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Arturo Merino Benitez Intl (SCEL/SCL) — Santiago, Chile
At a glance
- Port of entry
- Yes
- Fuel
- Jet A-1
- Tower
- 118.1
- Runways
- 17L/35R, 17R/35L
- Elevation
- 1,555 ft
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Section Breakdown
Basic Info
7/7
Runways
4/4
Frequencies
3/4
Operations
0/2
Fuel
1/1
Contacts
1/2
Additional Info
7/10
Observed Activity
· Oct 27
20 aircraft observed within 6 NM · busiest hour 00:00Z
2026-10-142026-10-27
Distinct ADS-B aircraft seen within 6 NM below 10,000 ft AGL per UTC day · community-feed coverage varies · not official movement totals
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Basic Airport Information
- ICAO: SCEL
- Name: Arturo Merino Benitez Intl
- Type: large_airport
- Category: International
- Latitude: -33.393002
- Longitude: -70.785797
- Elevation: 1555 ft
- Country: Chile
- Municipality: Santiago
- IATA Code: SCL
- FAA Code: N/A
- FIR: N/A
- Timezone: America/Santiago
- Distance from City: 13.5 km
- VFR: Yes
- IFR: Yes
Runways
Runway 17L/35R
- Designation: 17L/35R
- Dimensions: 12303 X 180
- Surface: ASP
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: YES
- NAVAIDs: NDB, VOR-DME
- Approach Types: ILS CAT I, RNAV (GPS), VOR/DME
- Remarks: N/A
Runway 17R/35L
- Designation: 17R/35L
- Dimensions: 12303 X 148
- Surface: ASP
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: YES
- NAVAIDs: NDB, VOR-DME
- Approach Types: ILS CAT II, RNAV (GPS), VOR/DME
- Remarks: N/A
Frequencies
- Tower: 118.100 MHz
- Ground: 122.200 MHz
- Operations: N/A
- Traffic/Approach: N/A
- ATIS: 132.100 MHz
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: http://www.aeropuertosantiago.cl/ingles/index.php
- Remarks: N/A
Slots / PPR
- Slot Required: Not recorded
- PPR Required: No
- PPR Contact: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Fees
- Landing Fee: CLP $3,500 per metric ton MTOW
- Parking Fee: CLP $1,750 per metric ton MTOW per hour; first 2 hours free
- Handling Mandatory: Yes
- Currency: CLP
- Remarks: Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport, Santiago, Chile. Nuevo Pudahuel (concessionaire) fees. Chilean Peso.
Fuel Information
- Fuel Type: Jet A-1
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: 2026-02-18
- Remarks: COPEC and ENAP supply fuel. Chilean pricing. Approximately USD $1.10/liter equivalent.
Immigration
- Port of Entry: Yes
- APIS Required: Yes
- GAR Required: No
- Remarks: APIS required to PDI (Policia de Investigaciones). Immigration and customs at international terminal. General declaration required. SAG (agricultural service) inspection on arrival. Reciprocity fee abolished for most nationalities.
Restrictions
- Curfew Start: N/A
- Curfew End: N/A
- Noise Chapter Min: Chapter 3
- Remarks: No curfew. Elevation 1,555 ft MSL. Andes Mountains to the east create challenging terrain and turbulence. Rotor and mountain wave turbulence common. Single runway (3,748m). Winter fog.
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
B1274/26
info
ILS out of service
ILS RWY 17R IMER 111.1MHZ U/S
2026-10-26 13:43 UTC
2026-10-31 23:00 UTC
B1273/26
info
ILS out of service
ILS RWY 17R IMER 111.1MHZ U/S
2026-10-26 10:00 UTC
2026-10-31 23:00 UTC
A2044/26
info
Aerodrome restriction
AD INCREASED BIRD HAZARD (MODERATE TO SEVERE)
IN VCY OF RWY 17L/35R AND RWY 17R/35L
Between 2026-08-01 11:00 and 11:59 UTC
Between 2026-10-30 23:00 and 23:19 UTC
Times read back from the message we stored, to within the hour.
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Airport History
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Explore History (3 milestones)Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the tower frequency at SCEL?
- The tower frequency at Arturo Merino Benitez Intl is 118.1 MHz.
- What fuel is available at SCEL?
- Arturo Merino Benitez Intl offers Jet A-1.
- Does SCEL require landing permits?
- Yes, landing permits are required for Arturo Merino Benitez Intl (Chile). Permit details for Chile
- Where is SCEL located?
- Arturo Merino Benitez Intl (SCEL) is located in Santiago, Chile.
- What is the IATA code for SCEL?
- The IATA code for Arturo Merino Benitez Intl is SCL.
- Does SCEL have an ILS approach?
- Yes, Arturo Merino Benitez Intl has ILS (Instrument Landing System) approaches on runways 17L/35R, 17R/35L.
- Is SCEL a port of entry?
- Yes, Arturo Merino Benitez Intl is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.