Diego Aracena International Airport is a large airport serving Iquique, Chile. Its IATA code is IQQ and its ICAO code is SCDA. The airport lies at an elevation of 155 ft (47 m) above sea level. It has 1 runway(s); the longest is 01/19, 10,991 ft (3,350 m) long. Local time follows the America/Santiago time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- IQQ
- ICAO code
- SCDA
- Airport type
- Large airport
- Elevation
- 155 ft (47 m)
- Coordinates
- -20.5363, -70.1814
- Time zone
- America/Santiago
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/19 | 10,991 ft · 3,350 m | 148 ft · 45 m | Asphalt | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Diego Aracena International Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| ARI Chacalluta International Airport | Arica, Chile | 244 km · 152 mi |
| CJC El Loa Airport | Calama, Chile | 255 km · 158 mi |
| TCQ Coronel FAP Carlos Ciriani Santa Rosa International Airport | Tacna, Peru | 276 km · 171 mi |
| ANF Andrés Sabella Gálvez International Airport | Antofagasta, Chile | 325 km · 202 mi |
| ILQ General Jorge Fernandez Maldon Airport | Ilo, Peru | 339 km · 211 mi |
| UYU Joya Andina International Airport | Quijarro, Bolivia | 346 km · 215 mi |
| ORU Juan Mendoza International Airport | Oruro, Bolivia | 434 km · 270 mi |
| AQP Rodríguez Ballón International Airport | Arequipa, Peru | 489 km · 304 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from IQQ. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GRU São Paulo | 2,463 | 1,531 | 1,330 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 5,445 | 3,383 | 2,940 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 6,210 | 3,859 | 3,353 | View route |
| JFK New York | 6,813 | 4,233 | 3,679 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 7,921 | 4,922 | 4,277 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 9,808 | 6,094 | 5,296 | View route |
| LHR London | 10,468 | 6,505 | 5,652 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 10,534 | 6,545 | 5,688 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 10,976 | 6,820 | 5,926 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 12,221 | 7,594 | 6,599 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 12,541 | 7,792 | 6,771 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 14,450 | 8,979 | 7,802 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 16,599 | 10,314 | 8,963 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 16,654 | 10,348 | 8,992 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 17,749 | 11,029 | 9,584 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 17,790 | 11,054 | 9,606 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| APP | IQUIQUE APP | 122.700 |
| GND | GND | 121.700 |
| RDO | IQUIQUE RDO | 127.300 |
| TWR | IQUIQUE TWR | 118.900 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Diego Aracena International Airport?
The IATA code of Diego Aracena International Airport is IQQ and its ICAO code is SCDA.
Where is Diego Aracena International Airport located?
Diego Aracena International Airport is in Iquique, Tarapacá Region, Chile, at -20.5363, -70.1814.
What time zone is Diego Aracena International Airport in?
Diego Aracena 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 Diego Aracena International Airport?
The longest runway listed is 01/19, 10,991 ft (3,350 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Diego Aracena International Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Chacalluta International Airport (ARI), about 244 km (152 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.