Medium airport · Copiapo, Chile
Desierto de Atacama Airport
Desierto de Atacama Airport is a medium airport serving Copiapo, Chile. Its IATA code is CPO. Its ICAO code is SCAT. It has 1 runway, longest 7,218 ft (ASP). Elevation 670 ft.
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Airport facts
| Location | Copiapo, Chile |
|---|---|
| IATA code | CPO |
| ICAO code | SCAT |
| Type | Medium airport |
| Runways | 1 runway, longest 7,218 ft (ASP) |
| Elevation | 670 ft |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
| Coordinates | 27.2612° S, 70.7792° W |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
History
Opened in February 2005, the airport replaced the smaller Chamonate Airport near the city, which was unable to increase its capacity and could not handle larger narrow-body planes such as the Airbus A320 and Boeing 737-800.
National parks near this airport
National parks close to Desierto de Atacama Airport, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site National Park Profiles.
- Llanos de Challe National Park · Chile · 64.0 miles away
- Pan de Azúcar National Park · Chile · 77.2 miles away
- Nevado Tres Cruces National Park · Chile · 104.7 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code for Desierto de Atacama Airport?
Desierto de Atacama Airport — its IATA code is CPO and its ICAO code is SCAT.
Where is Desierto de Atacama Airport located?
Desierto de Atacama Airport serves Copiapo, Chile. Its coordinates are 27.2612° S, 70.7792° W.
What is the history of Desierto de Atacama Airport?
Opened in February 2005, the airport replaced the smaller Chamonate Airport near the city, which was unable to increase its capacity and could not handle larger narrow-body planes such as the Airbus A320 and Boeing 737-800.
Sources
- https://davidmegginson.github.io/ourairports-data/airports.csv#6002
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Desierto_de_Atacama_Airport
Page last updated 13 November 2026.