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CCP Carriel Sur International Airport
Carriel Sur International Airport (IATA: CCP, ICAO:SCIE) is located in the the city of Concepcion, Chile. It is the primary international airport serving Concepcion and its surrounding metropolitan area. Phone Number :+56412732000

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IATA Code

CCP

ICAO Code

SCIE

Name

Carriel Sur International Airport

Type

Main Airport

Country / Region

Chile (CL)

City

Concepcion

Latitude

-36.7727013

Longitude

-73.0631027

Time Zone

UTC−04:00

Phone Number

+56412732000

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Airport Overview

Carriel Sur International Airport（CCP）, ICAO SCIE, serves Concepción and the wider Greater Concepción area from Talcahuano in Chile’s Bío Bío Region. The airport is approximately 8 km from central Concepción and operates primarily as a regional passenger airport, with scheduled services by LATAM Airlines, JetSMART and SKY Airline. For international forwarding, its practical role is regional uplift, passenger-aircraft belly cargo and contingency handling when Santiago’s main airport is disrupted. Our service team can assess whether the required commodity, customs status and connection plan are suitable before accepting an airfreight booking.

Country / city	Chile / Concepción
Airport codes	IATA: CCP \| ICAO: SCIE
Coordinates	36.7727013° S, 73.0631027° W
Time zone	UTC−04:00
Primary logistics profile	Regional passenger airport with belly-cargo potential and an alternate-airport role for Santiago operations

Key Highlights

Regional gateway Greater Concepción Passenger belly cargo Santiago contingency option

Its main freight value is regional access to the Bío Bío industrial and commercial market rather than dedicated long-haul freighter connectivity.
International movements may require an airline-approved connection through Santiago or another confirmed gateway; routing must be checked against the commodity and available uplift.
The airport has customs and immigration capability, but the availability of a particular cargo service, bonded process or special-handling facility must be confirmed for each shipment.
Weather, aircraft capacity, passenger-load factors and upstream gateway congestion can materially affect connection reliability.

Cargo Facilities & Services

Carriel Sur International Airport has a modern passenger terminal environment with customs and immigration functions. Cargo acceptance is generally linked to airline and ground-handler arrangements rather than a dedicated all-cargo hub model. Our service team will verify acceptance, handling windows and storage conditions before issuing final instructions.

Airline cargo acceptancePassenger-aircraft belly cargo may be available on selected routes, subject to carrier booking controls, aircraft capacity and shipment dimensions.

Customs and international processingInternational cargo procedures may involve customs and other border-control authorities; documentary and inspection requirements should be confirmed before tender.

Temperature-sensitive cargoDo not assume permanent cold-chain storage. For pharmaceuticals, seafood or other perishables, our team will obtain written confirmation of acceptance, transfer time and storage conditions.

Dangerous goodsDangerous-goods acceptance depends on airline authorization, handling capability, packing instructions and route-specific restrictions. Pre-approval is required.

Bonded or controlled storageBonded warehouse, transit-storage and customs-controlled options can vary by operator and shipment type; these should be arranged in advance rather than assumed at terminal arrival.

Road feeder coordinationFor cargo routed via Santiago or another gateway, our team can coordinate road feeder or interline transfers, with handover points and liability clearly recorded.

Routes & Transit Times

Domestic connection: Regular passenger services operated by LATAM Airlines, JetSMART and SKY Airline may provide domestic uplift, subject to the specific booking date and cargo acceptance policy.
International routing: Many overseas shipments will require a confirmed connection through Santiago or another gateway. The final routing depends on airline space, customs status, aircraft restrictions and the destination’s import requirements.
Transit planning: Published passenger schedules do not equal cargo transit commitments. Our service team confirms the cargo cut-off, transfer window, security screening and onward connection before quoting a plan.
Disruption exposure: Weather, runway or operational restrictions, missed connections and gateway congestion may cause rebooking or road transfer. A contingency route should be considered for urgent cargo.

Transit times are shipment-specific and are not guaranteed from the airport name alone. Final timing is subject to airline confirmation, customs release, handling capacity and the complete origin-to-destination routing.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Service area: Greater Concepción, Talcahuano and the wider Bío Bío Region, with road access to industrial, manufacturing, forestry and commercial shippers.
Industrial supply chains: Time-sensitive components, maintenance parts, electrical equipment, machinery spares and industrial samples may be suitable for airfreight when production interruption costs are high.
Forestry and manufacturing: The regional industrial base can generate documents, samples, replacement parts and high-value low-volume consignments; packaging must withstand multi-stage handling.
Perishables: Seafood, chilled food and agricultural products may require temperature-control validation, export health documentation and a confirmed cold-chain handover before booking.
Commercial shipments: E-commerce, apparel, electronics and general merchandise should be screened for batteries, valuation, import permits and dimensional-weight exposure.

Operations & Compliance

Cut-off control: Airline cargo cut-offs, security screening and terminal acceptance times can differ from passenger check-in times. Our team obtains the operative cut-off for the confirmed flight and builds in time for weighing and document checks.
Dangerous goods and batteries: Provide the correct UN number, proper shipping name, packing instruction, net quantity and shipper’s declaration where required. Lithium batteries, aerosols and equipment containing batteries need early screening.
Temperature and live cargo: Pre-alert the handling party with the required temperature range, packaging method, monitoring device and emergency contact. Live animals or special cargo require carrier and facility approval before acceptance.
Customs and inspection: Commercial invoice, packing list, air waybill, permits, origin information and any commodity-specific certificates must match the physical cargo. Customs inspection or document discrepancies can interrupt the connection.

Shipping Tips

Send the commodity description, HS code, pieces, dimensions, gross weight, chargeable weight, value and Incoterm to our service team before requesting space.
For urgent export cargo, request a complete route plan rather than an airport-to-airport indication; include the confirmed gateway, transfer responsibility and customs handover.
Use robust, stackable packaging with visible piece identification and accurate weight labels. Oversized, fragile or irregular cargo should be pre-approved because passenger-aircraft holds have equipment and contour limitations.
For seafood, pharmaceuticals or other perishables, provide the temperature profile and shelf-life requirement early. If local handling cannot be confirmed, our team will evaluate an alternative gateway or road-feeder solution.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Carriel Sur International Airport handle international airfreight?

It has international border-control capability, but cargo acceptance is shipment- and airline-specific. Our team confirms the export or import process, available handling and the complete connection before booking.

Is direct long-haul freighter service available from Carriel Sur International Airport?

The airport is primarily a regional passenger gateway. Do not assume direct long-haul freighter uplift; overseas cargo commonly requires a confirmed connection through a larger gateway.

Can dangerous goods be tendered at Carriel Sur International Airport?

Possibly, subject to the airline, route, commodity classification, packaging, documentation and handling approval. Send the SDS and complete DG details to our team before space is requested.

Can chilled seafood or pharmaceutical cargo be accepted?

Acceptance depends on confirmed cold-chain equipment, storage and transfer procedures. We will verify the temperature requirement, handling window and contingency plan; no cold-storage capability should be assumed without confirmation.

What causes the most common delays?

Typical causes include late tender against the airline cut-off, incomplete customs documents, security or DG discrepancies, missed connections, weather disruption and limited capacity on passenger aircraft.

Data Sources & Provenance

Airport code, name, location, coordinates, time zone, stated terminal functions and carrier information are based on the supplied airport master record. Regulatory and operational verification should be completed against current official or industry sources before shipment acceptance.

Chile civil aviation authority and airport operational information: dgac.gob.cl
Chile customs procedures and import/export requirements: aduana.cl
Air cargo standards, airline and airport reference framework: iata.org

Schedules, cargo acceptance, cut-off times, storage availability, customs procedures, handling fees and special-cargo restrictions can change. Our service team verifies these items with the operating carrier, handler and relevant authorities before final confirmation.