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Small airport

Los Pelambres Airport

ICAO SCNK🇨🇱 Cuncumen
Coordinates
31.8731°S, 70.6183°W
Elevation
4,003 ft (1,220 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
CL-CO
Time zone
Santiago(UTC-04:00)
Magnetic variation
0.8° W

Daylight today(Sep 1, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:36
Sunrise
07:00
Sunset
18:27
Civil dusk
18:51

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 Los Pelambres Airport

Los Pelambres Airport is an airport serving the town of Salamanca and the Los Pelambres copper mine in the Coquimbo 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
2 / 202,953 ft / 900 m66 ftAspUnlitOpen

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Los Pelambres Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Los Pelambres Airport?

The ICAO code for Los Pelambres Airport is SCNK.

Where is Los Pelambres Airport located?

Los Pelambres Airport is small airport located in Cuncumen, Chile, at an elevation of 4,003 ft (1,220 m).

How many runways does Los Pelambres Airport have?

Los Pelambres Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 2,953 ft / 900 m.

What time zone is Los Pelambres Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Los Pelambres Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Los Pelambres Airport is approximately 0.8° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Los Pelambres Airport?

The nearest airport to Los Pelambres Airport is Las Brujas Airport (SCXB), about 20.7 nm to the wnw, followed by El Sobrante Airport and Aucó Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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