Airport code

SCL Airport Code, Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport

SCL is the IATA code for Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport, the main international gateway for Santiago, Chile. Airlines and booking systems use SCL, while pilots and air traffic control use the ICAO code SCEL. It lies in the southern and western hemispheres, at 33.39° S, 70.79° W.

City
Santiago
Country
Continent
South America
Airport type
Large airport
Coordinates
-33.393, -70.7858
Elevation
1,555 ft
Runways
2
Scheduled service
Yes

What is the Santiago airport code?

The airport code for Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport is SCL. This is the IATA code, the three-letter code you see on boarding passes, baggage tags and departure boards. The airport also has the ICAO code SCEL, used in flight plans and by air traffic control.

It carries scheduled service and ranks number 218 by connections in the dataset. Its ICAO code SCEL begins with S, the prefix ICAO assigns to South America.

Where is SCL?

Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport serves Santiago, Chile. The runways sit at 1555 ft (474 m) elevation.

Runways at SCL

It has 2 runways. The longest is 12,303 ft (3.75 km), designated 17L/35R.

Frequently asked questions

What is the airport code for Santiago?

The IATA airport code for Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport in Santiago is SCL. Its ICAO code is SCEL.

What is the 3-letter code for Santiago?

The 3-letter IATA code for Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport in Santiago is SCL.

What airport is SCL?

SCL is Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport, located in Santiago, Chile.

What country is SCL in?

SCL (Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport) is in Chile.

Where is SCL airport located?

Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL) is in Santiago, Chile, at coordinates -33.393, -70.7858.

What is the ICAO code for Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport?

The ICAO code for Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport is SCEL. Pilots and air traffic control use it, while airlines and booking systems use the IATA code SCL.

What is the difference between SCL and SCEL?

SCL is the IATA code used for tickets and baggage. SCEL is the ICAO code used by pilots and air traffic control for the same airport, Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport.

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Nearby and related airports

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