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Rodríguez Ballón International Airport

IATA AQPICAO SPQU🇵🇪 Arequipa
Coordinates
16.3408°S, 71.5695°W
Elevation
8,405 ft (2,562 m)
Type
Large airport
Region
PE-ARE
Time zone
Lima(UTC-05:00)
Magnetic variation
7° W

Daylight today(Jul 13, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:53
Sunrise
06:16
Sunset
17:29
Civil dusk
17:53

About 11h 14m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.

About Rodríguez Ballón International Airport

Rodríguez Ballón International Airport

Rodríguez Ballón International Airport is an airport serving Arequipa, the capital of Arequipa Region and Peru's second largest city. This airport and Cusco's Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport are the main air hubs in southern Peru. It is named for early Peruvian aviator Alfredo Rodríguez Ballón. It is the third busiest airport in Peru.

Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.

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Where you can fly from here

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Current scheduled routes & daily frequency by AeroDataBox. Approximate — confirm bookable schedules with the airline.

Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
10 / 28▸ displaced9,777 ft / 2,980 m148 ftAspLightedOpen

Radio frequencies (3)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
APPAREQUIPA APP118.700 MHz
GNDGND121.900 MHz
TWRAREQUIPA TWR118.700 MHz

Navaids(1)

Airlines & destinations

Nonstop destinations (5)

Route data from OpenFlights — historical and may be out of date. Check current schedules.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Rodríguez Ballón International Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Rodríguez Ballón International Airport?

The ICAO code for Rodríguez Ballón International Airport is SPQU, and its IATA code is AQP.

Where is Rodríguez Ballón International Airport located?

Rodríguez Ballón International Airport is large airport located in Arequipa, Peru, at an elevation of 8,405 ft (2,562 m).

How many runways does Rodríguez Ballón International Airport have?

Rodríguez Ballón International Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 9,777 ft / 2,980 m.

Which airlines fly to Rodríguez Ballón International Airport?

Airlines historically serving Rodríguez Ballón International Airport include AeroMéxico, Amaszonas, American Airlines, Iberia Airlines, LAN Airlines, Peruvian Airlines, among 7 carriers (based on OpenFlights route data, which may be out of date).

How many destinations are served from Rodríguez Ballón International Airport?

Historical data lists 5 nonstop destinations from Rodríguez Ballón International Airport. Always check current schedules.

What time zone is Rodríguez Ballón International Airport in?

Rodríguez Ballón International Airport is in the America/Lima time zone (UTC-05:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Rodríguez Ballón International Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Rodríguez Ballón International Airport is approximately 7° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Rodríguez Ballón International Airport?

The nearest airport to Rodríguez Ballón International Airport is Vitor Airport (SPVR), about 16.3 nm to the wsw, followed by Mariano Melgar Airport and Siguas Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Rodríguez Ballón International Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.