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Heliport

Carlos Cisternas Hospital Heliport

ICAO SHCF🇨🇱 Calama
Coordinates
22.4445°S, 68.9167°W
Elevation
7,495 ft (2,284 m)
Type
Heliport
Region
CL-AN
Time zone
Santiago(UTC-04:00)
Magnetic variation
7.2° W

Daylight today(Jul 15, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:52
Sunrise
07:16
Sunset
18:09
Civil dusk
18:33

About 10h 53m 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 Carlos Cisternas Hospital Heliport

Carlos Cisternas Hospital Heliport is a heliport in Calama, Chile (ICAO SHCF). It sits at an elevation of 7,495 ft (2,284 m). It observes America/Santiago local time. The nearest airport is El Loa Airport (CJC), about 3.3 nm to the sse.

Summary generated from this airport’s structured data — reference only.

Live weather

SHCF

Live departures & arrivals

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Where you can fly from here

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Current scheduled routes & daily frequency by AeroDataBox. Approximate — confirm bookable schedules with the airline.

Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (0)

No runway data recorded for this airport.

Airspace in this area(1)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
TMA CALAMAClass EControlled2000 ft GNDFL245

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

Tall obstacles nearby

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
Obstacle8,294 ft
Obstacle8,212 ft
Obstacle8,255 ft
Obstacle8,209 ft
Obstacle8,219 ft
Obstacle8,189 ft
Obstacle8,189 ft
Obstacle8,225 ft

Tallest obstacles within ~10 nm. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — consult official charts.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Carlos Cisternas Hospital Heliport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Carlos Cisternas Hospital Heliport?

The ICAO code for Carlos Cisternas Hospital Heliport is SHCF.

Where is Carlos Cisternas Hospital Heliport located?

Carlos Cisternas Hospital Heliport is heliport located in Calama, Chile, at an elevation of 7,495 ft (2,284 m).

What time zone is Carlos Cisternas Hospital Heliport in?

Carlos Cisternas Hospital Heliport is in the America/Santiago time zone (UTC-04:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Carlos Cisternas Hospital Heliport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Carlos Cisternas Hospital Heliport 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 Carlos Cisternas Hospital Heliport?

The nearest airport to Carlos Cisternas Hospital Heliport is El Loa Airport (CJC), about 3.3 nm to the sse, followed by San Pedro de Atacama Airport and Minsal Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Carlos Cisternas Hospital Heliport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.