Chacalluta International Airport is a medium-sized airport serving Arica, Chile. Its IATA code is ARI and its ICAO code is SCAR. The airport lies at an elevation of 167 ft (51 m) above sea level. It has 1 runway(s); the longest is 03/21, 9,186 ft (2,800 m) long. Local time follows the America/Santiago time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- ARI
- ICAO code
- SCAR
- Airport type
- Medium airport
- Elevation
- 167 ft (51 m)
- Coordinates
- -18.3485, -70.3387
- Time zone
- America/Santiago
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/21 | 9,186 ft · 2,800 m | 148 ft · 45 m | Asphalt | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Chacalluta International Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| TCQ Coronel FAP Carlos Ciriani Santa Rosa International Airport | Tacna, Peru | 33 km · 21 mi |
| ILQ General Jorge Fernandez Maldon Airport | Ilo, Peru | 129 km · 80 mi |
| IQQ Diego Aracena International Airport | Iquique, Chile | 244 km · 152 mi |
| AQP Rodríguez Ballón International Airport | Arequipa, Peru | 259 km · 161 mi |
| LPB El Alto International Airport | La Paz / El Alto, Bolivia | 306 km · 190 mi |
| JUL Inca Manco Capac International Airport | Juliaca, Peru | 321 km · 199 mi |
| ORU Juan Mendoza International Airport | Oruro, Bolivia | 348 km · 216 mi |
| UYU Joya Andina International Airport | Quijarro, Bolivia | 433 km · 269 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from ARI. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GRU São Paulo | 2,540 | 1,578 | 1,371 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 5,242 | 3,258 | 2,831 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 5,971 | 3,710 | 3,224 | View route |
| JFK New York | 6,569 | 4,082 | 3,547 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 7,727 | 4,801 | 4,172 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 9,934 | 6,173 | 5,364 | View route |
| LHR London | 10,281 | 6,388 | 5,551 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 10,355 | 6,434 | 5,591 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 10,798 | 6,710 | 5,831 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 12,084 | 7,508 | 6,525 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 12,726 | 7,907 | 6,871 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 14,394 | 8,944 | 7,772 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 16,492 | 10,248 | 8,905 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 16,518 | 10,264 | 8,919 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 17,509 | 10,880 | 9,454 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 18,026 | 11,201 | 9,733 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| APP | ARICA APP | 119.900 |
| GND | GND | 121.900 |
| TWR | ARICA TWR | 118.500 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Chacalluta International Airport?
The IATA code of Chacalluta International Airport is ARI and its ICAO code is SCAR.
Where is Chacalluta International Airport located?
Chacalluta International Airport is in Arica, Arica and Parinacota Region, Chile, at -18.3485, -70.3387.
What time zone is Chacalluta International Airport in?
Chacalluta 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 Chacalluta International Airport?
The longest runway listed is 03/21, 9,186 ft (2,800 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Chacalluta International Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Coronel FAP Carlos Ciriani Santa Rosa International Airport (TCQ), about 33 km (21 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.