Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL): Codes, Runways & Location
Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (IATA: SCL · ICAO: SCEL) is a large airport serving Santiago, Chile. It lies at 33.3930° S, 70.7858° W, 1555 ft (474 m) above sea level.
Overview of Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport
Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a large airport, serving the area of Santiago in Chile. It is identified by the IATA code SCL and the ICAO code SCEL. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport has 2 runways recorded. Its longest runway is about 3750 m (12303 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380, 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 1555 ft (474 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being San Rafael Airport (LOB) about 66 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 ≈ 3,750 m — A380 / 747 capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport
Where is Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport located?
Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport is located in Santiago, Chile. Its coordinates are 33.3930° S, 70.7858° W.
What is the airport code for Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport?
Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport has an IATA code of SCL and an ICAO code of SCEL.
How long is the runway at Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport?
Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport's longest runway is about 3750 m (12303 ft), which can support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380.
How many runways does Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport have?
Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport has 2 runways recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport a major airport?
Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport is classified as a large airport with scheduled commercial service.
About this data
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