RIJ Airport Code, Juan Simons Vela Airport
RIJ is the IATA airport code for Juan Simons Vela Airport, a regional airport serving Rioja, Peru. Pilots and air traffic control use its ICAO code, SPJA.
What airport is RIJ?
RIJ is the IATA airport code for Juan Simons Vela Airport, in Rioja, Peru. The same airport has the ICAO code SPJA.
Its ICAO code SPJA begins with S, the prefix ICAO assigns to South America.
| IATA airport code | RIJ |
|---|---|
| ICAO airport code | SPJA |
| Airport | Juan Simons Vela Airport |
| City | Rioja |
| Country | Peru |
| Runways | 1 |
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Where is RIJ airport located?
Juan Simons Vela Airport (RIJ) is in Rioja, Peru, at coordinates -6.06786, -77.16.
It lies in the southern and western hemispheres, at 6.07° S, 77.16° W. 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 IATA code for Juan Simons Vela Airport?
The IATA code for Juan Simons Vela Airport in Rioja is RIJ. It is the three-letter code on tickets, baggage tags and departure boards.
What is the 3-letter code for Rioja?
The 3-letter IATA code for Juan Simons Vela Airport in Rioja is RIJ.
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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