El Loa Airport (CJC): Codes, Runways & Location
El Loa Airport (IATA: CJC · ICAO: SCCF) is a medium-sized airport serving Calama, Chile. It lies at 22.4982° S, 68.9036° W, 7543 ft (2299 m) above sea level.
Overview of El Loa Airport
El Loa Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Calama in Chile. It is identified by the IATA code CJC and the ICAO code SCCF. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
El Loa Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 3040 m (9974 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 7543 ft (2299 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Barriles Airport (TOQ) about 126 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 ≈ 3,040 m — A380 / 747 capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about El Loa Airport
Where is El Loa Airport located?
El Loa Airport is located in Calama, Chile. Its coordinates are 22.4982° S, 68.9036° W.
What is the airport code for El Loa Airport?
El Loa Airport has an IATA code of CJC and an ICAO code of SCCF.
How long is the runway at El Loa Airport?
El Loa Airport's longest runway is about 3040 m (9974 ft), which can support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380.
How many runways does El Loa Airport have?
El Loa Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is El Loa Airport a major airport?
El Loa Airport is classified as a medium-sized airport with scheduled service.
About this data
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