governments for the runway paving project. The municipalities pledged annual contributions, collectively covering approximately 40% of the project's total cost.
• ENAP (Empresa Nacional del Petróleo)minorOthers · 1 January 1966Through the intervention of the intendancy and municipal authorities, ENAP provided asphalt at preferential pricing for the construction and paving of the Aeródromo Rodelillo runway and taxiways.
• CONAF (Corporación Nacional Forestal)coreOthersThe club has ceded 1 hectare of land in comodato (free loan) to CONAF for use as a firefighting operations base at Aeródromo Rodelillo. During the summer wildfire season, CONAF bases its aircraft and helicopters at Rodelillo for firefighting missions across the V Región. This is a seasonal but recurring and strategically important partnership.
• DGAC (Dirección General de Aeronáutica Civil)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDGAC provides and manages permanent tower control personnel at the Aeródromo Rodelillo, ensuring compliance with aviation safety regulations. The authority has continuously supported the aerodrome since its inception, providing professional staff and modern meteorological and communications equipment. DGAC also licenses the club's instructors and oversees the CMA's maintenance operations.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• CAE: Global aviation training leader providing pilot training, Crew Resource Management, and aviation maintenance services across commercial, business, and defense markets. Comparable to CAVV's training and maintenance services as a broad incumbent operating across the value chain.
• Signature Flight Support: Global fixed-base operator (FBO) network providing fuel, hangar, and ground services at airports worldwide. Comparable to CAVV's Rodelillo aerodrome operations as a broad incumbent in aviation ground services, though operating at substantially larger scale.
• FlightSafety International: Global commercial flight training organization serving airlines, corporate operators, and individual pilots. Comparable to CAVV's flight school business line as a broad incumbent in aviation training, though operating at much larger scale and a commercial (non-membership) model.

Direct peers

• Aero Club de Chile: Aeroclub with a long history of general aviation in Chile, operating a flight school and supporting private pilot certification. Comparable to CAVV as a peer Chilean aeroclub with training and member-based operations.
• Club Aéreo de Puerto Montt: Chilean aeroclub in the Los Lagos Region supporting general aviation and pilot training. Comparable to CAVV as a regional Chilean aeroclub with a similar non-commercial, member-based governance and service suite.
• Club Aéreo de Santiago: Chilean aeroclub founded in 1913, offering flight training, aircraft maintenance, and fuel at its aerodrome in the Santiago metropolitan area. Most comparable to CAVV as a fellow Chilean flying club with an integrated flight school, maintenance center, and member-owned operation.
• Club Aéreo de La Serena: Chilean aeroclub operating in the Coquimbo Region providing general aviation and flight training services. Comparable to CAVV as a regional Chilean aeroclub offering pilot training and member-driven aviation operations.
• Club Aéreo de Concepción: Chilean aeroclub operating Carriel Sur-adjacent infrastructure in the Biobío Region, providing pilot training, aircraft maintenance, and member services. Directly comparable as a regional Chilean aeroclub with a similar multi-service operating model.
• Club Aéreo de Temuco: Chilean aeroclub serving the Araucanía Region with flight training and aircraft operations. Comparable to CAVV as a regional Chilean aeroclub with a similar integrated model of training, member services, and aerodrome operations.

Regional players

• Aeroclub de Mendoza: Argentine aeroclub serving the Mendoza region with a similar integrated model of flight training, member aircraft, and aerodrome operations. Comparable as a regional South American aeroclub with strong historical roots.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ClubAereoValpo
• Facebookfacebook.com/clubaereovalparaisovinadelmar

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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