AQP Airport Code, Rodríguez Ballón International Airport
AQP is the IATA code for Rodríguez Ballón International Airport, the main international gateway for Arequipa, Peru. Airlines and booking systems use AQP, while pilots and air traffic control use the ICAO code SPQU. At 8405 ft (2562 m), this is a high-elevation airport, so aircraft need longer takeoff runs in the thinner air.
What is the Arequipa airport code?
The airport code for Rodríguez Ballón International Airport is AQP. This is the IATA code, the three-letter code you see on boarding passes, baggage tags and departure boards. The airport also has the ICAO code SPQU, used in flight plans and by air traffic control.
It carries scheduled service and ranks number 909 by connections in the dataset. Its ICAO code SPQU begins with S, the prefix ICAO assigns to South America.
Where is AQP?
Rodríguez Ballón International Airport serves Arequipa, Peru. It lies in the southern and western hemispheres, at 16.34° S, 71.57° W. At 8405 ft (2562 m), this is a high-elevation airport, so aircraft need longer takeoff runs in the thinner air.
Runways at AQP
It has a single paved runway. The longest is 9,777 ft (2.98 km), designated 10/28.
Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code for Arequipa?
The IATA airport code for Rodríguez Ballón International Airport in Arequipa is AQP. Its ICAO code is SPQU.
What is the 3-letter code for Arequipa?
The 3-letter IATA code for Rodríguez Ballón International Airport in Arequipa is AQP.
What airport is AQP?
AQP is Rodríguez Ballón International Airport, located in Arequipa, Peru.
What country is AQP in?
AQP (Rodríguez Ballón International Airport) is in Peru.
Where is AQP airport located?
Rodríguez Ballón International Airport (AQP) is in Arequipa, Peru, at coordinates -16.34079, -71.56949.
What is the ICAO code for Rodríguez Ballón International Airport?
The ICAO code for Rodríguez Ballón International Airport is SPQU. Pilots and air traffic control use it, while airlines and booking systems use the IATA code AQP.
What is the difference between AQP and SPQU?
AQP is the IATA code used for tickets and baggage. SPQU is the ICAO code used by pilots and air traffic control for the same airport, Rodríguez Ballón International Airport.
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