Copiapo Desierto de Atacama Airport (SCAT / CPO)
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SCAT airport at a glance
- ICAO code
- SCAT
- IATA code
- CPO
- City
- Copiapo
- Region
- Atacama
- Country
- Chile
- Elevation
- 670 ft (204 m)
- Time zone
- America/Santiago (UTC-3)
- Coordinates
- 27.2612° S, 70.7792° W
- Empty legs from
- 0
- Empty legs to
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Weather & airport info SCAT
Current weather
No current weather report is available for this airport.
Airport
- Elevation
- 670 ft (204 m)
- Sunrise / Sunset
- 07:09 / 19:49 local time
Runways
| Runway | Length | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17/35 | 2,200 m (7,218 ft) | asphalt | yes |
For information only, not for flight planning. Weather can change quickly; always rely on official reports. Sources: aviationweather.gov (NOAA), OurAirports.
Airport map SCAT
Full screen →Runways white, taxiways yellow with designators, closed taxiways and runways per NOTAM in red.
Official charts
Aerodrome, approach and ground charts are published by the national air navigation service in its AIP:
EUROCONTROL: nationale AIS-Websites →For information only, not for navigation. Always use current official charts and NOTAMs.
Current NOTAMs for SCAT(5)
NOTAMs (Notices to Air Missions) announce short-term changes at an airport: closed runways or taxiways, unserviceable approach aids, obstacles, airspace restrictions.
- Out of serviceApproach lighting: unserviceableC4214/26· until 23 Dec, 23:59 UTC
The approach lighting system (ALSF-1) for runway 17 is out of service. Approach lighting helps pilots find the runway in poor visibility.
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ALSF-1 RWY 17 U/S)
C4214/26 NOTAMN Q) SCFZ/QLAAS/IV/NBO/A/000/999/2716S07047W005 A) SCAT B) 2609251846 C) 2612232359 E) ALSF-1 RWY 17 U/S)
- NoticeObstacle: erectedC4457/26· until 06 Nov, 23:59 UTC
There is an obstacle consisting of earth mounds 1.5 meters high near Caldera/AD Desierto de Atacama airport. They are located 20 meters south of apron GA and 11 meters east of taxiway D.
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OBST MONTICULOS DE TIERRA 1.5M HGT LOC A 20 M S APN GA Y 11 M E TWY D, CTN
C4457/26 NOTAMN Q)SCFZ/QOBCE/IV/M/AE/000/999/2716S07047W001 A)SCAT B)2610091900 C)2611062359 E)OBST MONTICULOS DE TIERRA 1.5M HGT LOC A 20 M S APN GA Y 11 M E TWY D, CTN
- NoticeApron: limited toC4452/26· permanent
The general aviation apron (APN GA) is limited; aircraft needing to use it must coordinate parking beforehand with ARO by phone at +56 522523605 or alternate (9) 8227 1748, or by email at ARO.ATACAMA(A)DGAC.GOB.CL.
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APN GA LTD, ACFT QUE NECESITEN UTILIZARLA DEBERAN COORD PRKG BFR CON ARO FONO +56 522523605 ALTN (9) 8227 1748 O POR CORREO ELECTRNICO: ARO.ATACAMA(A)DGAC.GOB.CL
C4452/26 NOTAMN Q)SCFZ/QMNLT/IV/NBO/A/000/999/2716S07047W005 A)SCAT B)2610091440 C)PERM E)APN GA LTD, ACFT QUE NECESITEN UTILIZARLA DEBERAN COORD PRKG BFR CON ARO FONO +56 522523605 ALTN (9) 8227 1748 O POR CORREO ELECTRNICO: ARO.ATACAMA(A)DGAC.GOB.CL
- NoticeObstacle: erectedC4397/26· until 06 Nov, 23:59 UTC
An obstacle, New Jersey barriers 1m in height, is located between the south apron GA and taxiway Delta, extending 50m south of taxiway Charlie. There is no night signal, so caution is advised.
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OBST BARRERAS NEW JERSEY 1M HGT LCA BTN S APN GA Y TWY DELTA TIL 50M AL S TWY CHARLIE. WO SGL NGT, CTN.
C4397/26 NOTAMN Q)SCFZ/QOBCE/IV/M/AE/000/999/2716S07047W001 A)SCAT B)2610061715 C)2611062359 E)OBST BARRERAS NEW JERSEY 1M HGT LCA BTN S APN GA Y TWY DELTA TIL 50M AL S TWY CHARLIE. WO SGL NGT, CTN.
- NoticeRunway: limited toC4344/26· until 30 Dec, 23:29 UTC
Caution is advised on runway 17/35 due to deficient markings.
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RWY 17/35 CTN MARCACION DEFICIENTE
C4344/26 NOTAMN Q)SCFZ/QMRLT/IV/NBO/A/000/999/2716S07047W005 A)SCAT B)2610021729 C)2612302329 E)RWY 17/35 CTN MARCACION DEFICIENTE
For information only, not for flight planning or operational use. Always rely on an official pre-flight briefing. This list may be incomplete or out of date. Explanations and expanded abbreviations are generated automatically. The original text is authoritative. Source: FAA NOTAM Management Service (SWIM).
Charter operators based here
Operators with a base at this airport.
- Atacama CopterHelicopter
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SCAT airport FAQ
Are there any restrictions at Copiapo airport (SCAT) today?
There are currently 5 valid NOTAMs for Copiapo (SCAT). Affected: Approach lighting: unserviceable. For information only, not for flight planning or operational use. Always rely on an official pre-flight briefing. This list may be incomplete or out of date.
How long are the runways at Copiapo airport (SCAT)?
Copiapo (SCAT) has one runway: runway 17/35 with 2,200 m (7,218 ft), asphalt.
What are the airport codes of Desierto de Atacama Airport?
The ICAO code is SCAT and the IATA code is CPO. ICAO codes are used by air traffic control and pilots, e.g. in flight plans; IATA codes appear on tickets and baggage tags.
What is the elevation of SCAT airport?
Desierto de Atacama Airport sits at 670 ft (204 m) above sea level. Local time zone: America/Santiago.
Can I fly to SCAT by private jet?
Whether a private jet can operate into Desierto de Atacama Airport depends on runway length, opening hours, customs and immigration rules as well as slot and handling availability, among other things. PrivJet checks this with the operating carrier for every request.
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