Carriel Sur Airport
Carriel Sur International Airport is the main air gateway for Concepcion in south-central Chile, handling domestic and international traffic as a large airport while staying relatively straightforward for most travellers to navigate. Identified as CCP and SCIE, the airport sits just 26 feet above sea level, so weather and coastal conditions can shape the feel of arrivals and departures more than altitude does. For visitors heading into Concepcion or the wider Biobio Region, it works as a practical entry point with a scale that is usually easier to manage than the country’s biggest hubs.
About Carriel Sur Airport
Carriel Sur International Airport is the main air gateway for Concepcion in south-central Chile, handling domestic and international traffic as a large airport while staying relatively straightforward for most travellers to navigate. Identified as CCP and SCIE, the airport sits just 26 feet above sea level, so weather and coastal conditions can shape the feel of arrivals and departures more than altitude does. For visitors heading into Concepcion or the wider Biobio Region, it works as a practical entry point with a scale that is usually easier to manage than the country’s biggest hubs.
Overview
Carriel Sur International Airport is the main air gateway for Concepcion in south-central Chile, handling domestic and international traffic as a large airport while staying relatively straightforward for most travellers to navigate. Identified as CCP and SCIE, the airport sits just 26 feet above sea level, so weather and coastal conditions can shape the feel of arrivals and departures more than altitude does. For visitors heading into Concepcion or the wider Biobio Region, it works as a practical entry point with a scale that is usually easier to manage than the country’s biggest hubs.
Key facts
- Serves Concepcion, Chile, and acts as an important regional access point
- Airport codes: CCP (IATA) and SCIE (ICAO)
- Time zone: America/Santiago
- Runway 02/20: 8,530 feet, asphalt, lighted
- Runway 02R/20L: 6,470 feet, asphalt, lighted
- Official airport website: https://aeropuertocarrielsur.cl
What travellers should know
The airport’s two lighted asphalt runways support reliable operations for a range of aircraft, which is useful if you are connecting onward or travelling on an early or late schedule. Because Carriel Sur is the primary airport for Concepcion, it is a sensible place to check official updates before travel, especially around flight timing, passenger services, and ground transport information. Using the airport’s official website is the best way to confirm current details, while keeping local time in America/Santiago in mind can help avoid confusion when coordinating pickups, hotel check-in, or onward bus and rail plans.
Routes
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FAQ
Carriel Sur 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
- Carriel Sur Airport is located in Concepcion, Chile (South America), at coordinates -36.780°, -73.060°.
- Its IATA code is CCP and its ICAO code is SCIE.
- Carriel Sur Airport serves Concepcion, Chile. When comparing fares, check whether other airports also serve the same area — prices and transfer times can differ between them.
- Carriel Sur 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.
- Carriel Sur Airport sits at latitude -36.780° and longitude -73.060°. 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 CCP. Use the flight search on this page to see live airline options for your travel dates.
- Route coverage for CCP is still being added to Originfacts. Run a search from CCP on the flight search page to see every destination airlines currently sell for your dates.
- Its address is 5001 Avenida Presidente Jorge Alessandri Rodriguez, Talcahuano, Región del Bío Bío, Chile, the phone number is +56 41 273 2000, the official website is https://www.avis.cl/sucursal/concepcion. 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.