Calama, CL 🇨🇱 Medium Airport Scheduled Service
ICAO
SCCF
IATA
CJC
Elevation
7543 ft
Region
CL-AN
Local Time
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Loading...GPS Code: SCCF
Local Code: Not available
Location: -22.498199° N, -68.903603° E
Continent: South America
Type: Medium Airport
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El Loa Airport (CJC) offers 11 flight routes operated by 3 airlines. Major carriers include LATAM, JetSMART and Sky Airline. Popular destinations from Calama include Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez Int'l, La Florida and Carriel Sur Int'l.
| Destination | IATA | City | Aircraft Type | Airline | Details | Route Map |
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| Airline | Routes | Flights | Destinations | Last Activity |
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LATAM
LAN
/ LA
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3 | 116 | 3 | Feb 7, 2026 |
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JetSMART
JAT
/ JA
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3 | 43 | 3 | Feb 7, 2026 |
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Sky Airline
SKU
/ H2
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2 | 26 | 2 | Feb 7, 2026 |
| Designation | Length | Width | Surface | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
10/28 |
9974 ft | 148 ft | ASP | Active Lighted |
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| APP | CALAMA APP | 120.9 MHz |
| TWR | CALAMA TWR | 118.7 MHz |
Official taxis and shared shuttle services (transfers) are readily available outside the arrivals hall. Taxis offer direct service to the city of Calama. Shared transfers are a popular and economical option for the 90-minute journey to San Pedro de Atacama and can be booked at counters inside the terminal or in advance.
Several international and local car rental companies, including Avis, Hertz, Budget, and Europcar, have service desks located inside the airport's main arrivals area. It is highly recommended to reserve a vehicle in advance, particularly a 4x4 if you plan to explore off-road desert attractions.
There are no direct public city bus routes that service El Loa Airport. To access the regional and national bus network (e.g., Turbus, Pullman Bus), travelers must first take a taxi or a shuttle from the airport to the main bus terminal (Terminal de Buses) in the city of Calama.
Public Transportation