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SCAT
Desierto de Atacama Airport · Copiapo
Key Facts
Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.
ILS Approach StatusILS FREQUENCIES VERIFIED ✅
Field Elevation
670 ft / 204 m
Transition Altitude
10,000 ft
Primary Channel
—
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
17/35 · 7,218 ft · AsphaltLIGHTEDFlight Planning
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Desierto de Atacama Airport (SCAT), located in Copiapo, Chile. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 1 active runway with a maximum elevation of 670 ft. Instrument approaches (IFR) are supported with verified ILS frequencies and identifiers for precision landings.Reference the data below for primary communication channels and detailed runway characteristics. Pilots should observe a Transition Altitude of 10,000 ft verified for this field for altimeter reset procedures.
Full Name
Desierto de Atacama Airport
ICAO / IATA
SCAT / CPO
Municipality
Copiapo
Country
Region
CL-AT — Atacama Region
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
10,000 ft
Elevation
670 ft
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Runway 17 / 35
ILS EQUIPPEDLIGHTED
Runway Length: 7,218 ft / 2,200 m
Runway Width: 148 ft / 45 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 175.3° / 355.3°
Runway Width: 148 ft / 45 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 175.3° / 355.3°
RWY 17 (175.3°)
109.70 MHz
IDENT: I-CPO | CRS: 170°
RWY 35 (355.3°)
No ILS / Visual Only
No frequency data available.
Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026