Vallenar Airport (SCLL)
Medium airport · Vallenar, Atacama Region, Chile
Airport data
| Name | Vallenar Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | SCLL |
| IATA | VLR |
| Elevation | 1,725 ft (526 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 28°35'47" W 70°45'22" -28.59640, -70.75600 |
| Location | Vallenar, Atacama Region, Chile |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/28 | 4,624 ft (1409 m) | 98 ft | ASP | Yes |
Vallenar Airport at a glance
Vallenar Airport is a medium airport in Vallenar, Atacama Region, Chile, known to airline systems as VLR. The field elevation of 1,725 ft (526 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at SCLL 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, 10/28, offers 4,624 ft (1409 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 10 points roughly 100° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for SCLL 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 Vallenar Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Desierto de Atacama Airport | SCAT | 148 km (80 NM) |
| La Florida Airport | SCSE | 153 km (83 NM) |
| Chañaral Airport | SCRA | 252 km (136 NM) |
| Ricardo García Posada Airport | SCES | 272 km (147 NM) |
| Las Breas Airport | SCTT | 339 km (183 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Vallenar Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,725 ft field elevation of Vallenar 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 Vallenar Airport
What is the ICAO code of Vallenar Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Vallenar Airport is SCLL, and its IATA code is VLR. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Vallenar Airport above sea level?
Vallenar Airport sits at an elevation of 1,725 feet (526 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Vallenar Airport located?
The airport lies at -28.5964, -70.7560 — in Vallenar, Atacama Region, Chile, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Desierto de Atacama Airport, about 148 km away.
Does SCLL publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for SCLL 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 Vallenar Airport?
Vallenar Airport has one runway. The longest, 10/28, measures 4,624 ft (1409 m) with a ASP surface.