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Small airport

Aguas Blancas Airport

ICAO SCGU🇨🇱 Antofagasta
Coordinates
24.1231°S, 69.8459°W
Elevation
3,346 ft (1,020 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
CL-AN
Time zone
Santiago(UTC-04:00)
Magnetic variation
5.6° W

Daylight today(Aug 29, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:32
Sunrise
06:55
Sunset
18:28
Civil dusk
18:51

About 11h 34m 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 Aguas Blancas Airport

Aguas Blancas Airport (Spanish: Aeropuerto Aguas Blancas, is an airport serving the Aguas Blancas iodine mine in the Antofagasta Region of Chile.

Summary from Wikipedia 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
13 / 313,937 ft / 1,200 m59 ftGrvUnlitOpen

Airspace in this area(1)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
TMA ANTOFAGASTAClass EControlled2000 ft GNDFL245

Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all Chile airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Aguas Blancas Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Aguas Blancas Airport?

The ICAO code for Aguas Blancas Airport is SCGU.

Where is Aguas Blancas Airport located?

Aguas Blancas Airport is small airport located in Antofagasta, Chile, at an elevation of 3,346 ft (1,020 m).

How many runways does Aguas Blancas Airport have?

Aguas Blancas Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 3,937 ft / 1,200 m.

What time zone is Aguas Blancas Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Aguas Blancas Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Aguas Blancas Airport is approximately 5.6° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Aguas Blancas Airport?

The nearest airport to Aguas Blancas Airport is La Escondida Airport (SCLE), about 40.4 nm to the ese, followed by Paranal Airport and Andrés Sabella Gálvez International Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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