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Small regional gateway serving Chile's Atacama coastal desert.
Location
Chañaral, Chile
Chañaral Airport (IATA: CNR, ICAO: SCRA) is a small regional airport serving the city of Chañaral in the Atacama Region of northern Chile. It provides limited air connectivity for this coastal mining and port community situated along the Pacific coast.
The airport operates at a modest scale befitting the small population of Chañaral, which is primarily known for its copper mining industry and proximity to Pan de Azúcar National Park. Scheduled commercial service has been limited or intermittent, and the facility largely serves general aviation and occasional charter operations.
Getting to & from
Ground access to the city of Chañaral is available by road, with the airport located in close proximity to the urban center.
Airlines here
Scheduled commercial airline service at Chañaral Airport has been limited and intermittent, with no major carriers consistently operating regular routes.
Notable facts
- ›Located in Chile's Atacama Region, one of the driest areas on Earth.
- ›Chañaral city is a center for copper mining and related industries.
- ›The airport is in close proximity to Pan de Azúcar National Park, a tourist destination.
- ›The facility primarily supports general aviation rather than regular scheduled commercial service.
- ›Chañaral suffered significant environmental damage from mining tailings discharged into Chañaral Bay for decades.
This profile is provided for general information only. Details may be inaccurate or outdated — always verify with the airport's official website before acting on them.
