CUZ Airport Code, Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport
CUZ is the IATA code for Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport, the main international gateway for Cusco, Peru. Airlines and booking systems use CUZ, while pilots and air traffic control use the ICAO code SPZO. At 10860 ft (3310 m), this is a high-elevation airport, so aircraft need longer takeoff runs in the thinner air.
What is the Cusco airport code?
The airport code for Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport is CUZ. 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 SPZO, used in flight plans and by air traffic control.
It carries scheduled service and ranks number 856 by connections in the dataset. Its ICAO code SPZO begins with S, the prefix ICAO assigns to South America.
Where is CUZ?
Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport serves Cusco, Peru. It lies in the southern and western hemispheres, at 13.54° S, 71.94° W. At 10860 ft (3310 m), this is a high-elevation airport, so aircraft need longer takeoff runs in the thinner air.
Runways at CUZ
It has a single paved runway. The longest is 11,146 ft (3.40 km), designated 10/28.
Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code for Cusco?
The IATA airport code for Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport in Cusco is CUZ. Its ICAO code is SPZO.
What is the 3-letter code for Cusco?
The 3-letter IATA code for Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport in Cusco is CUZ.
What airport is CUZ?
CUZ is Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport, located in Cusco, Peru.
What country is CUZ in?
CUZ (Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport) is in Peru.
Where is CUZ airport located?
Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) is in Cusco, Peru, at coordinates -13.5357, -71.9388.
What is the ICAO code for Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport?
The ICAO code for Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport is SPZO. Pilots and air traffic control use it, while airlines and booking systems use the IATA code CUZ.
What is the difference between CUZ and SPZO?
CUZ is the IATA code used for tickets and baggage. SPZO is the ICAO code used by pilots and air traffic control for the same airport, Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport.
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