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ANF Cerro Moreno International Airport
Cerro Moreno International Airport (IATA: ANF, ICAO:SCFA) is located in the the city of Antofagasta, Chile. It is the primary international airport serving Antofagasta and its surrounding metropolitan area. Phone Number :+56552254998

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IATA Code

ANF

ICAO Code

SCFA

Name

Cerro Moreno International Airport

Type

Main Airport

Country / Region

Chile (CL)

City

Antofagasta

Latitude

-23.4445000

Longitude

-70.4450989

Time Zone

UTC−04:00

Phone Number

+56552254998

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Airport Overview

Cerro Moreno International Airport（ANF）, also known as Andrés Sabella Gálvez International Airport, serves Antofagasta, the capital of Chile’s Antofagasta Region. The airport is located approximately 10 kilometres north of the city and inland from the Pacific coastline, at coordinates 23.4445000° S, 70.4450989° W. For international freight forwarders, it functions primarily as a regional gateway serving northern Chile rather than as a dedicated intercontinental cargo hub. Our service team can coordinate airport handling, customs documentation, airline capacity checks and onward trucking according to the actual routing available on the booking date.

Official airport name	Cerro Moreno International Airport
Airport codes	IATA: ANF · ICAO: SCFA
City / country	Antofagasta, Chile
Location	Antofagasta, Antofagasta Region, Chile
Time zone	UTC−04:00, subject to applicable local time changes
Airport role	International regional airport with passenger operations and air-cargo handling arranged through applicable airline, ground-handler and customs channels

Key Highlights

Mining-oriented catchmentAntofagasta is a major service base for northern Chile’s mining economy, making project, industrial and maintenance cargo particularly relevant to local logistics planning.

Regional rather than cargo-hub profileInternational shipments may require a connection through another Chilean or regional gateway; available uplift and transfer arrangements must be confirmed before quoting.

Road-air coordination is importantFor oversized, urgent or non-standard shipments, the air segment should be planned together with local collection, airport delivery and final-mile trucking.

Coastal desert environmentHigh solar exposure, dry conditions and temperature variation can affect packaging, batteries, pharmaceuticals and other sensitive cargo during waiting or road transfer.

Cargo Facilities & Services

Actual warehouse access, acceptance windows and special-cargo capabilities depend on the airline, contracted ground handler and shipment profile. Our service team verifies these points before issuing final operating instructions.

General cargo handling: Cargo acceptance, build-up, breakdown, transfer and release are arranged through the appointed airline or ground-handling channel. Space and handling conditions should be confirmed per flight.
Customs-controlled movement: Export, import and transit cargo must follow Chilean customs procedures. The required customs status, supporting documents and inspection route should be checked before delivery to the airport.
Temperature-sensitive freight: Do not assume dedicated cold-room access or a guaranteed temperature-controlled chain. For pharmaceuticals, perishables and biologics, our team confirms storage capability, handover timing and packaging requirements in writing.
Dangerous goods: Acceptance is subject to the operating carrier’s approval, current IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations and available trained handling resources. A pre-check is required for lithium batteries, chemicals, aerosols and other regulated articles.
Oversized and project cargo: Dimensions, gross weight, centre of gravity, lifting points and aircraft loading limitations must be reviewed before booking. Road delivery equipment and airport-side handling are arranged case by case.

Routes & Transit Times

Domestic connectivity: Shipments for Santiago and other Chilean destinations may be planned through the operating carrier’s domestic network, subject to capacity, flight schedule and cargo acceptance conditions.
International connectivity: Cargo originating in or destined for Europe, North America, Asia or other Latin American markets will commonly require a connection through a larger regional gateway. The exact airline combination must be checked at quotation stage.
Transit planning: End-to-end timing depends on uplift availability, connection construction, customs release, screening, weekend or holiday handling and the time required for local trucking.
Operational limitation: Passenger-aircraft belly capacity can vary materially by season, aircraft type, payload restrictions and competing passenger baggage. Our team confirms the routing and cut-off after receiving final dimensions, weight and commodity details.

Published schedules and indicative transit estimates are not a substitute for a confirmed booking. Our service team provides the operative cut-off, transfer point and estimated delivery plan only after carrier acceptance.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Primary hinterland: Antofagasta and the wider Antofagasta Region, with potential road links to mining and industrial locations in northern Chile. Final-mile feasibility depends on destination, road conditions and required equipment.
Mining and industrial supplies: Common planning categories include maintenance parts, pumps, valves, electrical components, instrumentation, tools and time-critical replacement items. Correct commodity descriptions and technical specifications support customs review.
Project and energy-related cargo: Machinery components and industrial project materials may require advance assessment of packing, lifting, dimensions, permits and multimodal alternatives.
Commercial and sensitive cargo: Electronics, laboratory materials, medical products and other general cargo may move through the airport when the carrier accepts the commodity and the required handling chain is available.
Perishables: Seafood, agricultural products and other temperature-sensitive commodities require packaging validation, rapid handover and confirmation of any available cold-chain service before dispatch.

Operations & Compliance

Cut-off and delivery appointment: Cargo acceptance deadlines vary by carrier, commodity, security screening and flight. Our team obtains the operative cut-off and confirms whether advance warehouse delivery or an appointment is required.
Air waybill and commercial documents: The master and house air waybill, commercial invoice, packing list, shipper and consignee details, origin information and any commodity-specific documents must be consistent. Spanish-language customs requirements may apply depending on the declaration process.
Dangerous goods and batteries: Provide the UN number, proper shipping name, class or division, packing group where applicable, net quantity, battery test documentation and shipper’s declaration when required. Misdeclared or undeclared regulated cargo can be refused or delayed.
Customs and inspection: Customs release, documentary review and physical inspection can affect delivery timing. Cargo should not be dispatched on the assumption that airport arrival automatically equals import release.
Collection and delivery: Confirm consignee availability, delivery address, vehicle restrictions, unloading equipment and any mining-site access rules in advance. Airport release and final-mile delivery are separate operational milestones.

Shipping Tips

Send our service team the commodity, dimensions, gross weight, number of pieces, packing method, ready date, origin, destination and required delivery date before requesting a firm routing.
For mining and industrial shipments, provide drawings or photographs when dimensions, lifting points, centre of gravity or non-standard packaging may affect aircraft loading and road handling.
Use robust, moisture-resistant and tamper-evident packaging suited to dry desert conditions and temperature exposure. For sensitive goods, specify the acceptable temperature range and maximum handling time.
For urgent cargo, request two routing options: a direct regional connection where capacity exists and a gateway-plus-road alternative. The second option can be useful when belly capacity or special handling is constrained.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Cerro Moreno International Airport handle international air freight?: It serves an international airport function, but the practical routing, carrier acceptance and cargo transfer arrangement depend on the shipment and the operating schedule. Our service team confirms the complete route before booking.
Is a direct international freighter service guaranteed?: No. A dedicated freighter, regular belly capacity or direct international connection should not be assumed. We check current carrier availability and can compare a connection through another gateway when necessary.
Can temperature-controlled pharmaceuticals be shipped through this airport?: They may be accepted when the selected carrier and ground handler can support the required process. Cold-room availability, handling time, packaging qualification and acceptance conditions must be confirmed before dispatch.
How should lithium batteries or dangerous goods be prepared?: Provide the complete classification and packaging information before booking. Our team reviews the shipment against current carrier restrictions and applicable IATA requirements; undeclared regulated goods may be rejected.
What commonly causes delivery delays?: Typical causes include incomplete customs documents, late cargo delivery, carrier capacity changes, special-cargo approval, inspection, connection disruption and missing final-mile unloading arrangements. Early document and capacity checks reduce these risks.

Data Sources & Provenance

Airport identity, codes, city, coordinates, address and time-zone information are based on the supplied airport record. Regulatory and operational verification should be completed against the applicable current sources:

Chile civil aviation authority: dgac.gob.cl
Chile Customs Service: aduana.cl
International Air Transport Association: iata.org
International Civil Aviation Organization: icao.int

Carrier schedules, cargo acceptance, warehouse access, customs procedures, cut-off times and special-handling capabilities are changeable operational items. Our service team verifies those items with the relevant carrier, ground handler and customs channel before confirming the shipment plan.