International hub · Iquique, Chile

Iquique/Diego Aracena Intl

SCDAIQQ
Elevation
155 ft
Coordinates
20°32′S 70°11′W
Local time
America/Santiago

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Field information

SCDA runways, fuel & airport data

Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.

Iquique/Diego Aracena Intl (SCDA/IQQ) has one runway, 01/19, 10,991 ft (3,350 m) long of asphalt. Fuel on the field: Jet A-1 & Avgas. Rescue and fire-fighting cover is published as RFFS category 7. Operating hours: Open 24 hours (H24). Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at SCDA, and confirms every figure on this page with the airport and handler before dispatch.

  • Classification

    International hub

  • Time zone

    America/Santiago

  • Country

    Chile

    CL

  • Municipality

    Iquique

  • Elevation

    155 ft

  • Position

    -20.5363, -70.1814

  • Traffic level

    High

  • Fuel

    Jet A-1 & Avgas

  • Fire & rescue

    RFFS category 7

  • Operating hours

    Open 24 hours (H24)

  • Airport category

    B

    Crew briefing required

Runways · SCDA

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLighting
01/1910,991 ft (3,350 m)148 ftasphaltLighted

Flight support

Ground handling, permits & fuel at SCDA.

The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Iquique/Diego Aracena Intl (SCDA / IQQ) in Iquique, Chile, through one 24/7 OCC desk. SCDA is listed in our network as an international hub. Before dispatch, our OCC verifies permit lead times, slot availability, and local handler capabilities.

Services coordinated at SCDA

  1. 01

    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.

  2. 02

    Ground Handling at SCDA

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

  3. 03

    Fuel Arrangements at SCDA

    Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at SCDA is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.

  4. 04

    Flight Planning & Dispatch to SCDA

    Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for SCDA: 20° 32′ 11″ S 70° 10′ 53″ W; elevation 155 ft.

  5. 05

    Crew & Passenger Services in Iquique

    Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Iquique. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at SCDA.

  6. 06

    Cargo Operations at SCDA

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

Location

Where SCDA sits in the network

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Operating into SCDA?

Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Iquique/Diego Aracena Intl — one desk for the whole trip.

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