AQP
Rodríguez Ballón International Airport
Arequipa · PeruICAO SPQU
Rodríguez Ballón International Airport (AQP) is an airport serving Arequipa, Peru, located in the Southern and Western hemispheres at coordinates 16° 20' 28.0" S, 71° 34' 59.2" W. The airport sits at an elevation of 8,405 feet (2,562 meters) above sea level. With 5 direct destinations served by 7 airlines, it is a regional hub for air travel. The local timezone is America/Lima (GMT-5).
Destinations
5
Airlines
7
Elevation ft
8,405/ 2,562m
America/Lima
GMT-5
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Airport Details
IATA Code
AQP
ICAO Code
SPQU
City
Arequipa
Country
Peru
Elevation
8,405 ft
Local Time
01:38 PM (GMT-5)
Coordinates
Latitude:-16.3411°
Longitude:-71.5831°
Popular Routes from AQP
Airlines Operating at AQP
7 active airlines serving Rodríguez Ballón International Airport.
AeroMéxico
AMMexico
Amaszonas
Z8Bolivia
American Airlines
AAUnited States
Iberia Airlines
IBSpain
LAN Airlines
LAChile
Peruvian Airlines
P9Peru
TAM Brazilian Airlines
JJBrazil
CO2 Emissions Reference
Estimated carbon dioxide emissions per passenger for sample flight distances, based on DEFRA 2024 emission factors.
| Route Type | Distance | Economy | Premium Eco | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-haul | 800 km | 204 kg | 326 kg | 592 kg | 816 kg |
| Medium-haul | 3,000 km | 468 kg | 749 kg | 1357 kg | 1872 kg |
| Long-haul | 8,000 km | 1200 kg | 1920 kg | 3480 kg | 4800 kg |
Values are estimates based on average emission factors. Actual emissions vary by aircraft type, load factor, and routing.
Nearby Airports
Airports closest to Rodríguez Ballón International Airport that may serve as alternatives.
| Airport | IATA | City | Country | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inca Manco Capac International Airport | JUL | Juliaca | Peru | 181 km |
| Coronel FAP Carlos Ciriani Santa Rosa International Airport | TCQ | Tacna | Peru | 235 km |
| Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport | CUZ | Cuzco | Peru | 313 km |
| Chacalluta Airport | ARI | Arica | Chile | 259 km |
| El Alto International Airport | LPB | La Paz | Bolivia | 363 km |
| Andahuaylas Airport | ANS | Andahuaylas | Peru | 348 km |
| Diego Aracena Airport | IQQ | Iquique | Chile | 487 km |
| Coronel FAP Alfredo Mendivil Duarte Airport | AYP | Ayacucho | Peru | 452 km |
Other Airports in Peru
Andahuaylas Airport
ANSAndahuaylas
Comandante FAP German Arias Graziani Airport
ATAAnta
Coronel FAP Alfredo Mendivil Duarte Airport
AYPAyacucho
Mayor General FAP Armando Revoredo Iglesias Airport
CJACajamarca
Capitan FAP Jose A Quinones Gonzales International Airport
CIXChiclayo
Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport
CUZCuzco
Alferez Fap David Figueroa Fernandini Airport
HUUHuánuco
Coronel FAP Francisco Secada Vignetta International Airport
IQTIquitos
Francisco Carle Airport
JAUJauja
Inca Manco Capac International Airport
JULJuliaca
Jorge Chávez International Airport
LIMLima
Capitán FAP Guillermo Concha Iberico International Airport
PIUPiura
Geographic & Timezone Details
Position
- Latitude (DMS)
- 16° 20' 28.0" S
- Longitude (DMS)
- 71° 34' 59.2" W
- Latitude (Decimal)
- -16.341101
- Longitude (Decimal)
- -71.583099
- Hemisphere
- Southern / Western
Timezone
- IANA Timezone
- America/Lima
- UTC Offset
- GMT-5
- Current Local Time
- 01:38 PM
- Elevation (ft)
- 8,405 ft
- Elevation (m)
- 2,562 m
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the IATA code for Rodríguez Ballón International Airport?
The IATA code for Rodríguez Ballón International Airport is AQP, and its ICAO code is SPQU. The airport is located in Arequipa, Peru.
How many destinations can you fly to from AQP?
There are 5 direct destinations available from Rodríguez Ballón International Airport (AQP) in Arequipa, Peru.
What airlines fly from AQP?
There are 7 airlines operating from AQP, including AeroMéxico, Amaszonas, American Airlines, Iberia Airlines, LAN Airlines, and more.
What timezone is Rodríguez Ballón International Airport in?
Rodríguez Ballón International Airport is in the America/Lima timezone (GMT-5). The airport is located in the Southern and Western hemispheres.
What is the elevation of Rodríguez Ballón International Airport?
Rodríguez Ballón International Airport sits at an elevation of 8,405 feet (2,562 meters) above sea level.
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