Coposa Airport (IATA: CPP, ICAO: SCKP) serves Pica, CL.
Coposa Airport (SCKP/CPP) is a private industrial aviation facility located in the Tarapacá Region of Chile, approximately 73 kilometers (45 miles) east-southeast of the town of Pica and 13 kilometers (8.1 miles) west of the Bolivian border. It primarily serves the Doña Inés de Collahuasi copper mine.
- Location: Pica, Tarapacá Region, Chile, at coordinates 20°45′00″S 68°41′00″W.
- Elevation: 12,468 feet (3,800 meters) above mean sea level, making it one of the highest airports in Chile.
- Runway: It has one asphalt runway, designated 17/35, measuring 3,200 meters (10,499 feet) in length and 30 meters (98 feet) in width.
- Use: The airport is a critical hub for the movement of mine workers, technical personnel, and corporate executives associated with the Collahuasi copper mine.
- Commercial Service: There are no scheduled commercial flights for general passengers, and access is strictly restricted to authorized personnel and passengers on approved charter flights. It is not a public airport in practical travel terms.
- Navigation: A non-directional beacon (Ident: NES) is located 0.6 nautical miles off the approach threshold of Runway 35.
- Amenities: The terminal building is basic and functional, designed for transient workers, with essential needs like restrooms and seating. There are no public retail shops or diverse dining options.
- Fuel: No fuel is available at the airport.
*Sources researched: en.wikipedia.org, metar-taf.com, universalweather.com, minimumconnectiontime.com, acukwik.com*
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Where is Coposa Airport located?
Coposa Airport is located in Pica, CL, at an elevation of 12468 ft. Its IATA code is CPP and ICAO code is SCKP.