Andrés Sabella Gálvez International Airport is a large airport serving Antofagasta, Chile. Its IATA code is ANF and its ICAO code is SCFA. The airport lies at an elevation of 455 ft (139 m) above sea level. It has 1 runway(s); the longest is 01/19, 9,186 ft (2,800 m) long. Local time follows the America/Santiago time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- ANF
- ICAO code
- SCFA
- Airport type
- Large airport
- Elevation
- 455 ft (139 m)
- Coordinates
- -23.4453, -70.4452
- Time zone
- America/Santiago
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/19 | 9,186 ft · 2,800 m | 164 ft · 50 m | Asphalt | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Andrés Sabella Gálvez International Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| CJC El Loa Airport | Calama, Chile | 190 km · 118 mi |
| IQQ Diego Aracena International Airport | Iquique, Chile | 325 km · 202 mi |
| ESR Ricardo García Posada Airport | El Salvador, Chile | 326 km · 203 mi |
| CPO Desierto de Atacama Airport | Copiapo, Chile | 426 km · 265 mi |
| UYU Joya Andina International Airport | Quijarro, Bolivia | 498 km · 309 mi |
| SLA Martín Miguel de Güemes International Airport | Salta, Argentina | 527 km · 327 mi |
| JUJ Gobernador Horacio Guzman International Airport | San Salvador de Jujuy, Argentina | 554 km · 344 mi |
| ARI Chacalluta International Airport | Arica, Chile | 567 km · 352 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from ANF. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GRU São Paulo | 2,443 | 1,518 | 1,319 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 5,690 | 3,535 | 3,072 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 6,518 | 4,050 | 3,519 | View route |
| JFK New York | 7,134 | 4,433 | 3,852 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 8,150 | 5,064 | 4,401 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 9,684 | 6,017 | 5,229 | View route |
| LHR London | 10,746 | 6,677 | 5,802 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 10,802 | 6,712 | 5,833 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 11,242 | 6,985 | 6,070 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 12,264 | 7,620 | 6,622 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 12,439 | 7,729 | 6,716 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 14,560 | 9,047 | 7,862 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 16,732 | 10,397 | 9,035 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 16,812 | 10,446 | 9,078 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 17,486 | 10,865 | 9,442 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 18,051 | 11,217 | 9,747 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| APP | ANTOFAGASTA APP | 119.300 |
| GND | GND | 121.900 |
| RDO | ANTOFAGASTA RDO | 127.100 |
| TWR | ANTOFAGASTA TWR | 118.100 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Andrés Sabella Gálvez International Airport?
The IATA code of Andrés Sabella Gálvez International Airport is ANF and its ICAO code is SCFA.
Where is Andrés Sabella Gálvez International Airport located?
Andrés Sabella Gálvez International Airport is in Antofagasta, Antofagasta Region, Chile, at -23.4453, -70.4452.
What time zone is Andrés Sabella Gálvez International Airport in?
Andrés Sabella Gálvez International Airport uses the IANA time zone America/Santiago. Daylight saving time, where applicable, is applied automatically by the clock on this page.
How long is the longest runway at Andrés Sabella Gálvez International Airport?
The longest runway listed is 01/19, 9,186 ft (2,800 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Andrés Sabella Gálvez International Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is El Loa Airport (CJC), about 190 km (118 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.