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

At a glance

Port of entry
Yes
Fuel
Jet A-1
Tower
118.6
Runways
12/30
Elevation
481 ft

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Section Breakdown
Basic Info 7/7
Runways 4/4
Frequencies 3/4
Operations 0/2
Fuel 1/1
Contacts 0/2
Additional Info 6/10
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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: 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: 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
  • APIS 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: Not recorded
  • Curfew End: Not recorded
  • 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

C3881/26
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)
2026-09-08 12:07 UTC 2026-12-08 23:59 UTC
C3313/26
warning
Aerodrome restriction
AD HR CHG
2026-08-07 14:00 UTC No end time given (PERM)
Received 2026-08-07 14:00 UTC
C3312/26
warning
Aerodrome restriction
AD HR CHG, CNL INFO
2026-08-07 13:45 UTC No end time given (PERM)
Received 2026-08-07 13:45 UTC

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Airport History

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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). Permit details for 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.