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  "address": {
    "@type": "PostalAddress",
    "addressCountry": "Chile",
    "addressLocality": "Copiap\u00f3"
  },
  "airlines": [
    "LATAM Chile"
  ],
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      "name": "Domestic to Domestic Connection Time",
      "value": "45 minutes"
    },
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "Domestic to International Connection Time",
      "value": "90 minutes"
    },
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "International to Domestic Connection Time",
      "value": "90 minutes"
    },
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "International to International Connection Time",
      "value": "120 minutes"
    },
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      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "Interline Connection Time",
      "value": "120 minutes"
    }
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  "city": "Copiap\u00f3",
  "code": "CPO",
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  "connection_tips": "Desierto de Atacama Airport (CPO) is the commercial gateway for Copiap\u00f3, Caldera, Bahia Inglesa, and much of the wider Atacama access corridor, but the useful connection advice is about geography more than about the terminal. The airport is not especially hard to use, and domestic service to Santiago is regular enough to make it a practical regional spoke. The bigger issue is that the airport sits well away from the city and coast, so the ground transfer is a real part of the trip and should not be treated as an afterthought.\n\nThat matters whether you are heading into mining territory, the coast, or high-altitude expedition travel. If your itinerary continues to mountain objectives, remote work sites, or beach accommodation, the airport is just the first step in a much longer logistics chain. For passengers connecting onward through Santiago, CPO works well as long as the hub connection has enough margin. For travelers on separate tickets or on time-critical industrial schedules, it is safer to protect the Santiago side than to assume every Atacama sector will operate perfectly.\n\nUse CPO as a strong regional spoke, but build the day around the road segment and the larger hub connection. Pre-arrange the transfer if arrival timing matters, especially to Bahia Inglesa, Caldera, or mine transport. The terminal side is straightforward. The real connection complexity begins once the desert road leg or Santiago onward flight becomes part of the plan.",
  "country": "Chile",
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  "frequent_traveler_tip": [
    "Opened February 2005 replacing smaller Chamonate Airport - designed for A320/Boeing 737 operations.",
    "Located 16km inland from Pacific coast in Atacama Desert - world's driest non-polar desert.",
    "Rental cars can be useful for mining visits and wider Atacama road trips.",
    "Airport serves as gateway to Ojos del Salado volcano - world's highest active volcano at 6,893m.",
    "Only domestic flights available - all services to Santiago via LATAM Chile and SKY Airline."
  ],
  "global_map_link": "https://www.google.com/maps?q=Desierto+de+Atacama+Airport",
  "google_maps_reviews": {
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    "total_reviews": 0
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  "hotel_affiliate_link": "https://book.beatthatflight.com.au/?currency=CLP",
  "iataCode": "CPO",
  "icao": "SCAT",
  "international": false,
  "last_modified": "May 2026",
  "last_updated": "2026-03-29",
  "latitude": -27.2611999512,
  "layover_planner_info": "Limited amenities; arrange layover needs in advance.",
  "longitude": -70.7791976929,
  "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": "Desierto de Atacama Airport",
  "region": "South America",
  "related_airports": [
    {
      "code": "SCL",
      "name": "Arturo Merino Ben\u00edtez International"
    },
    {
      "code": "CNR",
      "name": "Cha\u00f1aral Airport"
    }
  ],
  "terminal_info": "Desierto de Atacama Airport (CPO/SCAT) is the primary aviation hub serving the city of Copiap\u00f3 and the Atacama Region of northern Chile. Located in the heart of the Atacama Desert, approximately 50 kilometers west of the city, the airport is a critical gateway for the region's massive mining industry and its growing tourism sector, particularly for those visiting the Ojos del Salado volcano and the coastal areas of Caldera. It primarily facilitates regular scheduled domestic flights to Santiago, operated by major carriers such as LATAM Chile and SKY Airline.\n\nThe terminal building is a modern and efficient facility designed to handle the regional passenger volume with a focus on comfort in the desert environment. Inside, travelers will find a unified departures and arrivals hall, featuring multiple check-in counters, a streamlined security checkpoint, and a spacious air-conditioned waiting room. Amenities at CPO include several cafes offering regional snacks and beverages, a selection of local retail stalls featuring Atacama-themed souvenirs and mineral specimens, and clean restroom facilities. The terminal design provides a professional and welcoming atmosphere, reflecting its role as a key piece of infrastructure for northern Chile.\n\nOperational capacity at Desierto de Atacama Airport is supported by a single paved runway measuring approximately 2,200 meters in length, which is capable of handling narrow-body commercial jets such as the Airbus A320 and Boeing 737. Navigation through the terminal is exceptionally easy due to its compact and logical layout. For ground transportation, the airport is located about 50 kilometers from Copiap\u00f3 and near the coastal town of Caldera, with official taxi services and several car rental agencies readily available to transport visitors to their local destinations or regional hotels.",
  "terminal_map_url": "https://skyvector.com/airport/SCAT/Desierto-de-Atacama-Airport"
}