Airliner at the gate with a jet bridge and ground crew

Regional Airport · Chile

SCBABBA

Balmaceda Airport

Balmaceda, Chile

ICAO

SCBA

IATA

BBA

Category

Regional Airport

Elevation

1,722 ft

Country

Chile

Flight Support Services

Flight Support Services at SCBA

The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Balmaceda Airport (SCBA / BBA) in Balmaceda, Chile, through one 24/7 OCC desk.

SCBA is listed in our network as a regional airport with high traffic. Before dispatch, our OCC verifies permit lead times, slot availability, and local handler capabilities.

Overflight & Landing Permits – Chile

Efficient coordination of overflight, landing, ad hoc, and seasonal block permit applications with the civil aviation authority of Chile.

Applicable permit lead times for Chile are confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.

For airline operators, navigation fee verifications, overflight charge audits, and CAA account reconciliations for Chile are managed end-to-end.

Ground Handling at SCBA

Direct FBO and handler coordination at SCBA covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.

Balmaceda Airport publishes rescue and fire fighting cover of ICAO Cat 7.

Jet A1 Fuel at SCBA

Fuel on record at Balmaceda Airport: Jet fuel & Avgas. Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors.

Flight Planning & Dispatch to SCBA

Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring.

Planning reference for SCBA: 45° 54′ 58″ S 71° 41′ 20″ W; elevation 1,722 ft; local time UTC-4.

Crew & Passenger Services in Balmaceda

Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Balmaceda.

Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at SCBA.

Cargo Operations at SCBA

Support for freighter operations into SCBA covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.

Field Information

Balmaceda Airport

Latitude
45° 54′ 58″ S
Longitude
71° 41′ 20″ W
ICAO code
SCBA
IATA code
BBA
Municipality
Balmaceda
Timezone
UTC-4
Traffic
High
Fuel Type
Jet fuel & Avgas
Fire Category
ICAO Cat 7
Airport Category
—
View on Google Maps

OCC Dispatch Desk

Planning A Flight To BBA?

Send us your aircraft, schedule, and requirements. Our duty dispatcher will confirm applicable permit lead times, handling arrangements, and available Jet A1 pricing for SCBA.

Submit flight inquiry for SCBA

Operational Notes

Frequently Asked Questions – SCBA

What are the ICAO and IATA codes for Balmaceda Airport?

The ICAO code is SCBA and the IATA code is BBA.

Is Jet A1 available at SCBA?

Yes. Fuel on record at Balmaceda Airport is Jet fuel & Avgas; into-plane pricing and fuel releases are arranged by our OCC.

What is the fire category at SCBA?

Balmaceda Airport publishes rescue and fire fighting cover of ICAO Cat 7.

What time zone does SCBA operate in?

Balmaceda Airport operates on UTC-4.

How do I request ground handling or a permit for SCBA?

Send your aircraft, schedule, and requirements to occ@thenetworkplan.com. Our duty dispatcher will confirm applicable permit lead times, handling arrangements, and available Jet A1 pricing for SCBA.