What is the tower frequency at SCAR?

The tower frequency at Chacalluta Intl is 118.5 MHz.

What fuel is available at SCAR?

Chacalluta Intl offers Jet A-1.

Does SCAR require landing permits?

Yes, landing permits are required for Chacalluta Intl (Chile).

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Chacalluta Intl

Chacalluta Intl (SCAR/ARI) serves Arica, Chile. This is a mid-sized airport with 1 runway (02/20). Field elevation is 167 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.

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Runways 4/4

Frequencies 2/4

Operations 0/2

Fuel 1/1

Contacts 0/2

Additional Info 8/10

Data last updated: 2024-01-01

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Basic Airport Information

ICAO: SCAR
Name: Chacalluta Intl
Type: medium_airport
Category: International
Latitude: -18.348499
Longitude: -70.338699
Elevation: 167 ft
Country: Chile
Municipality: Arica
IATA Code: ARI
FAA Code: N/A
FIR: N/A
Timezone: America/Santiago
Distance from City: 14.6 km
VFR: Yes
IFR: Yes

Runways

Runway 02/20

Designation: 02/20
Dimensions: 7119 X 148
Surface: ASP
PCN: N/A
Lighting: YES
NAVAIDs: NDB, VOR-DME
Approach Types: RNAV (GPS), VOR, Visual
Remarks: N/A

Frequencies

Tower: 118.500 MHz
Ground: 121.900 MHz
Operations: N/A
Traffic/Approach: N/A
ATIS: N/A

Operation Hours

Open: N/A
Close: N/A
Extra Hours On Request: No
Remarks: N/A

Contacts

AIS Tel: N/A
ARO Tel: N/A
MET Tel: N/A
Admin Tel: N/A
Health Tel: N/A
Police Tel: N/A
Authorities Tel: N/A
Website: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Slots / PPR

Slot Required: No
PPR Required: No
PPR Contact: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Fees

Landing Fee: CLP 35,000 per 1,000 kg MTOW
Parking Fee: CLP 18,000 per 1,000 kg per hour
Handling Mandatory: No
Currency: CLP
Remarks: Standard airport fees apply at SCAR.

Fuel Information

Fuel Type: Jet A-1
Price/L: N/A
Last Updated: 2026-02-18
Remarks: Standard Jet A-1 available at SCAR.

Immigration

Port of Entry: Yes
GENDEC Required: No
GAR Required: No
Remarks: Port of entry. Arica, northernmost Chilean city. Near Peru/Bolivia borders.

Restrictions

Curfew Start: N/A
Curfew End: N/A
Noise Chapter Min: N/A
Remarks: Desert climate. Near Peru border.

Alternates

SPTN

ICAO: SPTN
Name: Col Carlos Ciriani Santa Rosa
Distance (NM): 18.1
Has IFR: Yes
Port of Entry: Yes
Immigration Remarks: Port of entry. Tacna, southern Peru. Near Chile border.

Airport Services

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Chile Permit Requirements

Medium Landing: 3d

Overflight Permit: Yes
Landing Permit: Yes
Overflight Lead Time: 48 working hours
Landing Lead Time: 24-48 hours (online submission available)

Private / GA Operations:

Private flights require advance notification to DGAC.

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Nearby Airports

SCAE El Buitre Airport 10 NM SPTN Col Carlos Ciriani Santa Rosa 18 NM SPTQ Toquepala Airport 65 NM SLCN Charaña Airport 69 NM SPLO General Jorge Fernandez Maldon Airport 70 NM SPEQ Cesar Torke Podesta Airport 78 NM SLUK Curahuara de Carangas Airport 113 NM SPDO Mollendo Airport 122 NM

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the tower frequency at SCAR?: The tower frequency at Chacalluta Intl is 118.5 MHz.
What fuel is available at SCAR?: Chacalluta Intl offers Jet A-1.
Does SCAR require landing permits?: Yes, landing permits are required for Chacalluta Intl (Chile).

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