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SPQU

Rodríguez Ballón International Airport · Arequipa

Key Facts

Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.

ILS Approach StatusILS FREQUENCIES VERIFIED ✅
Field Elevation
8,405 ft / 2,562 m
Transition Altitude
4,000 ft
Primary Channel
TWR 118.70 MHz (AREQUIPA TWR)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
10/28 · 9,777 ft · AsphaltLIGHTED
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Rodríguez Ballón International Airport (SPQU), located in Arequipa, 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 8,405 ft. Instrument approaches (IFR) are supported with verified ILS frequencies and identifiers for precision landings.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.

Airport Details

Full geographical and organizational metadata.

Full Name
Rodríguez Ballón International Airport
ICAO / IATA
SPQU / AQP
Municipality
Arequipa
Country
Region
PE-ARE — Arequipa Region
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
4,000 ft
Elevation
8,405 ft
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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 10 / 28
ILS EQUIPPEDLIGHTED
Runway Length: 9,777 ft / 2,980 m
Runway Width: 148 ft / 45 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 93° / 273°
RWY 10 (93°)
110.30 MHz
IDENT: I-AQP | CRS: 98°
RWY 28 (273°)
No ILS / Visual Only

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

APP AREQUIPA APP
118.70 MHz
GND GND
121.90 MHz
TWR AREQUIPA TWR
118.70 MHz

Nearby Airports

Alternative airports in the vicinity (km & nm).

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SPTN
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SCARILS
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SPZO
Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport
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Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026