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SPJA
Juan Simons Vela Airport · Rioja
Key Facts
Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.
ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
2,707 ft / 825 m
Transition Altitude
4,000 ft
Primary Channel
AFIS 118.30 MHz (RIOJA RDO)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
16/34 · 6,168 ft · AsphaltLIGHTEDFlight Planning
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Juan Simons Vela Airport (SPJA), located in Rioja, Peru. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 1 active runway with a maximum elevation of 2,707 ft. Please note that this field primarily supports VFR and visual approach procedures.Reference the data below for primary communication channels and detailed runway characteristics. Pilots should observe a Transition Altitude of 4,000 ft verified for this field for altimeter reset procedures.
Full Name
Juan Simons Vela Airport
ICAO / IATA
SPJA / RIJ
Municipality
Rioja
Country
Region
PE-SAM — San Martín Region
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
4,000 ft
Elevation
2,707 ft
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Runway 16 / 34
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 6,168 ft / 1,880 m
Runway Width: 98 ft / 30 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 166° / 346°
Runway Width: 98 ft / 30 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 166° / 346°
RWY 16 (166°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 34 (346°)
No ILS / Visual Only
AFIS RIOJA RDO
118.30 MHz
Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026