Airliner at the gate with a jet bridge and ground crew

International Hub · Chile

SCELSCL

Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport

Santiago, Chile

ICAO

SCEL

IATA

SCL

Category

International Hub

Elevation

1,555 ft

Country

Chile

Flight Support Services

Flight Support Services at SCEL

The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (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.

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 SCEL

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

Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport publishes rescue and fire fighting cover of ICAO Cat 9; airport category B as published.

Jet A1 Fuel at SCEL

Fuel on record at Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport: Jet fuel only. Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors.

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′ 10″ W; elevation 1,555 ft; local time UTC-4.

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.

Cargo Operations at SCEL

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

Field Information

Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport

Latitude
33° 23′ 35″ S
Longitude
70° 47′ 10″ W
ICAO code
SCEL
IATA code
SCL
Municipality
Santiago
Timezone
UTC-4
Traffic
—
Fuel Type
Jet fuel only
Fire Category
ICAO Cat 9
Airport Category
B
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OCC Dispatch Desk

Planning A Flight To SCL?

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

Submit flight inquiry for SCEL

Operational Notes

Frequently Asked Questions – SCEL

What are the ICAO and IATA codes for Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport?

The ICAO code is SCEL and the IATA code is SCL.

Is Jet A1 available at SCEL?

Yes. Fuel on record at Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport is Jet fuel only; into-plane pricing and fuel releases are arranged by our OCC.

What is the fire category at SCEL?

Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport publishes rescue and fire fighting cover of ICAO Cat 9.

What time zone does SCEL operate in?

Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport operates on UTC-4.

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

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 SCEL.