El Salar Airport
Daylight today(Aug 29, 2026, local time)
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 El Salar Airport
El Salar Airport is a high elevation airport serving the mineral salt mining operations on the Salar de Atacama salt flat, in the Antofagasta Region of Chile.
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Live weather
SCSINOTAMs
SCSIReference 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
Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.
Where you can fly from here
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.
Live ADS-B by adsb.lol & the OpenSky Network. Not for navigation.
Map
Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.
Runways (0)
No runway data recorded for this airport.
Nearby airports
Great-circle distance and true bearing from El Salar Airport.
Frequently asked questions
What is the ICAO code for El Salar Airport?
The ICAO code for El Salar Airport is SCSI.
Where is El Salar Airport located?
El Salar Airport is small airport located in Salar De Atacama, Chile, at an elevation of 7,556 ft (2,303 m).
What time zone is El Salar Airport in?
El Salar Airport is in the America/Santiago time zone (UTC-04:00).
What is the magnetic variation at El Salar Airport?
The magnetic variation (declination) at El Salar Airport is approximately 7.2° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.
What airports are near El Salar Airport?
The nearest airport to El Salar Airport is Minsal Airport (SCSM), about 5.7 nm to the nw, followed by San Pedro de Atacama Airport and La Escondida Airport.
Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?
No. El Salar Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.