Arturo Merino Benítez International

Santiago, Chile

IATASCL

ICAOSCEL

Active Runways

2 Runways

Longest: 3,800 m (12,467 ft)

Annual Passengers

~26.2 million

Recorded 2024

Flight Movements

Verify against DGAC Chile and Nuevo Pudahuel annual statistics

Commercial movements

Hub Classification

Chile’s principal international gateway

South America Hub

Aerodrome AlignmentApprox. Magnetic Heading

Orientation only · 2 runways

17L/35R17R/35L

Headings only—not geographic positions or runway spacing.

RUNWAY INVENTORY (2)ALL-WEATHER ILS CAPABLE

RWY 17L/35RAsphalt

LENGTH3,800 m (12,467 ft)

WIDTH45 m (148 ft)

Heavy Takeoff RatingWidebody Max

Magnetic: 170°Grooved High-Friction

RWY 17R/35LAsphalt

LENGTH3,748 m (12,297 ft)

WIDTH45 m (148 ft)

Heavy Takeoff RatingWidebody Max

Magnetic: 170°Grooved High-Friction

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