Vallenar Airport (VLR): Codes, Runways & Location
Vallenar Airport (IATA: VLR · ICAO: SCLL) is a medium-sized airport serving Vallenar, Chile. It lies at 28.5964° S, 70.7560° W, 1725 ft (526 m) above sea level.
Overview of Vallenar Airport
Vallenar Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Vallenar in Chile. It is identified by the IATA code VLR and the ICAO code SCLL. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
Vallenar Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 1409 m (4624 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support regional turboprops and regional 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 1725 ft (526 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Desierto de Atacama Airport (CPO) about 148 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 ≈ 1,409 m — regional-jet capable
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Seaports near Vallenar Airport
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Frequently Asked Questions about Vallenar Airport
Where is Vallenar Airport located?
Vallenar Airport is located in Vallenar, Chile. Its coordinates are 28.5964° S, 70.7560° W.
What is the airport code for Vallenar Airport?
Vallenar Airport has an IATA code of VLR and an ICAO code of SCLL.
How long is the runway at Vallenar Airport?
Vallenar Airport's longest runway is about 1409 m (4624 ft), which can support regional turboprops and regional jets.
How many runways does Vallenar Airport have?
Vallenar Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Vallenar Airport a major airport?
Vallenar Airport is classified as a medium-sized airport.
About this data
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