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El Loa Airport (SCCF/CJC) — Calama, Chile
At a glance
- Port of entry
- Yes
- Fuel
- Jet A-1
- Tower
- 118.7
- Runways
- 10/28
- Elevation
- 7,543 ft
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Data Complete
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Missing: Operations, Contacts
Section Breakdown
Basic Info
7/7
Runways
4/4
Frequencies
1/4
Operations
0/2
Fuel
1/1
Contacts
0/2
Additional Info
6/10
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Basic Airport Information
- ICAO: SCCF
- Name: El Loa Airport
- Type: medium_airport
- Category: Domestic
- Latitude: -22.498199
- Longitude: -68.903603
- Elevation: 7543 ft
- Country: Chile
- Municipality: Calama
- IATA Code: CJC
- FAA Code: N/A
- FIR: N/A
- Timezone: America/Santiago
- Distance from City: N/A km
- VFR: Yes
- IFR: No
Runways
Runway 10/28
- Designation: 10/28
- Dimensions: 3040x45m
- Surface: ASP
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: Lighted
- NAVAIDs: N/A
- Approach Types: RNAV (GPS), VOR/DME
- Remarks: N/A
Frequencies
- Tower: 118.700 MHz
- Ground: N/A
- Operations: N/A
- Traffic/Approach: 120.900 MHz
- 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
- Parking Fee: MTOW-based daily rate
- Handling Mandatory: Yes
- Currency: USD
- Remarks: El Loa Airport, Calama. Gateway to Atacama Desert, San Pedro de Atacama, and major copper mines (Chuquicamata, El Abra).
Fuel Information
- Fuel Type: Jet A-1
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: 2026-02-18
- Remarks: Adequate fuel supply. Mining industry ensures consistent demand and supply.
Immigration
- Port of Entry: Yes
- APIS Required: Yes
- GAR Required: No
- Remarks: International port of entry. Cross-border flights to Bolivia. Tourism gateway to Atacama.
Restrictions
- Curfew Start: Not recorded
- Curfew End: Not recorded
- Noise Chapter Min: N/A
- Remarks: No curfew. High elevation airport at 7,543 ft AMSL. Density altitude critical in summer. Desert climate with extreme temperature variations.
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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
C4691/26
caution
Approach lighting out
PAPI RWY 28 U/S
2026-11-03 13:00 UTC
2026-11-03 17:00 UTC
C4684/26
caution
Approach lighting out
PAPI RWY 10 U/S
2026-11-02 13:00 UTC
2026-11-02 17:00 UTC
C4685/26
caution
Approach lighting out
PAPI RWY 28 U/S
2026-11-02 13:00 UTC
2026-11-02 17:00 UTC
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Add a historical factFrequently Asked Questions
- What is the tower frequency at SCCF?
- The tower frequency at El Loa Airport is 118.7 MHz.
- What fuel is available at SCCF?
- El Loa Airport offers Jet A-1.
- Does SCCF require landing permits?
- Yes, landing permits are required for El Loa Airport (Chile). Permit details for Chile
- Where is SCCF located?
- El Loa Airport (SCCF) is located in Calama, Chile.
- What is the IATA code for SCCF?
- The IATA code for El Loa Airport is CJC.
- How long is the runway at SCCF?
- The main runway at El Loa Airport (10/28) measures 3040x45m.
- Is SCCF a port of entry?
- Yes, El Loa Airport is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.