Santiago de Chile Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez Airport

Santiago, Chile

About Santiago de Chile Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez Airport Airport

Key information about this airport, its facilities, and its role in international cargo and time-critical logistics.

Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport is Chile's primary international gateway and an important hub for South America's southern cone. SCL handles approximately 300,000 tonnes of cargo annually, serving Chile's copper mining, salmon farming, wine, and growing technology sectors. The airport is critical for OBC operations supporting mining equipment repairs in the Atacama Desert region and pharmaceutical deliveries throughout Chile and neighbouring Andean nations.

Logistics at SCL

Cargo facilities, customs hours, runway specifications, and ground handling capabilities at SCL.

Customs Hours 24/7
Cargo Terminal SCL Cargo Terminal, LATAM Cargo
Runway Type 4F (wide-body capable)
Free Trade Zone Iquique Free Trade Zone (ZOFRI)
Special Handling DG Class 1-9, Temp-controlled (Cold Chain), Perishables, Mining Equipment

Arrivals to SCL

Key inbound routes to SCL from major cities worldwide. Seamless last-mile delivery after customs clearance.

Time-Critical Shipping via SCL

OBC, NFO, AOG, and air charter services to and from Santiago de Chile Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez Airport — connecting 120+ countries with guaranteed delivery.