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La Florida Airport (SCSE/LSC) — La Serena-Coquimbo, Chile

La Florida Airport (SCSE/LSC) serves La Serena-Coquimbo, Chile. This is a mid-sized airport with 1 runway (12/30). Field elevation is 481 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.

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Basic Airport Information

  • ICAO: SCSE
  • Name: La Florida Airport
  • Type: medium_airport
  • Category: Domestic
  • Latitude: -29.916201
  • Longitude: -71.199501
  • Elevation: 481 ft
  • Country: Chile
  • Municipality: La Serena-Coquimbo
  • IATA Code: LSC
  • FAA Code: N/A
  • FIR: N/A
  • Timezone: America/Santiago
  • Distance from City: N/A km
  • VFR: Yes
  • IFR: No

Runways

Runway 12/30

  • Designation: 12/30
  • Dimensions: 1938x45m
  • Surface: ASP
  • PCN: N/A
  • Lighting: Lighted
  • NAVAIDs: N/A
  • Approach Types: ILS CAT I (Rwy 30), RNAV (GPS), VOR/DME
  • Remarks: N/A

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Frequencies

  • Tower: 118.600 MHz
  • Ground: 121.900 MHz
  • Operations: 127.300 MHz
  • Traffic/Approach: 128.100 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: 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: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Fees

  • Landing Fee: Based on MTOW; DGAC Chile regulated
  • Parking Fee: MTOW-based daily rate
  • Handling Mandatory: No
  • Currency: USD
  • Remarks: La Florida Airport, La Serena/Coquimbo. Tourism and astronomical observatory region. Northern Chile coastal resort area.

Fuel Information

  • Fuel Type: Jet A-1
  • Price/L: N/A
  • Last Updated: 2026-02-18
  • Remarks: Adequate fuel supply. Regular LATAM service ensures consistent availability.

Immigration

  • Port of Entry: Yes
  • GENDEC Required: Yes
  • GAR Required: No
  • Remarks: International port of entry. Seasonal flights to Argentina. Tourism and observatory access.

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Restrictions

  • Curfew Start: 00:00
  • Curfew End: 00:00
  • Noise Chapter Min: N/A
  • Remarks: No curfew. Coastal camanchaca (fog) may affect morning operations. Clear skies most of the year (astronomical region). Elevation ~481 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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Active NOTAMs

C2483/26 warning
Aerodrome restriction
AD LTD POR INFRAESTRUCTURA AEROPORTUARIA A INTERVALO DE LLEGADAS DE ACUERDO A LO SIGUIENTE: QUINTA ACFT A LO MENOS 40 MINUTOS DE DIFERENCIA DE LA PRIMERA.
2026-06-11 15:00:00 2026-09-09 23:59:00
C3040/26 caution
Movement area restriction
DEBIDO A SITUACION DE EMERGENCIA REGIONAL, SE AUTORIZA EL USO DEL AREA EN APN COMM BTN PRKG 2 Y PRKG 3 COMO ZONA DE PRKG PROVISORIA PARA ACFT MENORES, PREVIA COOR ENTRE TWR Y JULIETTE. INSTRUCCIONES: LA SERENA TWR 129.4MHZ LA SERENA GNDC 121.9MHZ
2026-07-22 18:20:00 2026-07-24 23:59:00
C3038/26 caution
Movement area restriction
PRKG 1 NO AVBL, EXC OPERACIONES MIL Y DE EMERG
2026-07-22 15:58:00 2026-07-24 23:59:00

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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the tower frequency at SCSE?
The tower frequency at La Florida Airport is 118.6 MHz.
What fuel is available at SCSE?
La Florida Airport offers Jet A-1.
Does SCSE require landing permits?
Yes, landing permits are required for La Florida Airport (Chile).
Where is SCSE located?
La Florida Airport (SCSE) is located in La Serena-Coquimbo, Chile.
What is the IATA code for SCSE?
The IATA code for La Florida Airport is LSC.
How long is the runway at SCSE?
The main runway at La Florida Airport (12/30) measures 1938x45m.
Does SCSE have an ILS approach?
Yes, La Florida Airport has ILS (Instrument Landing System) approaches on runway 12/30.
Is SCSE a port of entry?
Yes, La Florida Airport is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.