IQQ
Diego Aracena Airport
Iquique · ChileICAO SCDA
Diego Aracena Airport (IQQ) is an airport serving Iquique, Chile, located in the Southern and Western hemispheres at coordinates 20° 32' 6.7" S, 70° 10' 52.7" W. The airport sits at an elevation of 155 feet (47 meters) above sea level. With 5 direct destinations served by 3 airlines, it is a regional hub for air travel. The local timezone is America/Santiago (GMT-4).
Destinations
5
Airlines
3
Elevation ft
155/ 47m
America/Santiago
GMT-4
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Airport Details
IATA Code
IQQ
ICAO Code
SCDA
City
Iquique
Country
Chile
Elevation
155 ft
Local Time
01:36 PM (GMT-4)
Coordinates
Latitude:-20.5352°
Longitude:-70.1813°
Popular Routes from IQQ
| Destination | City | Distance | Flight Time | Type | CO2 (Economy) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SCL | Santiago, Chile | 886 mi | 2h 11m | short-haul | 364 kg | View |
| ANF | Antofagasta, Chile | 201 mi | 0h 53m | short-haul | 82 kg | View |
| ARI | Arica, Chile | 151 mi | 0h 47m | short-haul | 62 kg | View |
| LPB | La Paz, Bolivia | 306 mi | 1h 5m | short-haul | 125 kg | View |
| VVI | Santa Cruz, Bolivia | 502 mi | 1h 27m | short-haul | 206 kg | View |
Airlines Operating at IQQ
3 active airlines serving Diego Aracena Airport.
LAN Airlines
LAChile
Pal airlines
5PChile
Sky Airline
H2Chile
CO2 Emissions Reference
Estimated carbon dioxide emissions per passenger for sample flight distances, based on DEFRA 2024 emission factors.
| Route Type | Distance | Economy | Premium Eco | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-haul | 800 km | 204 kg | 326 kg | 592 kg | 816 kg |
| Medium-haul | 3,000 km | 468 kg | 749 kg | 1357 kg | 1872 kg |
| Long-haul | 8,000 km | 1200 kg | 1920 kg | 3480 kg | 4800 kg |
Values are estimates based on average emission factors. Actual emissions vary by aircraft type, load factor, and routing.
Nearby Airports
Airports closest to Diego Aracena Airport that may serve as alternatives.
| Airport | IATA | City | Country | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chacalluta Airport | ARI | Arica | Chile | 243 km |
| Coronel FAP Carlos Ciriani Santa Rosa International Airport | TCQ | Tacna | Peru | 275 km |
| Andrés Sabella Gálvez International Airport | ANF | Antofagasta | Chile | 323 km |
| El Loa Airport | CJC | Calama | Chile | 254 km |
| Uyuni Airport | UYU | Uyuni | Bolivia | 348 km |
| Capitan Nicolas Rojas Airport | POI | Potosi | Bolivia | 479 km |
| Rodríguez Ballón International Airport | AQP | Arequipa | Peru | 487 km |
| Juan Mendoza Airport | ORU | Oruro | Bolivia | 433 km |
Other Airports in Chile
Andrés Sabella Gálvez International Airport
ANFAntofagasta
Chacalluta Airport
ARIArica
Balmaceda Airport
BBABalmaceda
El Loa Airport
CJCCalama
Mocopulli Airport
MHCCastro
Carriel Sur Airport
CCPConcepcion
Desierto de Atacama Airport
CPOCopiapo
Mataveri Airport
IPCEaster Island
La Florida Airport
LSCLa Serena
Cañal Bajo Carlos - Hott Siebert Airport
ZOSOsorno
El Tepual Airport
PMCPuerto Montt
Pdte. Carlos Ibañez del Campo Airport
PUQPunta Arenas
Geographic & Timezone Details
Position
- Latitude (DMS)
- 20° 32' 6.7" S
- Longitude (DMS)
- 70° 10' 52.7" W
- Latitude (Decimal)
- -20.535200
- Longitude (Decimal)
- -70.181297
- Hemisphere
- Southern / Western
Timezone
- IANA Timezone
- America/Santiago
- UTC Offset
- GMT-4
- Current Local Time
- 01:36 PM
- Elevation (ft)
- 155 ft
- Elevation (m)
- 47 m
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the IATA code for Diego Aracena Airport?
The IATA code for Diego Aracena Airport is IQQ, and its ICAO code is SCDA. The airport is located in Iquique, Chile.
How many destinations can you fly to from IQQ?
There are 5 direct destinations available from Diego Aracena Airport (IQQ) in Iquique, Chile.
What airlines fly from IQQ?
There are 3 airlines operating from IQQ, including LAN Airlines, Pal airlines, Sky Airline.
What timezone is Diego Aracena Airport in?
Diego Aracena Airport is in the America/Santiago timezone (GMT-4). The airport is located in the Southern and Western hemispheres.
What is the elevation of Diego Aracena Airport?
Diego Aracena Airport sits at an elevation of 155 feet (47 meters) above sea level.
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