SCL
Transportation & Travel abbreviation · Airport Code
| Stands for | Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport |
|---|---|
| Categories | Transportation & Travel |
SCL stands for Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport, an airport code abbreviation.
Chile's main airport and the home hub of LATAM Airlines, located in Pudahuel about 17 kilometers northwest of central Santiago.
Example: From SCL you can see the snow-capped Andes on takeoff, so grab a window seat.
Usage notes
ICAO code SCEL. Named for Arturo Merino Benítez, founder of the Chilean Air Force and of the airline LAN, which became LATAM after its 2012 merger with Brazil's TAM. A new international terminal opened in 2022. Flights to Easter Island and Patagonia connect through Santiago.
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