Ricardo García Posada Airport

Airport Airport

IATA Code
ESR
ICAO Code
SCES
Airport Type
Medium Airport
Class
Unknown

Ricardo García Posada Airport is a regional airport serving the Copiapó area with a single passenger terminal. It handles regional scheduled flights and charter traffic rather than acting as an international hub.

Ricardo García Posada Airport
Elevation: 1597 m
-26.3111, -69.7652

Terminal Guide for Ricardo García Posada Airport #

The airport’s single terminal contains the check-in hall, security screening and a small departures lounge. Facilities are straightforward and close together; gates are within short walking distance from check-in.

Getting to and From Ricardo García Posada Airport #

Taxis and private transfers are the primary links to Copiapó and nearby towns; intercity buses serve the region from the city bus terminal rather than directly from the airport. Travel time to downtown Copiapó is typically under an hour depending on exact distance and traffic.

Facilities, Shopping, and Dining at Ricardo García Posada Airport #

Expect a small selection of cafés or kiosks, car rental services and basic passenger seating. Wi‑Fi and charging points may be available but limited in number. Luggage storage and hotel-concierge desks are generally not available on-site; arrange accommodation in Copiapó.

Tips for Ricardo García Posada Airport #

  • Book transfers to Copiapó in advance during mining-industry peak periods when demand rises.
  • Expect simple passenger processing - allow extra time if traveling with oversized luggage or equipment.
  • Check car-rental opening hours; counters may close between flights.

Weather & Climate near Ricardo García Posada Airport #

Climate

Ricardo García Posada Airport's climate is classified as Cold Desert - Cold Desert climate with mild summers (peaking in January) and cool winters (coldest in June). Temperatures range from 5°C to 25°C. Very dry conditions with minimal rainfall with a pronounced dry season.

Air Quality: AQI 41 Good
Best Time to Visit
JanuaryFebruaryMarch
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
33°
Warmest Month
-2°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the warmest month with highs of 25°C and lows of 12°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.

98 Ideal

Comfort

19°
Feels Like Mild
19°C
Temperature
12° 25°
43%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

0 mm
Rainfall
3.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
4.0
UV Index
Extreme
13.5h daylight

February

February is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 12°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.

98 Ideal

Comfort

18°
Feels Like Mild
18°C
Temperature
12° 25°
44%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

0 mm
Rainfall
3.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
3.7
UV Index
Extreme
12.9h daylight

March

March is cool with highs of 24°C and lows of 11°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.

98 Ideal

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
11° 24°
39%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

0 mm
Rainfall
3.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
3.0
UV Index
Extreme
12.1h daylight

April

April is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 9°C. Almost no rain and clear sunny skies.

90 Ideal

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
22°
33%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

1 mm
Rainfall
3.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.0
UV Index
Extreme
11.3h daylight

May

May is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 7°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.

84 Excellent

Comfort

14°
Feels Like Cool
14°C
Temperature
21°
29%
Humidity
Dry

Weather

1 mm
Rainfall
3.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.3
UV Index
High
10.7h daylight

June

June is the coolest month with highs of 18°C and lows of 5°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.

84 Excellent

Comfort

12°
Feels Like Cool
12°C
Temperature
19°
26%
Humidity
Dry

Weather

2 mm
Rainfall
3.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.9
UV Index
Moderate
10.4h daylight

July

July is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 5°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.

84 Excellent

Comfort

12°
Feels Like Cool
12°C
Temperature
19°
25%
Humidity
Dry

Weather

3 mm
Rainfall
3.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.0
UV Index
High
10.5h daylight

August

August is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 6°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.

84 Excellent

Comfort

13°
Feels Like Cool
13°C
Temperature
20°
24%
Humidity
Dry

Weather

2 mm
Rainfall
3.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.5
UV Index
High
11.1h daylight

September

September is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 7°C. Almost no rain and clear sunny skies.

86 Excellent

Comfort

14°
Feels Like Cool
14°C
Temperature
21°
26%
Humidity
Dry

Weather

1 mm
Rainfall
3.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.2
UV Index
Extreme
11.8h daylight

October

October is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 9°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.

90 Ideal

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
22°
28%
Humidity
Dry

Weather

0 mm
Rainfall
3.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
3.0
UV Index
Extreme
12.6h daylight

November

November is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 10°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.

90 Ideal

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
10° 23°
33%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

0 mm
Rainfall
3.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
3.6
UV Index
Extreme
13.3h daylight

December

December is cool with highs of 24°C and lows of 11°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.

98 Ideal

Comfort

18°
Feels Like Cool
18°C
Temperature
11° 24°
38%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

0 mm
Rainfall
3.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
4.0
UV Index
Extreme
13.6h daylight

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