Regional airport · El Salvador, Chile
El Salvador/Ricardo Garcia Posada-El Salvador Bajo
- Elevation
- 5,240 ft
- Coordinates
- 26°19′S 69°46′W
- Local time
- America/Santiago
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Field information
SCES runways, fuel & airport data
Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.
El Salvador/Ricardo Garcia Posada-El Salvador Bajo (SCES/ESR) has one runway, 09/27, 7,546 ft (2,300 m) long of asphalt. Fuel on the field: Jet A-1 only. Rescue and fire-fighting cover is published as RFFS category 5. Operating hours: Sunrise to sunset. Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at SCES, and confirms every figure on this page with the airport and handler before dispatch.
Classification
Regional airport
Time zone
America/Santiago
Country
Chile
CL
Municipality
El Salvador
Elevation
5,240 ft
Position
-26.3111, -69.7652
Fuel
Jet A-1 only
Fire & rescue
RFFS category 5
Operating hours
Sunrise to sunset
Runways · SCES
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 7,546 ft (2,300 m) | 98 ft | asphalt | Lighted |
Flight support
Ground handling, permits & fuel at SCES.
The Network Plan coordinates flight support at El Salvador/Ricardo Garcia Posada-El Salvador Bajo (SCES / ESR) in El Salvador, Chile, through one 24/7 OCC desk. SCES is listed in our network as a regional airport. Before dispatch, our OCC verifies permit lead times, slot availability, and local handler capabilities.
Services coordinated at SCES
One 24/7 OCC desk
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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.
- 02
Ground Handling at SCES
Direct FBO and handler coordination at SCES covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.
- 03
Fuel Arrangements at SCES
Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at SCES is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.
- 04
Flight Planning & Dispatch to SCES
Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for SCES: 26° 18′ 40″ S 69° 45′ 55″ W; elevation 5240 ft.
- 05
Crew & Passenger Services in El Salvador
Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into El Salvador. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at SCES.
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Cargo Operations at SCES
Support for freighter operations into SCES covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.
Location
Where SCES sits in the network
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Operating into SCES?
Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at El Salvador/Ricardo Garcia Posada-El Salvador Bajo — one desk for the whole trip.