Carriel Sur International Airport (IATA: CCP, ICAO: SCIE) is located in Talcahuano, Greater Concepción in the Bío Bío Region, 8 km (5 mi) from Concepción downtown. It is one of the largest airports in Chile and serves domestic traffic for LATAM Airlines, JetSmart and Sky Airline. It also serves as a primary alternate airport for Arturo Merino Benitez Airport, usually receiving international traffic from Santiago when that airport closes due to weather.
Carriel Sur International Airport Aeropuerto Carriel Sur | |||||||||||
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| Airport type | Public | ||||||||||
| Operator | Sociedad Concesionaria Aeropuerto Carriel Sur S.A. | ||||||||||
| Serves | Concepción, Chile | ||||||||||
| Location | Talcahuano | ||||||||||
| Elevation AMSL | 26 ft / 8 m | ||||||||||
| Coordinates | 36°46′21″S 73°03′47″W / 36.77250°S 73.06306°W | ||||||||||
| Website | aeropuertocarrielsur | ||||||||||
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History
editAlthough plans to build an airport near Concepción date back to 1954, construction began only in 1960, shortly after the 22 May earthquake, as it became imperative to build a modern airport to link Chile's south-central region with the rest of the country. The airport was opened to the public on 3 January 1968.
No airline accidents have been recorded at the airport, although bird ingestions during takeoff have occurred, causing rejected takeoffs or emergency returns from departing aircraft.[citation needed] No casualties from these ingestions have been recorded.[citation needed]
In 2000, the original terminal building was decommissioned and turned over to the aviation authority for administrative use. A new terminal, operated by AEROSUR S.A., was opened north of the latter allowing the installation of four jetways, Customs and Immigration service, a VIP lounge, and a duty-free store. The old ramp was retained, increasing the number of parking spaces from five to ten (the original five plus four jetways and one remote parking adjacent to jetway #4)
Airlines and destinations
edit| Airlines | Destinations |
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| JetSmart Chile | Antofagasta, Arica, Balmaceda, Calama, Iquique, La Serena, Puerto Montt, Punta Arenas, Santiago de Chile |
| LATAM Chile | Antofagasta, Puerto Montt,[6] Punta Arenas, Santiago de Chile Seasonal: Calama[7] |
| Sky Airline | Iquique, Santiago de Chile |
Access
editThe airport is located 6 km (4 mi) from Concepción downtown and 12 km (7 mi) from Talcahuano downtown.
Car
editThe airport is well served by the Interportuaria Talcahuano – Penco expressway (Airport Exit).
Bus
editBus transportation is available through Biobus, a public transport bus line, operated by FESUR, connecting Biotren Concepción Station to the airport.
Air traffic control
editCarriel Sur does not have radar service for approach and departure control. This service is provided using non-radar protocols, in coordination with Santiago's Area Control Center. Carriel Sur's control tower provides ground, tower, and approach services on a 24-hour basis and is staffed by three air traffic controllers at all times.
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "METAR/Synop Information for SCIE (85682) in Concepcion, Chile". Gladstonefamily.net. Retrieved 2 March 2023.
- ^ "Junta Aeronáutica Civil stats (government)". Archived from the original on 20 March 2022. Retrieved 26 January 2018.
- ^ SkyVector Concepcion Airport
- ^ Airport information for Carriel Sur International Airport at Great Circle Mapper.
- ^ Airport record for Aeropuerto Internacional Carriel Sur at Landings.com
- ^ "LATAM Chile July 2024 Domestic Network Additions". Aeroroutes. Retrieved 14 May 2024.
- ^ "LATAM Chile 3Q23 Seasonal Concepcion – Calama Service". Aeroroutes. Retrieved 5 May 2023.
External links
edit- OurAirports – Carriel Sur
- FallingRain – Carriel Sur Airport
- Accident history for Carriel Sur Airport at Aviation Safety Network
- Current weather for Concepción at NOAA/NWS
