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Small airport

Tres Quebradas Airport

ICAO SCTQ🇨🇱 Alto Del Carmen
Coordinates
29.2600°S, 70.0870°W
Elevation
11,690 ft (3,563 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
CL-AT
Time zone
San Juan(UTC-03:00)
Magnetic variation
2.8° W

Daylight today(Aug 29, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
07:36
Sunrise
08:00
Sunset
19:25
Civil dusk
19:49

About 11h 25m 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 Tres Quebradas Airport

Tres Quebradas Airport is an extremely high elevation airport serving mining operations in the Atacama Region of Chile, near the Argentina border.

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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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
13 / 312,854 ft / 870 m59 ftGrvUnlitOpen

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Tres Quebradas Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Tres Quebradas Airport?

The ICAO code for Tres Quebradas Airport is SCTQ.

Where is Tres Quebradas Airport located?

Tres Quebradas Airport is small airport located in Alto Del Carmen, Chile, at an elevation of 11,690 ft (3,563 m).

How many runways does Tres Quebradas Airport have?

Tres Quebradas Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 2,854 ft / 870 m.

What time zone is Tres Quebradas Airport in?

Tres Quebradas Airport is in the America/Argentina/San Juan time zone (UTC-03:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Tres Quebradas Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Tres Quebradas Airport is approximately 2.8° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Tres Quebradas Airport?

The nearest airport to Tres Quebradas Airport is El Indio Airport (SCVC), about 34.6 nm to the s, followed by Pelícano Airport and Domeyko Airfield.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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