Airport Copiapo

Airport Copiapo

Copiapo - Desierto de Atacama Airport is an important airport in the South American Republic of Chile. From Copiapi regular flights are operated to the capital Santiago de Chile, from here further connections are available.
  • URL: Official website
  • Time zone: GMT -4
  • Service telephone: +56 52 252 104
  • Address: Aeropuerto Copiapó - Desierto de Atacama, III Región de Atacama, Chile
  • Operating company: Dirección de Aeronautica Civil de Chile (DGAC) & Sociedad Concesionaria Aeropuerto Regional de Atacama S.A.
  • Parking: yes; paid parking – about 170 short and long term spaces.
  • Nearby cities: Copiapó (46 km)
  • Directions by car: The airport is on the Ruta Panamericana, about 24 km or 16 miles south of Caldera and about 54 km or 34 miles north west of Copaipo.
  • Flight distribution on the days of the week: Monday (17.21%), Tuesday (13.73%), Wednesday (17.31%), Thursday (13.73%), Friday (16.05%), Saturday (11.41%), Sunday (10.54%)
  • Alternative spelling: Aeropuerto Desierto de Atacama, Copiapó, Κοπιαπό, Χιλή, Копьяпо, Чили, Копіапо, 코피아포-칠레, 科皮亞波-智利, कॉपियापो - चिली, کوپیاپو, コピアポ-チリ

Location
Opened in 2005, the airport is about 54 km or 34 miles northwest of Caldera. The airport is easy to reach on the highway 5 (Ruta Panamericana). For the onward journey please use the taxis and colectivos. There is a also a regular bus service between Caldera and Copiapo which stops at the airport if necessary.