General aviation · Antofagasta, Chile

Antofagasta/La Escondida

SCLE
Elevation
10,289 ft
Coordinates
24°18′S 69°08′W
Local time
America/Santiago

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Field information

SCLE runways, fuel & airport data

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

  • Classification

    General aviation

  • Time zone

    America/Santiago

  • Country

    Chile

    CL

  • Municipality

    Antofagasta

  • Elevation

    10,289 ft

  • Position

    -24.2947, -69.1317

Flight support

Ground handling, permits & fuel at SCLE.

The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Antofagasta/La Escondida (SCLE) in Antofagasta, Chile, through one 24/7 OCC desk. SCLE is listed in our network as a general aviation. Before dispatch, our OCC verifies permit lead times, slot availability, and local handler capabilities.

Services coordinated at SCLE

  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 SCLE

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

  3. 03

    Fuel Arrangements at SCLE

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

  4. 04

    Flight Planning & Dispatch to SCLE

    Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for SCLE: 24° 17′ 41″ S 69° 7′ 54″ W; elevation 10289 ft.

  5. 05

    Crew & Passenger Services in Antofagasta

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

  6. 06

    Cargo Operations at SCLE

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

Location

Where SCLE sits in the network

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Operating into SCLE?

Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Antofagasta/La Escondida — one desk for the whole trip.

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