CPO

Desierto de Atacama Airport

Copiapo · ChileICAO SCAT

Desierto de Atacama Airport (CPO) is an airport serving Copiapo, Chile, located in the Southern and Western hemispheres at coordinates 27° 15' 40.3" S, 70° 46' 45.1" W. The airport sits at an elevation of 670 feet (204 meters) above sea level. With 3 direct destinations served by 2 airlines, it is a regional hub for air travel.

Destinations

Airlines

Elevation ft

670/ 204m

Timezone

N/A

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Airport Details

IATA Code

CPO

ICAO Code

SCAT

City

Copiapo

Country

Chile

Elevation

670 ft

Coordinates

Latitude:-27.2612°

Longitude:-70.7792°

Popular Routes from CPO

Destination	City	Distance	Flight Time	Type	CO2 (Economy)
SCL	Santiago, Chile	422 mi	1h 18m	short-haul	173 kg	View
CJC	Calama, Chile	348 mi	1h 10m	short-haul	143 kg	View
LSC	La Serena, Chile	185 mi	0h 51m	short-haul	76 kg	View

Airlines Operating at CPO

2 active airlines serving Desierto de Atacama 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 Type	Distance	Economy	Premium Eco	Business	First
Short-haul	800 km	204 kg	326 kg	592 kg	816 kg
Medium-haul	3,000 km	468 kg	749 kg	1357 kg	1872 kg
Long-haul	8,000 km	1200 kg	1920 kg	3480 kg	4800 kg

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

Nearby Airports

Airports closest to Desierto de Atacama Airport that may serve as alternatives.

Airport	IATA	City	Country	Distance
La Florida Airport	LSC	La Serena	Chile	297 km
Andrés Sabella Gálvez International Airport	ANF	Antofagasta	Chile	424 km
Capitan V A Almonacid Airport	IRJ	La Rioja	Argentina	456 km
El Loa Airport	CJC	Calama	Chile	561 km
Domingo Faustino Sarmiento Airport	UAQ	San Juan	Argentina	530 km

Other Airports in Chile

Andrés Sabella Gálvez International Airport

Diego Aracena Airport

IQQIquique

La Florida Airport

LSCLa Serena

Cañal Bajo Carlos - Hott Siebert Airport

ZOSOsorno

El Tepual Airport

PMCPuerto Montt

Pdte. Carlos Ibañez del Campo Airport

PUQPunta Arenas

Geographic & Timezone Details

Position

Latitude (DMS): 27° 15' 40.3" S
Longitude (DMS): 70° 46' 45.1" W
Latitude (Decimal): -27.261200
Longitude (Decimal): -70.779198
Hemisphere: Southern / Western

Timezone

Elevation (ft): 670 ft
Elevation (m): 204 m

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the IATA code for Desierto de Atacama Airport?

The IATA code for Desierto de Atacama Airport is CPO, and its ICAO code is SCAT. The airport is located in Copiapo, Chile.

How many destinations can you fly to from CPO?

There are 3 direct destinations available from Desierto de Atacama Airport (CPO) in Copiapo, Chile.

What airlines fly from CPO?

There are 2 airlines operating from CPO, including LAN Airlines, Sky Airline.

What timezone is Desierto de Atacama Airport in?

Timezone information for Desierto de Atacama Airport is currently not available.

What is the elevation of Desierto de Atacama Airport?

Desierto de Atacama Airport sits at an elevation of 670 feet (204 meters) above sea level.

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