Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ): Codes, Runways & Location
Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (IATA: CUZ · ICAO: SPZO) is a large airport serving Cusco, Peru. It lies at 13.5357° S, 71.9388° W, 10860 ft (3310 m) above sea level.
Overview of Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport
Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a large airport, serving the area of Cusco in Peru. It is identified by the IATA code CUZ and the ICAO code SPZO. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 3397 m (11146 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: asphalt. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 10860 ft (3310 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Quincemil Air Base (UMI) about 133 km away.
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Airport Details & Runways
Physical characteristics from the public-domain OurAirports dataset.
Location & Runway Capacity
Aircraft capacity by runway length
Longest runway ≈ 3,397 m — A380 / 747 capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport
Where is Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport located?
Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport is located in Cusco, Peru. Its coordinates are 13.5357° S, 71.9388° W.
What is the airport code for Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport?
Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport has an IATA code of CUZ and an ICAO code of SPZO.
How long is the runway at Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport?
Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport's longest runway is about 3397 m (11146 ft), which can support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380.
How many runways does Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport have?
Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport a major airport?
Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport is classified as a large airport with scheduled commercial service.
About this data
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