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Desierto de Atacama Airport
Desierto de Atacama Airport (SCAT/CPO) serves Copiapo, Chile. This is a mid-sized airport with 1 runway (17/35). Field elevation is 670 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.
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Basic Info
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Runways
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Operations
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Fuel
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Contacts
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Additional Info
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Basic Airport Information
- ICAO: SCAT
- Name: Desierto de Atacama Airport
- Type: medium_airport
- Category: Uncategorized
- Latitude: -27.2612
- Longitude: -70.779198
- Elevation: 670 ft
- Country: Chile
- Municipality: Copiapo
- IATA Code: CPO
- FAA Code: N/A
- FIR: N/A
- Timezone: N/A
- 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
- 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: 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
- GENDEC 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: %H:%i
- Curfew End: %H:%i
- 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.
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Explore HistoryFrequently 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).