Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport
SCEL / SCL
Runways, frequencies and reference data for Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport, Santiago. Free to read; the full diagram, charts and AIP text are in the Choppy app.
- ICAO
- SCEL
- IATA
- SCL
- Location
- Santiago, Chile
- Reference point
- 33°23'40.0"S 70°47'37.7"W
- Elevation
- 1,555 ft
- Magnetic variation
- 1.1° E
- Hours
- H24
- Runways
- 2
- Sunrise · Sunset (UTC, today)
- — · —
- Civil twilight (UTC, today)
- — · —
Airport diagram
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Headings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17L/35R | 3,750 m (12,303 ft) | 55 m | ASPH | 17L 177° T35R 357° T |
| 17R/35L | 3,800 m (12,467 ft) | 45 m | ASPH | 17R 177° T35L 357° T |
Frequencies
| Service | Callsign | Frequency | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| AFIS | — | 122.4 MHz | — |
| AFIS | — | 125.4 MHz | — |
| AFIS | — | 136.7 MHz | — |
| TWR | NO TWR | 122.2 MHz | — |
| TWR | NO TWR | 118.1 MHz | — |
| TWR | NO TWR | 118.35 MHz | — |
| TWR | NO TWR | 122.6 MHz | — |
| TWR | NO TWR | 122.5 MHz | — |
| AFIS | FSS Santiago Radio | 127 MHz | — |
| AFIS | FSS Santiago Radio | 127.5 MHz | — |
| ATIS | Red Sur ATIS | 132.1 MHz | — |
| ATIS | Red Sur ATIS | 132.7 MHz | — |
Operational hours
From AIP AD 2.3. Times are as published (usually UTC, with local time in brackets where the AIP gives it).
| Service | Hours |
|---|---|
| AD administration | Tripulación deberá solicitar servicio de control de ingreso con 02 horas de antelación … |
| Customs and immigration | Crew must request entry control service 02 hours prior to flight or arrival to CEL (56-… |
| Health and sanitation | Operadores Aéreos deberán informar al SAG con 12 horas de antelación al arribo de su ae… |
| AIS briefing office | H24 |
| ATS reporting office (ARO) | H24 |
| MET briefing office | 7 ATS /ATS H24 |
| Fuelling | Upon request to the Handling Companies |
Everything else about SCEL is in the app
- Official charts where the AIP publishes them
- Full AIP AD 2 text for SCEL: hours, handling, fuel, remarks
- Zoomable airport diagram with taxiways, stands and holding points
- Offline country packs, updated every AIRAC cycle
- Your flights at SCEL: every landing here in your logbook, with currency computed automatically
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Frequently asked
How many runways does Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCEL) have?
SCEL has 2 runways: 17L/35R, 17R/35L. The longest, 17R/35L, 3,800 m (12,467 ft).
What is the elevation of SCEL?
The aerodrome elevation of Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport is 1,555 ft.
What is the tower frequency at SCEL?
Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport tower (NO TWR) is on 122.2 MHz. Always confirm frequencies against the current AIP or ATIS.
Where can I get the SCEL airport diagram and charts?
The Choppy pilot logbook app shows a zoomable SCEL airport diagram with taxiways, stands and holding points. Diagrams, charts and offline packs are part of Choppy Pro.
Reference only, not for operational use. Verify every figure against the current AIP, NOTAMs and ATIS before flight.