El Loa Airport
El Loa Airport is the main air gateway for Calama in northern Chile, handling regional air traffic for a city that sits high in the Atacama Desert. Identified by IATA code CJC and ICAO code SCCF, it is classified as a medium airport and is an important arrival point for travellers heading to Calama for business, mining-related travel, or onward journeys into the surrounding desert landscapes. Its elevation of 7,543 feet (2,299 m) is worth noting, because some visitors may feel the dry air and altitude soon after landing, especially if they have come from sea level.
About El Loa Airport
El Loa Airport is the main air gateway for Calama in northern Chile, handling regional air traffic for a city that sits high in the Atacama Desert. Identified by IATA code CJC and ICAO code SCCF, it is classified as a medium airport and is an important arrival point for travellers heading to Calama for business, mining-related travel, or onward journeys into the surrounding desert landscapes. Its elevation of 7,543 feet (2,299 m) is worth noting, because some visitors may feel the dry air and altitude soon after landing, especially if they have come from sea level.
Overview
El Loa Airport is the main air gateway for Calama in northern Chile, handling regional air traffic for a city that sits high in the Atacama Desert. Identified by IATA code CJC and ICAO code SCCF, it is classified as a medium airport and is an important arrival point for travellers heading to Calama for business, mining-related travel, or onward journeys into the surrounding desert landscapes. Its elevation of 7,543 feet (2,299 m) is worth noting, because some visitors may feel the dry air and altitude soon after landing, especially if they have come from sea level.
At a glance
- Serves: Calama, Chile
- Airport codes: CJC and SCCF
- Airport type: medium airport
- Elevation: 7,543 ft / 2,299 m
- Runway: 10/28, 9,974 ft, asphalt, lighted
- Time zone: America/Santiago
What travellers should know
The airport’s single lighted asphalt runway, designated 10/28, is just under 10,000 feet long, which supports regular commercial operations while helping aircraft performance at this high-altitude location. For passengers, the most practical thing to remember is timing: always check local time in the America/Santiago zone when planning pickups, onward transport, or hotel arrivals. Because Calama’s climate is typically dry and sunny, it is smart to keep water handy, protect yourself from the sun, and allow a little extra time to adjust after arrival if you are sensitive to altitude.
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FAQ
El Loa Airport — frequently asked questions
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8 common questions
- El Loa Airport is located in Calama, Chile (South America), at coordinates -22.500°, -68.910°.
- Its IATA code is CJC and its ICAO code is SCCF.
- El Loa Airport serves Calama, Chile. When comparing fares, check whether other airports also serve the same area — prices and transfer times can differ between them.
- El Loa 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.
- El Loa Airport sits at latitude -22.500° and longitude -68.910°. 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 CJC. Use the flight search on this page to see live airline options for your travel dates.
- Route coverage for CJC is still being added to Originfacts. Run a search from CJC on the flight search page to see every destination airlines currently sell for your dates.
- 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.