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SCL Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport
Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (IATA: SCL, ICAO:SCEL) is located in the the city of Santiago De Chile, Chile. Phone Number :+56226901796

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IATA Code

SCL

ICAO Code

SCEL

Name

Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport

Type

Country / Region

Chile (CL)

City

Santiago De Chile

Latitude

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Longitude

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Time Zone

Phone Number

+56226901796

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Airport Overview

Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport（SCL）, also known as Santiago International Airport, is the principal international gateway serving Santiago de Chile and the country’s largest aviation facility. It is located in Pudahuel, approximately 15 km northwest of central Santiago. For international freight, the airport functions as Chile’s primary long-haul gateway and a practical consolidation point for the country’s central economic region. Domestic and international passenger operations are separated between Terminal 1 and the newer Terminal 2; cargo routing, terminal acceptance and delivery arrangements must be confirmed against the operating carrier and appointed ground handler. Our service team coordinates booking, export documentation, customs interfaces and final-mile delivery according to the shipment profile.

IATA: SCL ICAO: SCEL Santiago de Chile Chile International hub

Airport name	Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport
Location	Pudahuel, northwest of Santiago, Chile
Airport role	Major international gateway, domestic network hub and cargo access point for central Chile
Terminal arrangement	Terminal 1 is used for domestic passenger operations; Terminal 2 is designated for international passenger operations. Cargo acceptance is carrier- and handler-dependent.

Key Highlights

Chile’s principal international air gateway: suitable for direct international uplift or onward connection planning into the Chilean domestic network.
Central-country location: proximity to Santiago’s industrial, commercial and distribution base supports airport-to-door delivery throughout the central region.
Strong Americas orientation: routing decisions commonly involve North American, Latin American and European gateways, subject to carrier schedules and available cargo capacity.
Export-sensitive origin: time-critical produce, temperature-sensitive shipments and high-value commercial cargo require early space confirmation and document review.
Operational separation: passenger terminal information should not be treated as cargo acceptance information; our team verifies the applicable cargo terminal, handler and cut-off before confirmation.

Cargo Facilities & Services

Commercial cargo handling at Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport is arranged through airline-appointed or airport-authorized cargo handling channels. Facility availability, acceptance windows and special-cargo capabilities can change by carrier, handler and shipment type. Our service team confirms these items before issuing final operating instructions.

General cargo handling

Booking, terminal acceptance, warehouse receiving, build-up and delivery coordination are normally managed through the selected airline and its ground-handling representative.

Temperature-sensitive cargo

Cold-chain handling may be arranged for qualifying shipments, but required temperature range, packaging, acceptance timing, storage duration and transfer responsibility must be confirmed in advance.

Regulated and dangerous goods

Dangerous goods acceptance is subject to IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations, carrier approval, correct packing, labels, declarations and any applicable Chilean authority requirements.

Customs-controlled processes

Export, import, transit and inspection handling may involve customs-controlled areas and appointed brokers. Availability of bonded or specialized storage must be verified for the specific shipment.

Special cargo coordination

Valuable cargo, oversized pieces, live animals, human remains and other sensitive consignments require advance acceptance review rather than standard cargo booking.

Delivery and collection

Truck appointment rules, release documents, consignee authorization and warehouse collection conditions can affect final delivery. Our team aligns the delivery plan with the cargo release status.

Routes & Transit Times

Regional Americas: shipments may be planned through direct or connecting services within South America and via major North American gateways, depending on the airline, commodity and available capacity.
Europe and other long-haul markets: connections may be arranged through the carrier’s international network. Direct uplift, interline transfer and aircraft type must be checked at quotation stage.
Domestic distribution: Santiago can serve as the principal air entry point for onward movement within Chile, subject to domestic capacity, transfer rules and customs status.
Transit planning: the actual lead time depends on booking confirmation, export clearance, terminal cut-off, connection availability, customs inspection, weekends and public holidays. Our service team provides a carrier-specific plan rather than an unconditional transit promise.

Carrier schedules, routings, flight frequencies and cargo acceptance conditions are subject to seasonal and operational change. They are confirmed individually for each shipment.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Santiago metropolitan region

The airport serves the capital’s manufacturing, retail, technology, pharmaceutical, healthcare and distribution activities, making it the main origin and destination market for Chilean air freight.

Central Chile supply chain

Airport trucking can support industrial and commercial areas around Santiago and selected central-region destinations. Delivery feasibility depends on customs release, road conditions and consignee operating hours.

Perishable exports

Fresh produce and other perishables require coordinated harvest, packing, pre-cooling, export documentation, temperature control and flight acceptance. Seasonal capacity should be reserved early.

High-value and time-critical cargo

Electronics, medical products, samples, replacement parts and urgent commercial shipments benefit from secure packaging, accurate piece-level information and pre-arranged delivery.

Operations & Compliance

Cut-off control: cargo acceptance cut-off is normally earlier than passenger check-in and varies by airline, commodity, warehouse and flight. Our team obtains the confirmed cargo cut-off and builds in time for trucking and security processing.
Export documentation: commercial invoice, packing list, air waybill data, shipper and consignee details, permits and certificates must be consistent. Customs or agricultural authorities may request additional supporting documents.
Dangerous goods: batteries, chemicals, aerosols, dry ice and other regulated articles require classification and carrier acceptance before delivery to the terminal. Incorrect declarations can result in refusal, delay or regulatory action.
Temperature and agricultural controls: perishables, pharmaceuticals, plants, animal products and live animals may require permits, sanitary or phytosanitary documentation, special packing and pre-notification. Requirements should be checked before booking.
Inspection and release: customs examination, document discrepancies, security screening or missing consignee authorization can delay release. Our service team monitors the exception and coordinates broker and delivery actions.

Shipping Tips

Send the commercial invoice, packing list, cargo dimensions, gross weight, commodity description and required delivery date before space request so that routing and acceptance constraints can be assessed.
For perishables, pharmaceuticals, live animals or dangerous goods, provide temperature range, packaging details, handling instructions, permits and relevant declarations at the quotation stage.
Use packaging suitable for multiple handling points and label every piece with the air waybill number, consignee information, orientation marks and special handling labels where applicable.
Keep a contingency option available through an alternative gateway or connection when capacity is tight, especially during seasonal produce peaks, public holidays or irregular operations.
Arrange destination customs brokerage and delivery authorization before uplift whenever possible; cargo release status, warehouse appointment and consignee availability directly affect final-mile timing.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport handle international air freight?

Yes. It is Chile’s principal international airport and supports international passenger and cargo flows. The operating airline, cargo handler, commodity and available capacity determine the exact acceptance process.

Is cargo accepted at the passenger terminals?

Passenger terminal arrangements should not be used as a cargo delivery instruction. Our service team confirms the airline’s cargo facility, appointed handler, acceptance window and required documents before cargo is tendered.

How early should temperature-sensitive or perishable cargo be booked?

Earlier booking is advisable than for ordinary general cargo, particularly during seasonal export peaks. The required lead time depends on commodity, packaging, temperature range, permits, flight capacity and handling arrangements.

What commonly causes delays at the airport?

Typical causes include late delivery against the cargo cut-off, inconsistent invoice and packing-list data, missing permits, incorrect dangerous-goods declarations, customs inspection and unavailable consignee authorization.

Can the airport be used for onward delivery within Chile?

It can function as an air entry point for domestic distribution, subject to the selected carrier’s network, customs status, domestic capacity and delivery requirements. Our team compares the available connection and trucking options for the destination.

Data Sources & Provenance

The airport identity, IATA and ICAO codes, city, country, terminal description and stated location used in this module are based on the supplied airport record. Operational details are presented as planning guidance and remain subject to the airline, cargo handler, customs broker and relevant authority at the time of shipment.

Airport and operator information	aeropuertosantiago.cl
Chilean civil aviation information	dgac.gob.cl
Customs and import/export procedures	aduana.cl
Agricultural and sanitary controls	sag.gob.cl
Air transport reference standards	iata.org and icao.int

Official websites and carrier instructions should be checked for current schedules, acceptance rules, regulatory requirements, terminal procedures and any time-sensitive operating changes.