Where is Arturo Merino Benitez Airport?

Arturo Merino Benitez Airport is located in Santiago, Chile (South America), at coordinates -33.400°, -70.790°.

What is the airport code for Arturo Merino Benitez Airport?

Its IATA code is SCL and its ICAO code is SCEL.

What time zone is SCL in?

Arturo Merino Benitez Airport operates on America/Santiago local time.

Which airlines fly from SCL?

Carriers tracked on routes from SCL include American Airlines, Sky Airline, Korean Air, LATAM Airlines and United Airlines.

Where can you fly from SCL?

Tracked destinations from SCL include Lima.

South America· Chile· America/Santiago

Arturo Merino Benitez Airport

IATA · SCLICAO · SCELServing Santiago

About Arturo Merino Benitez Airport

Overview

Arturo Merino Benítez Airport is located approximately 15 kilometres northwest of central Santiago, in the Pudahuel commune, Metropolitan Region of Chile. It serves as the country's primary international gateway and the main hub for domestic connectivity. The airport opened in 1967, replacing the older Los Cerrillos Airport, and has since grown into one of South America's busiest aviation centres.

Terminals & Runways

The airport operates two terminals: the international terminal handling overseas traffic and a domestic terminal serving routes within Chile. Two parallel runways oriented roughly east–west accommodate simultaneous operations, with the Andes mountain range forming a prominent backdrop to the east. The facility operates around the clock with no night curfew. A major terminal expansion project has been underway to increase overall capacity.

Airlines

LATAM Airlines Group is the dominant carrier, using Santiago as its primary hub for both domestic and long-haul international routes. Sky Airline and JetSMART operate as significant domestic and regional low-cost carriers. Numerous major international airlines connect Santiago to North America, Europe, and other South American capitals, reflecting the airport's role as a regional connecting point.

Airlines flying from SCL

5 carriers

American AirlinesAA Sky AirlineH2 Korean AirKE LATAM AirlinesLA United AirlinesUA

Top routes from SCL

1 route

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FAQ

Arturo Merino Benitez Airport — frequently asked questions

Where is Arturo Merino Benitez Airport?: Arturo Merino Benitez Airport is located in Santiago, Chile (South America), at coordinates -33.400°, -70.790°.
What is the airport code for Arturo Merino Benitez Airport?: Its IATA code is SCL and its ICAO code is SCEL.
What time zone is SCL in?: Arturo Merino Benitez Airport operates on America/Santiago local time.
Which airlines fly from SCL?: Carriers tracked on routes from SCL include American Airlines, Sky Airline, Korean Air, LATAM Airlines and United Airlines.
Where can you fly from SCL?: Tracked destinations from SCL include Lima.