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La Florida Airport
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: Uncategorized
- 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: N/A
- 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
Frequencies
- Tower: 118.600 MHz
- Ground: 121.900 MHz
- Operations: 127.300 MHz
- Traffic/Approach: 128.100 MHz
- 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: 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.
Restrictions
- Curfew Start: %H:%i
- Curfew End: %H:%i
- 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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Explore HistoryFrequently 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).