La Florida Airport — La Serena-Coquimbo, Chile
← Looking for a different airport? Search hereThe airport code for La Florida Airport (La Serena-Coquimbo) is LSC — its ICAO code is SCSE.
Distance & flight time from LSC
La Florida Airport
LSC is La Florida Airport, the airport serving the twin coastal cities of La Serena and Coquimbo in northern Chile. It handles domestic flights connecting the region to Santiago, supporting both business travel and tourism to Chile's popular Elqui Valley, known for pisco production and some of the clearest night skies in the world for astronomical observation. La Serena is one of Chile's oldest cities and a summer beach destination, and LSC provides the primary air link for visitors who prefer not to make the roughly six-hour drive from the capital. The airport's runway and terminal are modest in scale, reflecting its role as a regional rather than international gateway.
Runways at La Florida Airport (LSC)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/30 | 6358 ft (1938 m) | 148 ft (45 m) | ASP |
Radio frequencies for La Florida Airport (LSC)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| APP | SANTIAGO APP | 128.1 MHz |
| GND | GND | 121.9 MHz |
| RDO | RDO | 127.3 MHz |
| TWR | LA SERENA TWR | 118.6 MHz |
Airports near La Florida Airport (LSC)
- Vallenar Airport (VLR) — 152.9 km (95.0 mi)
- Desierto de Atacama Airport (CPO) — 298.1 km (185.2 mi)
- Domingo Faustino Sarmiento Airport (UAQ) — 323.3 km (200.9 mi)
- Viña del Mar Airport (KNA) — 338.3 km (210.2 mi)
- Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL) — 388.6 km (241.5 mi)
- Governor Francisco Gabrielli International Airport (MDZ) — 396.6 km (246.4 mi)
- Chañaral Airport (CNR) — 402.7 km (250.2 mi)
- Ricardo García Posada Airport (ESR) — 424.8 km (264.0 mi)
LSC is La Florida Airport serving La Serena-Coquimbo, Chile. People searching LSC usually want flight connections to Santiago and access to the Elqui Valley wine and astronomy region, not to be confused with airports in other Chilean cities.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for La Florida Airport?
The IATA code for La Florida Airport is LSC.
What is the ICAO code for La Florida Airport?
The ICAO code for La Florida Airport is SCSE. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.