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Desierto de Atacama Airport (SCAT/CPO) — Copiapo, Chile
At a glance
- Port of entry
- Yes
- Fuel
- Jet A-1
- Runways
- 17/35
- Elevation
- 670 ft
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Missing: Frequencies, Operations, Contacts
Section Breakdown
Basic Info
7/7
Runways
4/4
Frequencies
0/4
Operations
0/2
Fuel
1/1
Contacts
0/2
Additional Info
6/10
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Basic Airport Information
- ICAO: SCAT
- Name: Desierto de Atacama Airport
- Type: medium_airport
- Category: Domestic
- Latitude: -27.2612
- Longitude: -70.779198
- Elevation: 670 ft
- Country: Chile
- Municipality: Copiapo
- IATA Code: CPO
- FAA Code: N/A
- FIR: N/A
- Timezone: America/Santiago
- Distance from City: N/A km
- VFR: Yes
- IFR: No
Runways
Runway 17/35
- Designation: 17/35
- Dimensions: 2200x45m
- Surface: ASP
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: Lighted
- NAVAIDs: N/A
- Approach Types: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Frequencies
- Tower: N/A
- Ground: N/A
- Operations: N/A
- Traffic/Approach: N/A
- ATIS: N/A
Operation Hours
Monday
N/A
Tuesday
N/A
Wednesday
N/A
Thursday
N/A
Friday
N/A
Saturday
N/A
Sunday
N/A
- Extra Hours On Request: Not recorded
- 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: Not recorded
- PPR Required: No
- PPR Contact: DGAC for international GA
- Remarks: N/A
Fees
- Landing Fee: Based on MTOW; DGAC Chile regulated tariff
- Parking Fee: MTOW-based daily rate per DGAC schedule
- Handling Mandatory: Yes
- Currency: USD
- Remarks: Andres Sabella Galvez Airport, Antofagasta. Major northern Chile mining region hub. Copper industry drives significant traffic.
Fuel Information
- Fuel Type: Jet A-1
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: 2026-02-18
- Remarks: Good fuel availability. Major airport with regular LATAM and Sky Airline service.
Immigration
- Port of Entry: Yes
- APIS Required: Yes
- GAR Required: No
- Remarks: International port of entry. PDI and SAG on site. Mining charter flights to Bolivia/Peru common.
Restrictions
- Curfew Start: Not recorded
- Curfew End: Not recorded
- Noise Chapter Min: N/A
- Remarks: No curfew. Coastal desert climate. Marine layer/fog (camanchaca) can affect mornings. Elevation ~455 ft AMSL.
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.
Active NOTAMs
C4666/26
caution
Only runway closed
RWY 17/35 CLSD
2026-10-23 14:38 UTC
2026-12-30 11:29 UTC
C4665/26
caution
Only runway closed
RWY 17/35 CLSD
2026-10-23 13:56 UTC
2026-12-30 11:29 UTC
C4621/26
caution
Only runway closed
RWY 17/35 CLSD
2026-10-19 21:05 UTC
2026-12-30 11:29 UTC
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Airport History
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Add a historical factFrequently Asked Questions
- What fuel is available at SCAT?
- Desierto de Atacama Airport offers Jet A-1.
- Does SCAT require landing permits?
- Yes, landing permits are required for Desierto de Atacama Airport (Chile). Permit details for Chile
- Where is SCAT located?
- Desierto de Atacama Airport (SCAT) is located in Copiapo, Chile.
- What is the IATA code for SCAT?
- The IATA code for Desierto de Atacama Airport is CPO.
- How long is the runway at SCAT?
- The main runway at Desierto de Atacama Airport (17/35) measures 2200x45m.
- Is SCAT a port of entry?
- Yes, Desierto de Atacama Airport is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.