El Loa Airport


El Loa Airport is the major airport serving Calama, a city in the Antofagasta Region of Chile. It is one of the largest airports in Chile.
The airport is from the city centre. It currently accommodates aircraft with a maximum wingspan of, so it is limited to narrow-body airliners like the Airbus A320 or Boeing 737. There are plans to construct a second runway with capacity to accommodate wide body jets and military aircraft.
Previously, it became an international airport and serves international flights to Lima, Peru. which was operated by LATAM Peru but it was suspended in March 2020 due to the pandemic.

Facilities

Passenger terminal

A new passenger terminal was inaugurated in 2014. It includes three air bridges, an expanded apron, and 12 commercial locations. In addition, there was extensive landscaping around the terminal and a new car park was built.

Other facilities

In parallel to the development of the new terminal, a new high control tower, fire brigade service centre, Air Club Hangar, and wastewater treatment plant were opened.