International hub · Santiago, Chile

Santiago Nuevo Pudahuel/Arturo Merino Benitez

SCELSCL
Elevation
1,555 ft
Coordinates
33°24′S 70°47′W
Local time
America/Santiago

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Field information

SCEL runways, fuel & airport data

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

Santiago Nuevo Pudahuel/Arturo Merino Benitez (SCEL/SCL) has 2 runways; the longest, 17L/35R, is 12,303 ft (3,750 m) of asphalt. Fuel on the field: Jet A-1 only. Rescue and fire-fighting cover is published as RFFS category 9. Operating hours: Open 24 hours (H24). Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at SCEL, 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

    Santiago

  • Elevation

    1,555 ft

  • Position

    -33.3930, -70.7858

  • Fuel

    Jet A-1 only

  • Fire & rescue

    RFFS category 9

  • Operating hours

    Open 24 hours (H24)

  • Airport category

    B

    Crew briefing required

Runways · SCEL

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLighting
17L/35R12,303 ft (3,750 m)180 ftasphaltLighted
17R/35L12,303 ft (3,750 m)148 ftasphaltLighted

Flight support

Ground handling, permits & fuel at SCEL.

The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Santiago Nuevo Pudahuel/Arturo Merino Benitez (SCEL / SCL) in Santiago, Chile, through one 24/7 OCC desk. SCEL 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 SCEL

  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 SCEL

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

  3. 03

    Fuel Arrangements at SCEL

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

  4. 04

    Flight Planning & Dispatch to SCEL

    Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for SCEL: 33° 23′ 35″ S 70° 47′ 9″ W; elevation 1555 ft.

  5. 05

    Crew & Passenger Services in Santiago

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

  6. 06

    Cargo Operations at SCEL

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

Location

Where SCEL sits in the network

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Operating into SCEL?

Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Santiago Nuevo Pudahuel/Arturo Merino Benitez — one desk for the whole trip.

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