Airport
Coposa Airport (CPP)
Coposa Airport is a high-altitude private aerodrome serving the Pica commune and the Collahuasi copper mining area in Chile's Tarapacá Region. From here, road connections continue toward Pica, Iquique and the surrounding Andean highlands.
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About Coposa Airport
Coposa Airport is a high-altitude private aerodrome in the Tarapacá Region of northern Chile, located beside the Salar de Coposa within the commune of Pica. It primarily serves the Doña Inés de Collahuasi copper mine, one of the world's largest copper operations.
Set at about 3,800 m (12,468 ft) above sea level, it is among the highest airfields in Chile. Its main asphalt runway (17/35) is 3,200 m long, and operations are generally limited to daylight hours. The high altitude and strong Andean winds make approach and landing demanding.
The airport lies about 73 km east-southeast of the town of Pica and roughly 13 km west of the Bolivia border, around 163 km from Iquique, the regional capital. Road access connects the site with Pica and Iquique, with most travel organized by mining operators or pre-arranged ground transport.
As a private, industrial aerodrome, Coposa is focused on crew changes and operational flights rather than scheduled public passenger service. Travelers heading to or from the Collahuasi area should plan transfers in advance, since public transport options at the site are limited.
Terminal Overview
Terminals
Coposa Airport operates as a private aerodrome with a single compact passenger area rather than separate public terminals. Operations are concentrated on mining-company and charter flights, without dedicated domestic and international terminal zones.
Ground Transportation Services to and from Coposa Airport
Transfers
Book private transfers from Coposa Airport to Pica, Iquique and mining or industrial sites across the Tarapacá Region.
Hourly Chauffeur
Arrange a professional chauffeur by the hour for flexible travel from Coposa to Iquique, Pica, business meetings or mining-related journeys.
Car Rental
For independent travel from Coposa toward Pica and Iquique, a rental or chauffeured 4x4 vehicle can be arranged for the high-altitude mountain roads.
Bus & Group Transfers
Organize minibuses or charter buses for mine crews and groups traveling between Coposa Airport, Iquique, Pica and nearby facilities.
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