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Arturo Merino Benitez Intl (SCEL/SCL) — Santiago, Chile
Arturo Merino Benitez Intl (SCEL/SCL) serves Santiago, Chile. This is a major international airport with 2 runways (17L/35R, 17R/35L). Field elevation is 1555 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
4/4
Frequencies
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Operations
0/2
Fuel
1/1
Contacts
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Additional Info
7/10
Observed Activity
· Jul 23
34 aircraft observed within 6 NM · busiest hour 23:00Z
2026-07-182026-07-23
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: 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: http://www.aeropuertosantiago.cl/ingles/index.php
- Remarks: N/A
Slots / PPR
- Slot Required: No
- PPR Required: No
- PPR Contact: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Customs
- Open: N/A
- Close: N/A
- Phone: N/A
- Extra Hours On Request: No
- 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
- GENDEC 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.
Alternates
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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
W1990/26
info
Aerodrome restriction
AD INCREASED BIRD HAZARD (MODERATE TO SEVERE)
IN VCY OF RWY 17L/35R AND RWY 17R/35L
2026-06-22 15:09:00
2026-07-31 23:00:00
A1740/26
caution
Approach lighting out
PAPI RWY 35L U/S
2026-07-25 15:00:00
2026-07-25 16:00:00
A1739/26
caution
Approach lighting out
PAPI RWY 17R U/S
2026-07-25 14:00:00
2026-07-25 15:00:00
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Airport History
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Explore HistoryFrequently 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).
- 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.
- How long is the runway at SCEL?
- The main runway at Arturo Merino Benitez Intl (17L/35R) measures 12303 X 180.
- 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.