Chacalluta Airport
Chacalluta International Airport is the main air gateway for Arica, Chile, handling domestic and international traffic as a medium airport in the country’s far north. Known by the codes ARI and SCAR, it sits at a low elevation of 167 feet (51 m), which helps keep arrivals and departures straightforward in this coastal desert setting. For most visitors, the airport is the first practical link between Arica’s beaches, border-region travel, and the wider north of Chile, making it a useful starting point for both city stays and onward journeys.
About Chacalluta Airport
Chacalluta International Airport is the main air gateway for Arica, Chile, handling domestic and international traffic as a medium airport in the country’s far north. Known by the codes ARI and SCAR, it sits at a low elevation of 167 feet (51 m), which helps keep arrivals and departures straightforward in this coastal desert setting. For most visitors, the airport is the first practical link between Arica’s beaches, border-region travel, and the wider north of Chile, making it a useful starting point for both city stays and onward journeys.
Overview
Chacalluta International Airport is the main air gateway for Arica, Chile, handling domestic and international traffic as a medium airport in the country’s far north. Known by the codes ARI and SCAR, it sits at a low elevation of 167 feet (51 m), which helps keep arrivals and departures straightforward in this coastal desert setting. For most visitors, the airport is the first practical link between Arica’s beaches, border-region travel, and the wider north of Chile, making it a useful starting point for both city stays and onward journeys.
Key facts
- Official name: Chacalluta International Airport
- Location served: Arica, Chile
- Airport type: Medium airport
- Runway: 03/21, 9,186 feet long, asphalt surface, lighted
- Time zone: America/Santiago
- Official website: https://aeropuertoarica.cl/
What travelers should know
For passengers, the most important detail is that Chacalluta International Airport is built around a single long, lighted runway, which supports reliable operations and makes flight activity easy to follow. Because it serves Arica rather than a distant regional center, transfer times into the city are generally more manageable than at larger airports, which is helpful if you are arriving late or leaving early. Before traveling, it is worth checking the official airport website for current terminal information, transport details, and service updates, especially if your plans involve tight connections, cross-border travel, or seasonal schedule changes.
Routes
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Nearby airports
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FAQ
Chacalluta Airport — frequently asked questions
Quick answers to the details travellers usually check first, from codes and locations to the practical basics that help with planning.
9 common questions
- Chacalluta Airport is located in Arica, Chile (South America), at coordinates -18.350°, -70.340°.
- Its IATA code is ARI and its ICAO code is SCAR.
- Chacalluta Airport serves Arica, Chile. When comparing fares, check whether other airports also serve the same area — prices and transfer times can differ between them.
- Chacalluta Airport operates on America/Santiago local time. Departure and arrival times on tickets are always shown in each airport's local time, so double-check the offset when planning connections or pick-ups.
- Chacalluta Airport sits at latitude -18.350° and longitude -70.340°. The map link in the details panel on this page opens the exact location for driving directions.
- Originfacts does not yet track scheduled routes from ARI. Use the flight search on this page to see live airline options for your travel dates.
- Route coverage for ARI is still being added to Originfacts. Run a search from ARI on the flight search page to see every destination airlines currently sell for your dates.
- Its address is 3150 Ruta 12, Región de Arica y Parinacota, Chile, the phone number is +56 58 221 2773, the official website is http://www.chacalluta.cl/. For flight-specific questions (delays, baggage, rebooking), contact the operating airline directly rather than the airport.
- Yes — Originfacts lists 9 other airports in Chile. The nearby-airports section on this page links to each of them, which is useful when comparing fares or finding an alternative departure point.