Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM): Codes, Runways & Location
Jorge Chávez International Airport (IATA: LIM · ICAO: SPJC) is a large airport serving Lima, Peru. It lies at 12.0219° S, 77.1143° W, 113 ft (34 m) above sea level.
Overview of Jorge Chávez International Airport
Jorge Chávez International Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a large airport, serving the area of Lima in Peru. It is identified by the IATA code LIM and the ICAO code SPJC. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Jorge Chávez International Airport has 2 runways recorded. Its longest runway is about 3507 m (11506 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: concrete. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 113 ft (34 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Francisco Carle Airport (JAU) about 181 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 ≈ 3,507 m — A380 / 747 capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Jorge Chávez International Airport
Where is Jorge Chávez International Airport located?
Jorge Chávez International Airport is located in Lima, Peru. Its coordinates are 12.0219° S, 77.1143° W.
What is the airport code for Jorge Chávez International Airport?
Jorge Chávez International Airport has an IATA code of LIM and an ICAO code of SPJC.
How long is the runway at Jorge Chávez International Airport?
Jorge Chávez International Airport's longest runway is about 3507 m (11506 ft), which can support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380.
How many runways does Jorge Chávez International Airport have?
Jorge Chávez International Airport has 2 runways recorded in the dataset, with concrete surfacing.
Is Jorge Chávez International Airport a major airport?
Jorge Chávez International Airport is classified as a large airport with scheduled commercial service.
About this data
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