Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport is a large airport serving Santiago, Chile. Its IATA code is SCL and its ICAO code is SCEL. The airport lies at an elevation of 1,555 ft (474 m) above sea level. It has 2 runway(s); the longest is 17L/35R, 12,303 ft (3,750 m) long. Local time follows the America/Santiago time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- SCL
- ICAO code
- SCEL
- Airport type
- Large airport
- Elevation
- 1,555 ft (474 m)
- Coordinates
- -33.3930, -70.7858
- Time zone
- America/Santiago
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17L/35R | 12,303 ft · 3,750 m | 180 ft · 55 m | Asphalt | Yes |
| 17R/35L | 12,303 ft · 3,750 m | 148 ft · 45 m | Asphalt | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| MDZ Governor Francisco Gabrielli International Airport | Mendoza, Argentina | 196 km · 122 mi |
| AFA Suboficial Ay Santiago Germano Airport | San Rafael, Argentina | 257 km · 160 mi |
| UAQ Domingo Faustino Sarmiento Airport | San Juan, Argentina | 301 km · 187 mi |
| LSC La Florida Airport | La Serena-Coquimbo, Chile | 389 km · 242 mi |
| LUQ Brigadier Mayor D Cesar Raul Ojeda Airport | San Luis, Argentina | 412 km · 256 mi |
| CCP Carriel Sur International Airport | Concepcion, Chile | 429 km · 267 mi |
| IRJ Capitan V A Almonacid Airport | La Rioja, Argentina | 585 km · 364 mi |
| ZCO La Araucanía International Airport | Temuco, Chile | 638 km · 396 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from SCL. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GRU São Paulo | 2,615 | 1,625 | 1,412 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 6,596 | 4,099 | 3,562 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 7,588 | 4,715 | 4,097 | View route |
| JFK New York | 8,238 | 5,119 | 4,448 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 8,987 | 5,584 | 4,852 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 9,210 | 5,723 | 4,973 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 11,340 | 7,047 | 6,123 | View route |
| LHR London | 11,653 | 7,241 | 6,292 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 11,673 | 7,253 | 6,303 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 12,100 | 7,519 | 6,534 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 13,102 | 8,141 | 7,074 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 14,774 | 9,180 | 7,977 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 16,411 | 10,197 | 8,861 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 16,919 | 10,513 | 9,135 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 17,213 | 10,696 | 9,295 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 19,023 | 11,821 | 10,272 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| APP | SANTIAGO APP | 126.300 |
| APP | SANTIAGO APP | 128.100 |
| ATIS | ATIS | 132.100 |
| CLD | CLNC DEL | 121.700 |
| CNTR | SANTIAGO CNTR | 129.700 |
| GND | GND | 122.200 |
| RDO | SANTIAGO RDO | 121.500 |
| RDO | SANTIAGO RDO | 664.900 |
| TWR | SANTIAGO TWR | 118.100 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport?
The IATA code of Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport is SCL and its ICAO code is SCEL.
Where is Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport located?
Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport is in Santiago, Santiago Metropolitan Region, Chile, at -33.3930, -70.7858.
What time zone is Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport in?
Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez 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 Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport?
The longest runway listed is 17L/35R, 12,303 ft (3,750 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Governor Francisco Gabrielli International Airport (MDZ), about 196 km (122 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.