Chacalluta International Airport (ARI): Codes, Runways & Location
Chacalluta International Airport (IATA: ARI · ICAO: SCAR) is a medium-sized airport serving Arica, Chile. It lies at 18.3485° S, 70.3387° W, 167 ft (51 m) above sea level.
Overview of Chacalluta International Airport
Chacalluta International Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Arica in Chile. It is identified by the IATA code ARI and the ICAO code SCAR. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Chacalluta International Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 2800 m (9186 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support most wide-body jets, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: asphalt. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 167 ft (51 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Coronel FAP Carlos Ciriani Santa Rosa International Airport (TCQ) about 33 km away.
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Airport Details & Runways
Physical characteristics from the public-domain OurAirports dataset.
Location & Runway Capacity
Aircraft capacity by runway length
Longest runway ≈ 2,800 m — wide-body capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Chacalluta International Airport
Where is Chacalluta International Airport located?
Chacalluta International Airport is located in Arica, Chile. Its coordinates are 18.3485° S, 70.3387° W.
What is the airport code for Chacalluta International Airport?
Chacalluta International Airport has an IATA code of ARI and an ICAO code of SCAR.
How long is the runway at Chacalluta International Airport?
Chacalluta International Airport's longest runway is about 2800 m (9186 ft), which can support most wide-body jets.
How many runways does Chacalluta International Airport have?
Chacalluta International Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Chacalluta International Airport a major airport?
Chacalluta International Airport is classified as a medium-sized airport with scheduled service.
About this data
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