Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport
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Major hub with GA access24 hoursCustoms on site

Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport SCEL / SCL

Chile's hub, 30 minutes from Las Condes and Providencia, with an FBO terminal, CIQ and 24-hour operations. Gateway to the Andes ski resorts (an hour) and the wine valleys; winter fog can delay morning arrivals.

12,303 ft
Longest runway
30 min
Drive to Santiago
2
FBOs / handlers
1,555 ft
Elevation

Facts

Hours
H24
24-hour operations
Yes
Customs & immigration
Yes
Prior permission (PPR)
Yes
Slot coordination
No
Noise curfew
No
Runway surface
asphalt
Fuel
Jet A-1
Helipad
Yes
Distance to centre
17 km
Typical largest aircraft
Any size including widebody VIP.

Private terminals (FBOs)

  • Santiago FBO (Aerocardal)
  • Universal Aviation Santiago

An FBO is the private terminal: lounge, crew, fuel, customs desk. You drive up, walk 30 metres, and board.

Which jets can use this runway?

Based on published takeoff distances at maximum weight versus a 12,303 ft runway. Hot days, high elevation and wet runways reduce the margin.

What it costs to fly here privately

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