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Minsal Airport (SCSM) — Salar De Atacama, Chile

At a glance

Runways: 9/27
Elevation: 7,776 ft

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60% Data Complete 31 of 52 points

Missing: Frequencies, Operations, Fuel, Contacts

Section Breakdown

Basic Info 7/7

Runways 4/4

Frequencies 0/4

Operations 0/2

Fuel 0/1

Contacts 0/2

Additional Info 2/10

Data last updated: 2026-04-02

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Basic Airport Information

ICAO: SCSM
Name: Minsal Airport
Type: small_airport
Category: Private
Latitude: -23.585278
Longitude: -68.382774
Elevation: 7776 ft
Country: Chile
Municipality: Salar De Atacama
IATA Code: N/A
FAA Code: N/A
FIR: N/A
Timezone: America/Santiago
Distance from City: N/A km
VFR: Yes
IFR: No

Runways

Runway 9/27

Designation: 9/27
Dimensions: 2800x18m
Surface: GRV
PCN: N/A
Lighting: Not lighted
NAVAIDs: N/A
Approach Types: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Frequencies

Tower: N/A
Ground: N/A
Operations: N/A
Traffic/Approach: N/A
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: Not recorded
PPR Contact: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Immigration

Port of Entry: Not recorded
APIS Required: Not recorded
GAR Required: Not recorded
Remarks: N/A

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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NOTAMs

No live NOTAM source covers SCSM. Check the official AIS before flight.

Nearby Airports

SCSL El Salar Airport 6 NM SCPE San Pedro de Atacama Airport 42 NM SCLE La Escondida Airport 59 NM SCCF El Loa Airport 71 NM SCGU Aguas Blancas Airport 86 NM SASL Salar De Cauchari Airport 91 NM SCMY Carolina Airport 117 NM SCPA Paranal Airport 125 NM

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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does SCSM require landing permits?: Yes, landing permits are required for Minsal Airport (Chile). Permit details for Chile
Where is SCSM located?: Minsal Airport (SCSM) is located in Salar De Atacama, Chile.
How long is the runway at SCSM?: The main runway at Minsal Airport (9/27) measures 2800x18m.

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