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Diego Aracena International Airport (IQQ)
Diego Aracena International Airport is an international airport serving Iquique (Tarapacá Region), Chile. Its IATA code is IQQ and its ICAO code is SCDA. It has one runway, 3,350 m long.
- IATAIQQ
- ICAOSCDA
- This airport
- International airport
Airport facts
- IATA code
- IQQ
- ICAO code
- SCDA
- City
- Iquique
- Region / province
- Tarapacá Region
- Country / territory
- Chile
- Category
- Large airport
- Coordinates
- 20.5363° S, 70.1814° W
- Elevation
- 47 m (155 ft)
- Time zone
- America/Santiago (UTC-03:00)estimated from location
- Runways
- 1
- Longest runway
- 3,350 m (10,991 ft)
Runways
Runway data as published by OurAirports. Lengths are given in metres and feet.
| Runway | Length | Surface |
|---|---|---|
| 01/19 | 3,350 m10,991 ft | Asphalt |
Distance and flight time to Vietnam
Great-circle distance to Vietnam’s three main international airports and an indicative direct flight time (about 800 km/h plus 30 minutes for take-off and landing). Real air cargo routings often include a transit hub and take longer.
Da Nang (DAD)
19,487 km
Direct flight: ≈ 24 h 50 min
Hanoi (HAN)
19,591 km
Direct flight: ≈ 25 h
Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)
18,883 km
Direct flight: ≈ 24 h 5 min
Radio frequencies
Published frequencies for reference only — not for navigation.
| Service | Frequency |
|---|---|
| Approach APP | 122.700 MHz |
| Ground GND | 121.700 MHz |
| Radio RDO | 127.300 MHz |
| Tower TWR | 118.900 MHz |
Air freight to and from Diego Aracena International Airport
Global Logistic Group arranges air cargo between Vietnam and Iquique through airline and partner networks. Typical services include:
- Export and import air freight, consolidated or direct, with booking on scheduled passenger and freighter flights
- Pick-up, packing, labelling and documentation, including air waybills (AWB) and certificates of origin
- Customs clearance in Vietnam and coordination with partners at destination
- Special cargo on request, such as dangerous goods, perishables or temperature-sensitive shipments, subject to airline acceptance
- Door-to-door delivery and combined sea–air or road–air solutions
Services, capacity and transit times depend on the airport, airline and cargo. We confirm them with each quotation.
Nearby international airports in Chile
| Airport | IATA | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Chacalluta International Airport | ARI | 244 km |
| Andrés Sabella Gálvez International Airport | ANF | 325 km |
| Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport | SCL | 1,431 km |
| Carriel Sur International Airport | CCP | 1,827 km |
| La Araucanía International Airport | ZCO | 2,058 km |
| El Tepual International Airport | PMC | 2,341 km |
Frequently asked questions
What are the airport codes of Diego Aracena International Airport?
The IATA code of Diego Aracena International Airport is IQQ and its ICAO code is SCDA. Use the IATA code on air waybills and cargo bookings.
Where is Diego Aracena International Airport located?
Diego Aracena International Airport is in Iquique, Tarapacá Region, Chile, at coordinates 20.5363° S, 70.1814° W and an elevation of 47 m (155 ft).
How far is Diego Aracena International Airport from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance from Diego Aracena International Airport to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) is about 18,883 km, to Hanoi (HAN) about 19,591 km and to Da Nang (DAD) about 19,487 km. An indicative direct flight to Ho Chi Minh City takes ≈ 24 h 5 min.
How long is the runway at Diego Aracena International Airport?
The longest runway at Diego Aracena International Airport is 3,350 m (10,991 ft) long, with a asphalt surface. The airport has one runway in the source data.
Can Global Logistic Group ship cargo to or from Diego Aracena International Airport?
Yes. GLG arranges air freight between Vietnam and Diego Aracena International Airport (IQQ) through airline and partner networks, including pick-up, documentation, customs clearance and delivery. Send us your cargo details for a quote and routing options.
Air Freight
Services, capacity and transit times depend on the airport, airline and cargo. We confirm them with each quotation.