Barriles Airport (SCBE)
Medium airport · Tocopilla, Antofagasta Region, Chile
Airport data
| Name | Barriles Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | SCBE |
| IATA | TOQ |
| Elevation | 3,475 ft (1059 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 22°8'28" W 70°3'46" -22.14110, -70.06290 |
| Location | Tocopilla, Antofagasta Region, Chile |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/31 | 5,380 ft (1640 m) | 95 ft | ASP | No |
Barriles Airport at a glance
Barriles Airport is a medium airport in Tocopilla, Antofagasta Region, Chile, known to airline systems as TOQ. The field elevation of 3,475 ft (1059 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at SCBE are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
The single runway, 14/31, offers 5,380 ft (1640 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 14 points roughly 140° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for SCBE shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Barriles Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| El Loa Airport | SCCF | 126 km (68 NM) |
| Andrés Sabella Gálvez International Airport | SCFA | 150 km (81 NM) |
| Diego Aracena International Airport | SCDA | 179 km (97 NM) |
| Las Breas Airport | SCTT | 382 km (206 NM) |
| Joya Andina International Airport | SLUY | 382 km (206 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Barriles Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 3,475 ft field elevation of Barriles Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 33 airports and airfields we list for Chile — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Barriles Airport
What is the ICAO code of Barriles Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Barriles Airport is SCBE, and its IATA code is TOQ. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Barriles Airport above sea level?
Barriles Airport sits at an elevation of 3,475 feet (1059 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Barriles Airport located?
The airport lies at -22.1411, -70.0629 — in Tocopilla, Antofagasta Region, Chile, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is El Loa Airport, about 126 km away.
Does SCBE publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for SCBE appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Barriles Airport?
Barriles Airport has one runway. The longest, 14/31, measures 5,380 ft (1640 m) with a ASP surface.