Air Force Colonel Alfredo Mendivil Duarte Airport (SPHO)
Medium airport · Ayacucho, Ayacucho Region, Peru
Airport data
| Name | Air Force Colonel Alfredo Mendivil Duarte Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | SPHO |
| IATA | AYP |
| Elevation | 8,917 ft (2718 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 13°9'17" W 74°12'16" -13.15480, -74.20440 |
| Location | Ayacucho, Ayacucho Region, Peru |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/20 | 9,186 ft (2800 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Air Force Colonel Alfredo Mendivil Duarte Airport at a glance
Air Force Colonel Alfredo Mendivil Duarte Airport is a medium airport in Ayacucho, Ayacucho Region, Peru, known to airline systems as AYP. The field elevation of 8,917 ft (2718 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at SPHO are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
The single runway, 02/20, offers 9,186 ft (2800 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 02 points roughly 20° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for SPHO shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Air Force Colonel Alfredo Mendivil Duarte Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Francisco Carle Airport | SPJJ | 206 km (111 NM) |
| Maria Reiche Neuman Airport | SPZA | 206 km (111 NM) |
| Captain Renán Elías Olivera International Airport | SPSO | 228 km (123 NM) |
| Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport | SPZO | 249 km (134 NM) |
| Teniente General Gerardo Pérez Pinedo Airport | SPAY | 274 km (148 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Air Force Colonel Alfredo Mendivil Duarte Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 8,917 ft field elevation of Air Force Colonel Alfredo Mendivil Duarte Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 31 airports and airfields we list for Peru — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Air Force Colonel Alfredo Mendivil Duarte Airport
What is the ICAO code of Air Force Colonel Alfredo Mendivil Duarte Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Air Force Colonel Alfredo Mendivil Duarte Airport is SPHO, and its IATA code is AYP. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Air Force Colonel Alfredo Mendivil Duarte Airport above sea level?
Air Force Colonel Alfredo Mendivil Duarte Airport sits at an elevation of 8,917 feet (2718 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Air Force Colonel Alfredo Mendivil Duarte Airport located?
The airport lies at -13.1548, -74.2044 — in Ayacucho, Ayacucho Region, Peru, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Francisco Carle Airport, about 206 km away.
Does SPHO publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for SPHO appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Air Force Colonel Alfredo Mendivil Duarte Airport?
Air Force Colonel Alfredo Mendivil Duarte Airport has one runway. The longest, 02/20, measures 9,186 ft (2800 m) with a ASP surface.