Las Breas Airport (SCTT)
Medium airport · Taltal, Antofagasta Region, Chile
Airport data
| Name | Las Breas Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | SCTT |
| IATA | TTC |
| Elevation | 2,580 ft (786 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 25°33'51" W 70°22'33" -25.56430, -70.37590 |
| Location | Taltal, Antofagasta Region, Chile |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15/33 | 3,920 ft (1195 m) | 66 ft | ASP | No |
Las Breas Airport at a glance
Las Breas Airport is a medium airport in Taltal, Antofagasta Region, Chile, known to airline systems as TTC. The field elevation of 2,580 ft (786 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at SCTT 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, 15/33, offers 3,920 ft (1195 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 15 points roughly 150° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for SCTT 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 Las Breas Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Chañaral Airport | SCRA | 88 km (48 NM) |
| Ricardo García Posada Airport | SCES | 103 km (56 NM) |
| Desierto de Atacama Airport | SCAT | 193 km (104 NM) |
| Andrés Sabella Gálvez International Airport | SCFA | 236 km (127 NM) |
| Vallenar Airport | SCLL | 339 km (183 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Las Breas Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 2,580 ft field elevation of Las Breas 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 Las Breas Airport
What is the ICAO code of Las Breas Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Las Breas Airport is SCTT, and its IATA code is TTC. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Las Breas Airport above sea level?
Las Breas Airport sits at an elevation of 2,580 feet (786 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Las Breas Airport located?
The airport lies at -25.5643, -70.3759 — in Taltal, Antofagasta Region, Chile, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Chañaral Airport, about 88 km away.
Does SCTT publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for SCTT 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 Las Breas Airport?
Las Breas Airport has one runway. The longest, 15/33, measures 3,920 ft (1195 m) with a ASP surface.