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    "addressCountry": "Chile",
    "addressLocality": "Coquimbo"
  },
  "airlines": [
    "LATAM Chile"
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      "name": "Domestic to Domestic Connection Time",
      "value": "45 minutes"
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    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "Domestic to International Connection Time",
      "value": "90 minutes"
    },
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      "name": "International to Domestic Connection Time",
      "value": "90 minutes"
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      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "International to International Connection Time",
      "value": "120 minutes"
    },
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      "name": "Interline Connection Time",
      "value": "120 minutes"
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  "city": "Coquimbo",
  "code": "COW",
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  "connection_tips": "Tambillos Airport (COW) is not the airport most travelers to Coquimbo and La Serena should build their itinerary around. In practice, the commercial gateway for the area is La Florida Airport in La Serena, while Tambillos functions more as a local or specialized field tied to charters, training, and private operations. That means any 'connection' through COW is really a transfer between private aviation and the local road network rather than a normal airline handoff.\n\nFor a traveler headed to the Elqui Valley, Coquimbo waterfront, or the wider region, the airport question is usually simple: if you are on scheduled commercial travel, use La Serena. If you are arriving at Tambillos by private arrangement, then all that matters is the ground transfer and how it lines up with the actual destination. The field itself is not where recovery options will appear if a plan changes, so a late arrival or vehicle problem can become the main trip issue very quickly.\n\nUse COW only with a pre-arranged surface plan. Confirm who is meeting you and how long the road leg to Coquimbo or La Serena will take, and do not confuse geographic closeness with transport resilience. Tambillos can be useful for specialized local access, but for most travelers the stronger and more reliable connection strategy in this part of Chile runs through La Serena's commercial airport instead.",
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  "frequent_traveler_tip": [
    "Tambillos mainly supports mining activity and private regional flying.",
    "Coastal camanchaca fog can cut visibility and delay flights here.",
    "La Serena La Florida Airport (LSC) 15km north handles most commercial flights to Coquimbo region.",
    "The historic Tambillos district is known for cobalt, iron, and copper.",
    "Morning fog is common, so check local weather before heading out."
  ],
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  "iataCode": "COW",
  "icao": "SCCQ",
  "international": false,
  "last_modified": "June 2026",
  "last_updated": "2026-03-29",
  "latitude": -30.198889,
  "layover_planner_info": "Limited amenities; arrange layover needs in advance.",
  "longitude": -71.246944,
  "mct_domestic_to_domestic": 45,
  "mct_domestic_to_international": 90,
  "mct_interline": 120,
  "mct_international_to_domestic": 90,
  "mct_international_to_international": 120,
  "missed_connection_help": "Contact airline service desk for missed connections.",
  "name": "Tambillos Airport",
  "region": "South America",
  "related_airports": [
    {
      "code": "SCL",
      "name": "Arturo Merino Ben\u00edtez International"
    },
    {
      "code": "LSC",
      "name": "La Florida Airport"
    },
    {
      "code": "OVL",
      "name": "El Tuqui Airport"
    }
  ],
  "terminal_info": "Tambillos Airport (COW/SCCQ) is a significant regional aviation facility located in the Coquimbo Province of northern Chile, serving the city of Coquimbo and the nearby coastal resort areas. As a primary air link for the southern part of the Atacama region, the airport plays a vital role in supporting regional commerce, private aviation, and the local mining industry. It primarily facilitates domestic flight operations, including private charters and occasional regional services that connect Coquimbo with larger centers like La Serena and Santiago.\n\nThe terminal infrastructure at Tambillos is a modest and functional structure designed to manage the regional passenger volume with Chilean efficiency. Inside, travelers will find a unified departures and arrivals hall, which includes basic check-in counters and a sheltered waiting area with seating. Amenities at the airport are focused on the essentials, such as clean restroom facilities and general information signage. Due to its regional focus and smaller scale, there are no extensive retail shops or diverse dining options available on-site, so visitors are encouraged to make any necessary food or supply purchases in the city of Coquimbo before their flight.\n\nOperational capacity at Tambillos Airport is supported by a single paved runway measuring approximately 1,200 meters in length, which is designed to support various light and medium-sized general aviation aircraft and small regional turboprops. Navigation through the terminal is exceptionally easy due to its compact and logical layout. For ground transportation, the airport is located within a few kilometers of the town center, with private vehicle transfers and local transport options readily available to transport visitors to their final destination or to the scenic beaches of the Coquimbo coast. Travelers should be mindful of the coastal fog known locally as camanchaca, which can occasionally impact flight visibility and schedules in this part of Chile.",
  "terminal_map_url": "https://skyvector.com/airport/SCCQ/Tambillos-Airport"
}