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ARI Chacalluta International Airport
Chacalluta International Airport (IATA: ARI, ICAO:SCAR) is located in the the city of Arica, Chile. It is the primary international airport serving Arica and its surrounding metropolitan area. Phone Number :+56582212773

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IATA Code

ARI

ICAO Code

SCAR

Name

Chacalluta International Airport

Type

Main Airport

Country / Region

Chile (CL)

City

Arica

Latitude

-18.3484993

Longitude

-70.3386993

Time Zone

UTC−04:00

Phone Number

+56582212773

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Airport Overview

Chacalluta International Airport（ARI） is the principal international airport serving Arica in Chile’s Arica y Parinacota Region. It is located approximately 18.5 km northwest of central Arica and about 1 km south of the Peru border, giving it a relevant role in northern Chilean distribution and cross-border logistics planning.

For air freight, Chacalluta International Airport is best treated as a regional passenger-and-cargo gateway rather than a dedicated global cargo hub. Shipments generally require advance space confirmation, airline or handling-agent acceptance, and possible connection planning through larger Chilean or regional gateways. Our service team can coordinate origin pickup, airfreight booking, export documentation, customs coordination and final delivery, subject to the confirmed carrier, commodity and handling conditions.

Airport	Chacalluta International Airport
Codes	IATA: ARI \| ICAO: SCAR
Location	Arica, Chile
Coordinates	18.3484993° S, 70.3386993° W
Local time	UTC−04:00, subject to applicable seasonal or governmental time changes
Airport contact in supplied data	+56 58 221 2773

Key Highlights

Border-proximate location: the short distance to Peru is operationally important for cross-border trucking, customs planning and consignee address verification.
Regional gateway profile: suitable for planned regional airfreight movements, while international consignments may depend on connections and airline capacity confirmed at booking.
Arica distribution relevance: the airport can support shipments for northern Chile when the final delivery point, customs regime and inland transport plan are arranged together.
Capacity-sensitive planning: irregular or limited freighter availability should be assumed until the operating carrier confirms uplift, acceptance and connection details.
Document-first operation: accurate consignee, customs, commodity and handling data should be completed before cargo is delivered to the handling facility.

Cargo Facilities & Services

Publicly confirmed service scope, acceptance windows and equipment availability can change by airline, ground handler and shipment type. Our service team verifies the applicable handling arrangement before issuing final shipping instructions.

General cargo acceptance

Routine shipments may be accepted through the appointed airline or ground-handling channel. Booking confirmation should identify the actual acceptance location, cut-off time, package limits and required labels.

Export and import handling

We coordinate the air waybill, commercial invoice, packing list, customs data and delivery appointment. The final process depends on the shipment direction and Chilean customs instructions.

Special cargo screening

Dangerous goods, lithium batteries, temperature-sensitive cargo, valuables, oversized pieces and live animals require advance carrier acceptance. Dedicated facilities must not be assumed without written confirmation.

Customs-controlled movement

Where a shipment is selected for inspection or document review, release timing may extend beyond the airline’s physical handling schedule. Our team can align customs and inland delivery planning.

Routes & Transit Times

Connection-based routing: shipments may move through a larger Chilean or regional gateway before reaching Chacalluta International Airport. The actual routing depends on the carrier network, capacity and destination.
Regional and cross-border options: proximity to southern Peru can make a comparison between air delivery, airport-to-door trucking and combined air–road solutions useful for time-critical cargo.
Transit variables: uplift availability, connection protection, customs status, security screening, weekend or holiday schedules and final-mile distance can materially affect the end-to-end timeline.
Service commitment: our service team provides a route-specific estimate only after confirming the origin, destination, commodity, chargeable weight, dimensions, ready date and required delivery term.

No fixed flight frequency, airline assignment or guaranteed transit time should be assumed from the airport code alone. The operating carrier and handling agent must confirm the movement before cargo delivery.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Chacalluta International Airport primarily supports Arica and the wider northern Chilean logistics catchment. Cargo selection should be assessed against the final consignee location, Chilean import requirements and any Peru-related cross-border movement.

Industrial and mining-related supplies: urgent maintenance parts, instruments, electrical items and production-support materials may benefit from airfreight when downtime costs are high.
Perishable and temperature-sensitive goods: food, agricultural products and pharmaceutical shipments require confirmed handling, packaging, acceptance temperature and delivery arrangements rather than relying on airport proximity alone.
Retail and commercial cargo: electronics, samples, garments, spare parts and small consolidated consignments may be routed through regional connections.
Cross-border distribution: shipments intended for Peru must be planned according to the actual import country, customs entry, consignee and inland carrier; an airport arrival in Chile does not replace Peru import formalities.

Operations & Compliance

Cut-off control: obtain the confirmed cargo acceptance cut-off from the operating carrier or handling agent. The booking cut-off, document cut-off and physical delivery cut-off may be different.
Dangerous goods and batteries: provide the correct UN classification, packing instruction, shipper’s declaration where required, battery details and labels before tender. Acceptance is subject to carrier and applicable IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations.
Temperature and live cargo: pre-alert the required temperature range, packaging method, handling instructions and delivery contact. Do not tender pharmaceuticals, perishables or live animals without written acceptance and a recovery plan for delays.
Customs and inspection: commercial descriptions, HS classification, value, origin, importer details and permits must be consistent across the air waybill and supporting documents. Customs examination or missing permits can delay release and delivery.

Shipping Tips

Send the booking request early with gross weight, dimensions, piece count, stackability, commodity, Incoterm, ready date and final delivery address so our team can compare direct and connection-based options.
Use robust export packaging and ensure each package is marked with the air waybill reference, handling labels and consignee details. Reconfirm whether pallets, long pieces or non-stackable freight are accepted.
Prepare the commercial invoice, packing list, permits, certificates and dangerous-goods documents before the cargo reaches the airport. Avoid vague descriptions such as “parts” or “samples” where a specific description is available.
For urgent shipments, ask our service team to compare Chacalluta International Airport with an alternative gateway plus bonded or customs-compliant trucking. The lowest airfreight rate may not provide the fastest door-to-door result.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Chacalluta International Airport handle international air freight?

It is an international airport, but acceptance of a particular international shipment depends on the operating airline, available routing, customs status, commodity and handling capacity. Our service team confirms these points before tender.

Is Chacalluta International Airport suitable for shipments to Peru?

Its location near the Peru border can support a cross-border logistics plan, but cargo arriving in Chile still requires the correct Chilean and, where applicable, Peruvian customs and inland transport arrangements. We assess airport delivery and cross-border trucking as separate options.

How early should cargo be delivered before departure?

There is no single airport-wide cut-off for every shipment. The confirmed airline or handling agent sets the document, screening and physical acceptance deadlines, which may vary by commodity, connection and day of operation.

Can pharmaceuticals or perishables be shipped through this airport?

They may be possible subject to carrier acceptance, packaging, temperature requirements, customs documents and available handling arrangements. We recommend a pre-alert and written confirmation before dispatching temperature-sensitive cargo.

What is the best alternative if uplift is unavailable?

Our service team can compare a later connection, another Chilean gateway with inland delivery, or a road-based cross-border solution. The choice depends on urgency, customs requirements, cargo dimensions and total door-to-door cost.

Data Sources & Provenance

Airport identifiers, name, location, coordinates, address, telephone number, distance from Arica and time-zone information are based on the supplied airport master data for Chacalluta International Airport（IATA: ARI; ICAO: SCAR）.

Regulatory and operational verification should be completed against current Chilean civil aviation and customs information. Relevant authoritative domains include dgac.gob.cl for Chilean civil aviation information and aduana.cl for Chilean customs information.

Carrier routing, acceptance windows, cargo facilities, special-handling capability, customs release and transit estimates are time-sensitive and must be confirmed for the specific shipment. Our service team uses the booking carrier’s current instructions and applicable regulatory requirements as the operational reference.