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Rodríguez Ballón International Airport (AQP)
Rodríguez Ballón International Airport is an international airport serving Arequipa (Arequipa Region), Peru. Its IATA code is AQP and its ICAO code is SPQU. It has one runway, 2,980 m long.
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- This airport
- International airport
Airport facts
- IATA code
- AQP
- ICAO code
- SPQU
- City
- Arequipa
- Region / province
- Arequipa Region
- Country / territory
- Peru
- Category
- Large airport
- Coordinates
- 16.3408° S, 71.5695° W
- Elevation
- 2,562 m (8,405 ft)
- Time zone
- America/Lima (UTC-05:00)estimated from location
- Runways
- 1
- Longest runway
- 2,980 m (9,777 ft)
Runways
Runway data as published by OurAirports. Lengths are given in metres and feet.
| Runway | Length | Surface |
|---|---|---|
| 10/28 | 2,980 m9,777 ft | Asphalt |
Distance and flight time to Vietnam
Great-circle distance to Vietnam’s three main international airports and an indicative direct flight time (about 800 km/h plus 30 minutes for take-off and landing). Real air cargo routings often include a transit hub and take longer.
Da Nang (DAD)
19,974 km
Direct flight: ≈ 25 h 30 min
Hanoi (HAN)
19,406 km
Direct flight: ≈ 24 h 45 min
Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)
19,372 km
Direct flight: ≈ 24 h 45 min
Radio frequencies
Published frequencies for reference only — not for navigation.
| Service | Frequency |
|---|---|
| Approach APP | 118.700 MHz |
| Ground GND | 121.900 MHz |
| Tower TWR | 118.700 MHz |
Air freight to and from Rodríguez Ballón International Airport
Global Logistic Group arranges air cargo between Vietnam and Arequipa through airline and partner networks. Typical services include:
- Export and import air freight, consolidated or direct, with booking on scheduled passenger and freighter flights
- Pick-up, packing, labelling and documentation, including air waybills (AWB) and certificates of origin
- Customs clearance in Vietnam and coordination with partners at destination
- Special cargo on request, such as dangerous goods, perishables or temperature-sensitive shipments, subject to airline acceptance
- Door-to-door delivery and combined sea–air or road–air solutions
Services, capacity and transit times depend on the airport, airline and cargo. We confirm them with each quotation.
Nearby international airports in Peru
| Airport | IATA | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Inca Manco Capac International Airport | JUL | 180 km |
| Coronel FAP Carlos Ciriani Santa Rosa International Airport | TCQ | 235 km |
| Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport | CUZ | 314 km |
| Padre Aldamiz International Airport | PEM | 485 km |
| Jorge Chávez International Airport | LIM | 767 km |
| Cap FAP David Abenzur Rengifo International Airport | PCL | 944 km |
Frequently asked questions
What are the airport codes of Rodríguez Ballón International Airport?
The IATA code of Rodríguez Ballón International Airport is AQP and its ICAO code is SPQU. Use the IATA code on air waybills and cargo bookings.
Where is Rodríguez Ballón International Airport located?
Rodríguez Ballón International Airport is in Arequipa, Arequipa Region, Peru, at coordinates 16.3408° S, 71.5695° W and an elevation of 2,562 m (8,405 ft).
How far is Rodríguez Ballón International Airport from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance from Rodríguez Ballón International Airport to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) is about 19,372 km, to Hanoi (HAN) about 19,406 km and to Da Nang (DAD) about 19,974 km. An indicative direct flight to Ho Chi Minh City takes ≈ 24 h 45 min.
How long is the runway at Rodríguez Ballón International Airport?
The longest runway at Rodríguez Ballón International Airport is 2,980 m (9,777 ft) long, with a asphalt surface. The airport has one runway in the source data.
Can Global Logistic Group ship cargo to or from Rodríguez Ballón International Airport?
Yes. GLG arranges air freight between Vietnam and Rodríguez Ballón International Airport (AQP) through airline and partner networks, including pick-up, documentation, customs clearance and delivery. Send us your cargo details for a quote and routing options.
Air Freight
Services, capacity and transit times depend on the airport, airline and cargo. We confirm them with each quotation.