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Coposa Airport (CPP)

Pica, Chile · small airport · -20.750° -68.683° ·
Airport Information
IATA CodeCPP
ICAO CodeSCKP
Typesmall airport
NameCoposa Airport
MunicipalityPica
CountryChile
ContinentSA
Latitude-20.750° S
Longitude-68.683° W
Elevation12468 ft
Climate ZoneTropical
Scheduled ServiceYes
Score50
Local TimeLoading...
Country & Timezone Info
CountryChile
ISO Code
RegionPica
Continent CodeSA
IANA TimezoneAmerica/Santiago
UTC Offset (Standard)UTC-4
DST OffsetUTC-3
Current Offset--

🌬 Best Time to Fly

Recommended: May – October
Dry season in most of South America
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Dry: May–OctWet: Nov–Apr

✈ Airlines Serving CPP

LA — LATAM AirlinesG3 — Gol AirlinesAR — Aerolíneas ArgentinasAV — Avianca

🌡 Climate — Tropical (20.8°S)

Jan
30°
22°
Feb
30°
22°
Mar
31°
22°
Apr
31°
23°
May
31°
23°
Jun
31°
23°
Jul
30°
22°
Aug
30°
22°
Sep
30°
22°
Oct
30°
22°
Nov
30°
22°
Dec
30°
22°
* Approximate average temperatures by month based on tropical latitude zone

✨ AI-Enhanced Insights

Coposa Airport (IATA: CPP, ICAO: SCKP) is a small high-altitude airfield in Chile’s Tarapacá Region, near the Salar de Coposa and the town of Pica. It primarily supports general aviation, mining operations, and charter flights in the remote Andean altiplano. The airport has limited passenger facilities and no scheduled commercial service.

💡 Local Tip
Even if you feel fine, drink more water than usual and use high-SPF sunscreen—the high-altitude sun and dry air can dehydrate you quickly.
🚖 Getting There

The airport is remote and has no public transport; arrange a private transfer or rental 4x4 in advance from Pica or Iquique. Road access can be rough and affected by altiplano weather, so confirm conditions locally. Allow extra travel time because distances are long and services are sparse.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the airport code for Coposa Airport?
A: Coposa Airport has the IATA code CPP and the ICAO code SCKP.

Q: Are there scheduled flights to Coposa Airport?
A: No, CPP does not have regular commercial airline service; it mainly handles private, charter, and mining-related flights.

Q: How do I get to Coposa Airport?
A: Access is usually by private vehicle or pre-arranged 4x4 transfer from Pica or nearby altiplano communities; there is no public bus service to the airfield.

Q: What should I know about the altitude?
A: The airport sits at a very high elevation in the Andes, so visitors should acclimatize, stay hydrated, and avoid overexertion.
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