Diego Aracena International Airport (IQQ): Codes, Runways & Location
Diego Aracena International Airport (IATA: IQQ · ICAO: SCDA) is a large airport serving Iquique, Chile. It lies at 20.5363° S, 70.1814° W, 155 ft (47 m) above sea level.
Overview of Diego Aracena International Airport
Diego Aracena International Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a large airport, serving the area of Iquique in Chile. It is identified by the IATA code IQQ and the ICAO code SCDA. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Diego Aracena International Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 3350 m (10991 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 155 ft (47 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Coposa Airport (CPP) about 158 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 ≈ 3,350 m — A380 / 747 capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Diego Aracena International Airport
Where is Diego Aracena International Airport located?
Diego Aracena International Airport is located in Iquique, Chile. Its coordinates are 20.5363° S, 70.1814° W.
What is the airport code for Diego Aracena International Airport?
Diego Aracena International Airport has an IATA code of IQQ and an ICAO code of SCDA.
How long is the runway at Diego Aracena International Airport?
Diego Aracena International Airport's longest runway is about 3350 m (10991 ft), which can support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380.
How many runways does Diego Aracena International Airport have?
Diego Aracena International Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Diego Aracena International Airport a major airport?
Diego Aracena International Airport is classified as a large airport with scheduled commercial service.
About this data
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