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Small airport

Pelícano Airport

ICAO SCEC🇨🇱 Estacion Chañaral
Coordinates
29.1449°S, 70.8878°W
Elevation
3,678 ft (1,121 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
CL-CO
Time zone
Santiago(UTC-04:00)
Magnetic variation
2.1° W

Daylight today(Aug 29, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:39
Sunrise
07:03
Sunset
18:28
Civil dusk
18:52

About 11h 26m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.

About Pelícano Airport

Pelícano Airport

Pelicano Airport Spanish: Aeropuerto Pelicano, is a desert airport near Estación Chañar, La Higuera, in the Coquimbo Region of Chile.

Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

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NOTAMs

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Reference only — not an official briefing. Always obtain a certified briefing (e.g. 1800wxbrief.com / your AIS) before flight.

NOTAM data via the FAA NOTAM system.

Live departures & arrivals

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Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.

Where you can fly from here

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Current scheduled routes & daily frequency by AeroDataBox. Approximate — confirm bookable schedules with the airline.

Live traffic nearby

Aircraft currently within ~40 nm, from live ADS-B. Positions are approximately real-time — not for navigation.

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Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
02 / 204,199 ft / 1,280 m100 ftAspUnlitOpen

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Pelícano Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Pelícano Airport?

The ICAO code for Pelícano Airport is SCEC.

Where is Pelícano Airport located?

Pelícano Airport is small airport located in Estacion Chañaral, Chile, at an elevation of 3,678 ft (1,121 m).

How many runways does Pelícano Airport have?

Pelícano Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 4,199 ft / 1,280 m.

What time zone is Pelícano Airport in?

Pelícano Airport is in the America/Santiago time zone (UTC-04:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Pelícano Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Pelícano Airport is approximately 2.1° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Pelícano Airport?

The nearest airport to Pelícano Airport is Domeyko Airfield (CL-0014), about 10.8 nm to the n, followed by Punta Gaviota Airport and Vallenar Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Pelícano Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.