Rodríguez Ballón International Airport (AQP): Codes, Runways & Location
Rodríguez Ballón International Airport (IATA: AQP · ICAO: SPQU) is a large airport serving Arequipa, Peru. It lies at 16.3408° S, 71.5695° W, 8405 ft (2562 m) above sea level.
Overview of Rodríguez Ballón International Airport
Rodríguez Ballón International Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a large airport, serving the area of Arequipa in Peru. It is identified by the IATA code AQP and the ICAO code SPQU. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Rodríguez Ballón International Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 2980 m (9777 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support most wide-body jets, 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 8405 ft (2562 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being General Jorge Fernandez Maldon Airport (ILQ) about 152 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 ≈ 2,980 m — wide-body capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Rodríguez Ballón International Airport
Where is Rodríguez Ballón International Airport located?
Rodríguez Ballón International Airport is located in Arequipa, Peru. Its coordinates are 16.3408° S, 71.5695° W.
What is the airport code for Rodríguez Ballón International Airport?
Rodríguez Ballón International Airport has an IATA code of AQP and an ICAO code of SPQU.
How long is the runway at Rodríguez Ballón International Airport?
Rodríguez Ballón International Airport's longest runway is about 2980 m (9777 ft), which can support most wide-body jets.
How many runways does Rodríguez Ballón International Airport have?
Rodríguez Ballón International Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Rodríguez Ballón International Airport a major airport?
Rodríguez Ballón International Airport is classified as a large airport with scheduled commercial service.
About this data
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