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El Loa Airport

Calama · ChileICAO SCCF

El Loa Airport (CJC) is an airport serving Calama, Chile, located in the Southern and Western hemispheres at coordinates 22° 29' 53.5" S, 68° 54' 13.0" W. The airport sits at an elevation of 7,543 feet (2,299 meters) above sea level. With 4 direct destinations served by 2 airlines, it is a regional hub for air travel. The local timezone is America/Santiago (GMT-4).

Destinations
4
Airlines
2
Elevation ft
7,543/ 2,299m
America/Santiago
GMT-4
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Airport Details

IATA Code
CJC
ICAO Code
SCCF
City
Calama
Country
Chile
Elevation
7,543 ft
Local Time
12:28 PM (GMT-4)

Coordinates

Latitude:-22.4982°
Longitude:-68.9036°

Popular Routes from CJC

DestinationCityDistanceFlight TimeTypeCO2 (Economy)
LSCLa Serena, Chile530 mi1h 30mshort-haul218 kgView
SCLSantiago, Chile759 mi1h 56mshort-haul311 kgView
ANFAntofagasta, Chile118 mi0h 43mshort-haul48 kgView
CPOCopiapo, Chile348 mi1h 10mshort-haul143 kgView

Airlines Operating at CJC

2 active airlines serving El Loa Airport.

LAN Airlines
LAChile
Sky Airline
H2Chile

CO2 Emissions Reference

Estimated carbon dioxide emissions per passenger for sample flight distances, based on DEFRA 2024 emission factors.

Route TypeDistanceEconomyPremium EcoBusinessFirst
Short-haul800 km204 kg326 kg592 kg816 kg
Medium-haul3,000 km468 kg749 kg1357 kg1872 kg
Long-haul8,000 km1200 kg1920 kg3480 kg4800 kg

Values are estimates based on average emission factors. Actual emissions vary by aircraft type, load factor, and routing.

Nearby Airports

Airports closest to El Loa Airport that may serve as alternatives.

AirportIATACityCountryDistance
Andrés Sabella Gálvez International AirportANFAntofagastaChile190 km
Diego Aracena AirportIQQIquiqueChile254 km
Uyuni AirportUYUUyuniBolivia311 km
Capitan Oriel Lea Plaza AirportTJATarijaBolivia446 km
Chacalluta AirportARIAricaChile483 km
Gobernador Horacio Guzman International AirportJUJJujuyArgentina442 km
Martin Miguel De Guemes International AirportSLASaltaArgentina436 km
Coronel FAP Carlos Ciriani Santa Rosa International AirportTCQTacnaPeru513 km

Geographic & Timezone Details

Position

Latitude (DMS)
22° 29' 53.5" S
Longitude (DMS)
68° 54' 13.0" W
Latitude (Decimal)
-22.498199
Longitude (Decimal)
-68.903603
Hemisphere
Southern / Western

Timezone

IANA Timezone
America/Santiago
UTC Offset
GMT-4
Current Local Time
12:28 PM
Elevation (ft)
7,543 ft
Elevation (m)
2,299 m

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the IATA code for El Loa Airport?
The IATA code for El Loa Airport is CJC, and its ICAO code is SCCF. The airport is located in Calama, Chile.
How many destinations can you fly to from CJC?
There are 4 direct destinations available from El Loa Airport (CJC) in Calama, Chile.
What airlines fly from CJC?
There are 2 airlines operating from CJC, including LAN Airlines, Sky Airline.
What timezone is El Loa Airport in?
El Loa Airport is in the America/Santiago timezone (GMT-4). The airport is located in the Southern and Western hemispheres.
What is the elevation of El Loa Airport?
El Loa Airport sits at an elevation of 7,543 feet (2,299 meters) above sea level.

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