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Small airport

San Pedro de Atacama Airport

ICAO SCPE🇨🇱 San Pedro De Atacama
Coordinates
22.9217°S, 68.1584°W
Elevation
7,960 ft (2,426 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
CL-AN
Time zone
Santiago(UTC-04:00)
Magnetic variation
7.7° W

Daylight today(Aug 29, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:24
Sunrise
06:47
Sunset
18:22
Civil dusk
18:45

About 11h 35m 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 San Pedro de Atacama Airport

San Pedro de Atacama Airport

San Pedro de Atacama Airport is a high elevation airport serving San Pedro de Atacama, a town in the Antofagasta Region of Chile. The airport is 3 kilometres (1.9 mi) east of the town.

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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Where you can fly from here

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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
14 / 326,560 ft / 1,999 m75 ftAspUnlitOpen

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from San Pedro de Atacama Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for San Pedro de Atacama Airport?

The ICAO code for San Pedro de Atacama Airport is SCPE.

Where is San Pedro de Atacama Airport located?

San Pedro de Atacama Airport is small airport located in San Pedro De Atacama, Chile, at an elevation of 7,960 ft (2,426 m).

How many runways does San Pedro de Atacama Airport have?

San Pedro de Atacama Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 6,560 ft / 1,999 m.

What time zone is San Pedro de Atacama Airport in?

San Pedro de Atacama Airport is in the America/Santiago time zone (UTC-04:00).

What is the magnetic variation at San Pedro de Atacama Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at San Pedro de Atacama Airport is approximately 7.7° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near San Pedro de Atacama Airport?

The nearest airport to San Pedro de Atacama Airport is Minsal Airport (SCSM), about 41.7 nm to the ssw, followed by El Salar Airport and El Loa Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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