RIJ

Medium airport · Rioja, Peru

Juan Simons Vela Airport

Juan Simons Vela Airport is a medium airport serving Rioja, Peru. Its IATA code is RIJ. Its ICAO code is SPJA. It has 1 runway, longest 6,168 ft (ASP). Elevation 2,707 ft.

IATA RIJICAO SPJA1 runway, longest 6,168 ft (ASP)PeruMedium airport

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Airport facts

Location	Rioja, Peru
IATA code	RIJ
ICAO code	SPJA
Type	Medium airport
Runways	1 runway, longest 6,168 ft (ASP)
Elevation	2,707 ft
Coordinates	6.0679° S, 77.1600° W

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National parks near this airport

National parks close to Juan Simons Vela Airport, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site National Park Profiles.

Cutervo National Park · Peru · 112.2 miles away
Río Abiseo National Park · Peru · 116.4 miles away
Cordillera Azul National Park · Peru · 143.2 miles away

Airports nearby

The closest airports in this library, by straight-line distance.

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Chachapoyas Airport

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SQUSaposoa AirportSmall airport · Peru

Saposoa Airport

Peru · SQU

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Frequently asked questions

What is the airport code for Juan Simons Vela Airport?

Juan Simons Vela Airport — its IATA code is RIJ and its ICAO code is SPJA.

Where is Juan Simons Vela Airport located?

Juan Simons Vela Airport serves Rioja, Peru. Its coordinates are 6.0679° S, 77.1600° W.

How high is Juan Simons Vela Airport?

Juan Simons Vela Airport sits at 2,707 feet above sea level.

Sources

Page last updated 13 November 2026.