Large airport · Santiago, Chile
Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport
Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport, also known as Santiago International Airport and Nuevo Pudahuel Airport, located in Pudahuel, 15 km (9.3 mi) north-west of central Santiago, is Chile's largest aviation facility and busiest international airport. Its IATA code is SCL. Its ICAO code is SCEL. It has 2 runways, longest 12,303 ft (ASP). Elevation 1,555 ft.
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Airport facts
| Location | Santiago, Chile |
|---|---|
| IATA code | SCL |
| ICAO code | SCEL |
| Type | Large airport |
| Runways | 2 runways, longest 12,303 ft (ASP) |
| Elevation | 1,555 ft |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
| Coordinates | 33.3930° S, 70.7858° W |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
What Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport is known for
Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport, also known as Santiago International Airport and Nuevo Pudahuel Airport, located in Pudahuel, 15 km (9.3 mi) north-west of central Santiago, is Chile's largest aviation facility and busiest international airport.
Landmarks near this airport
Famous landmarks close to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site LandmarkProfiles.
- Aconcagua · Argentina · 68.0 miles away
National parks near this airport
National parks close to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site National Park Profiles.
- Río Clarillo National Park · Chile · 32.3 miles away
- La Campana National Park · Chile · 34.1 miles away
- Aconcagua Provincial Park · Argentina · 71.9 miles away
- El Leoncito National Park · Argentina · 139.0 miles away
- Radal Siete Tazas National Park · Chile · 143.4 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
What is Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport?
Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport, also known as Santiago International Airport and Nuevo Pudahuel Airport, located in Pudahuel, 15 km (9.3 mi) north-west of central Santiago, is Chile's largest aviation facility and busiest international airport.
What is the airport code for Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport?
Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport — its IATA code is SCL and its ICAO code is SCEL.
Where is Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport located?
Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport serves Santiago, Chile. Its coordinates are 33.3930° S, 70.7858° W.
How high is Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport?
Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport sits at 1,555 feet above sea level.
Sources
- https://davidmegginson.github.io/ourairports-data/airports.csv#6015
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comodoro_Arturo_Merino_Ben%C3%ADtez_International_Airport
Page last updated 13 November 2026.