SCEL · SCL
Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport
Santiago, Santiago Metropolitan RegionElevation 1,555 ftLarge airport
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Runway detail
17L/35R
17R/35L
AIRPORT INFORMATION
Facility & services
Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport is in Santiago, Santiago Metropolitan Region. Field elevation 1,555 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.
OPERATIONS & CONTACT
UseScheduled service
TypeLarge airport
Airline serviceYes
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATASCEL / SCL
RegionSantiago Metropolitan Region
CountryChile
Coordinates-33.3930, -70.7858
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerTowered
FREQUENCIES
Communications
126.3
SANTIAGO APP
APP
128.1
SANTIAGO APP
APP
132.1
ATIS
ATIS
121.7
CLNC DEL
CLD
129.7
SANTIAGO CNTR
CNTR
122.2
GND
GND
121.5
SANTIAGO RDO
RDO
664.9
SANTIAGO RDO
RDO
118.1
SANTIAGO TWR
TWR
Not all tower/ground/approach frequencies are in our datasets. Verify with the FAA Chart Supplement.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does SCEL have a METAR?
Yes. SCEL is a METAR-reporting station; the current observation loads live on this page.
Does SCEL have a TAF?
When SCEL issues a TAF, its decoded forecast timeline loads live on this page; otherwise use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at SCEL?
SCEL sits at 1,555 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for SCEL?
No. wxdecoder.com is for education and situational awareness only. It is not an official weather briefing or a substitute for official sources, NOTAM review, and pilot judgment.
This app is for aviation weather education, training, and situational awareness only. It is not a substitute for an official weather briefing, approved flight-planning software, flight service, dispatch procedures, current FAA regulations, or pilot judgment. Always verify weather with official sources before flight.