RIJ Airport Code, Juan Simons Vela Airport
RIJ is the IATA code for Juan Simons Vela Airport, a regional airport serving Rioja, Peru. Airlines and booking systems use RIJ, while pilots and air traffic control use the ICAO code SPJA. It lies in the southern and western hemispheres, at 6.07° S, 77.16° W.
What is the Rioja airport code?
The airport code for Juan Simons Vela Airport is RIJ. 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 SPJA, used in flight plans and by air traffic control.
Its ICAO code SPJA begins with S, the prefix ICAO assigns to South America.
Where is RIJ?
Juan Simons Vela Airport serves Rioja, Peru. The runways sit at 2707 ft (825 m) elevation.
Runways at RIJ
It has a single paved runway. The longest is 6,168 ft (1.88 km), designated 16/34.
Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code for Rioja?
The IATA airport code for Juan Simons Vela Airport in Rioja is RIJ. Its ICAO code is SPJA.
What is the 3-letter code for Rioja?
The 3-letter IATA code for Juan Simons Vela Airport in Rioja is RIJ.
What airport is RIJ?
RIJ is Juan Simons Vela Airport, located in Rioja, Peru.
What country is RIJ in?
RIJ (Juan Simons Vela Airport) is in Peru.
Where is RIJ airport located?
Juan Simons Vela Airport (RIJ) is in Rioja, Peru, at coordinates -6.06786, -77.16.
What is the ICAO code for Juan Simons Vela Airport?
The ICAO code for Juan Simons Vela Airport is SPJA. Pilots and air traffic control use it, while airlines and booking systems use the IATA code RIJ.
What is the difference between RIJ and SPJA?
RIJ is the IATA code used for tickets and baggage. SPJA is the ICAO code used by pilots and air traffic control for the same airport, Juan Simons Vela Airport.
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