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RIJ

Juan Simons Vela Airport · Rioja

Key Facts

Technical summary and operational standards.

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)
Runway Summary
16/346,168 ftAsphaltLIGHTED

Mission Briefing & Tools

Direct calculators and pre-filled resources for this airport.

TOD CALC
Plan Descent
CROSSWIND
Check Limits
VDP CALC
Visual Point
CONVERTER
QNH / Fuel
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Briefing for Juan Simons Vela Airport (SPJA), Peru. This facility features 1 active runways with an elevation of 2,707 ft. This field primarily supports visual approach procedures.Maintain a Transition Altitude of 4,000 ft for altimeter reset.

Airport Details

Full geographical and organizational metadata.

Full Name
Juan Simons Vela Airport
ICAO / IATA
SPJA / RIJ
Municipality
Rioja
Country
Region
PE-SAM
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
4,000 ft
Official Website
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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and verified landing frequencies.

Runway 16 / 34
LIGHTED
Length: 6,168 ft / 1,880 m
Surface: Asphalt
Heading: 166° / 346°
RWY 16
No ILS
RWY 34
No ILS

Communication Frequencies

ATC and advisory channels.

AFIS RIOJA RDO
118.30 MHz

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Alternatives in the vicinity.

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SPJI ILS
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SPJE
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Data Source: OurAirports · Technical Briefing Jan 2026
ILS Data Source: AIP / FAA NASR Cycle Verified