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SCDA
Diego Aracena Airport · Iquique
Key Facts
Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.
ILS Approach StatusILS FREQUENCIES VERIFIED ✅
Field Elevation
155 ft / 47 m
Transition Altitude
10,000 ft
Primary Channel
TWR 118.90 MHz (IQUIQUE TWR)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
01/19 · 10,991 ft · AsphaltLIGHTEDFlight Planning
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Diego Aracena Airport (SCDA), located in Iquique, 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 155 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
Diego Aracena Airport
ICAO / IATA
SCDA / IQQ
Municipality
Iquique
Country
Region
CL-TA — Tarapacá Region
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
10,000 ft
Elevation
155 ft
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Runway 01 / 19
ILS EQUIPPEDLIGHTED
Runway Length: 10,991 ft / 3,350 m
Runway Width: 148 ft / 45 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 6° / 186°
Runway Width: 148 ft / 45 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 6° / 186°
RWY 01 (6°)
110.30 MHz
IDENT: I-IQQ | CRS: 9°
RWY 19 (186°)
No ILS / Visual Only
APP IQUIQUE APP
122.70 MHz
GND GND
121.70 MHz
RDO IQUIQUE RDO
127.30 MHz
TWR IQUIQUE TWR
118.90 MHz
Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026