Schedules here shift with mining charters and weather; last-minute cancellations are common.

Call the airline or Codelco travel desk the evening prior; desert wind and dust can delay or scrub afternoon departures.

The entire passenger flow is a single room; boarding is announced verbally and by staff at the door.

There is no separate departure lounge or gate bank — when they open the apron door, go immediately.

Expect at most a small kiosk or vending; do not count on a hot meal airside.

Stock water and snacks in El Salvador town; Atacama heat and altitude make dehydration a real risk.

ESR traffic is thin; many consumer flight trackers lag or miss charter changes entirely.

Use your carrier’s direct channel or the Codelco/contractor shuttle desk for real departure status.

Schedules here shift with mining charters and weather; last-minute cancellations are common.

Call the airline or Codelco travel desk the evening prior; desert wind and dust can delay or scrub afternoon departures.

The entire passenger flow is a single room; boarding is announced verbally and by staff at the door.

There is no separate departure lounge or gate bank — when they open the apron door, go immediately.

Expect at most a small kiosk or vending; do not count on a hot meal airside.

Stock water and snacks in El Salvador town; Atacama heat and altitude make dehydration a real risk.

ESR traffic is thin; many consumer flight trackers lag or miss charter changes entirely.

Use your carrier’s direct channel or the Codelco/contractor shuttle desk for real departure status.