Comandante FAP German Arias Graziani Airport (SPHZ)
Medium airport · Anta, Ancash Region, Peru
Airport data
| Name | Comandante FAP German Arias Graziani Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | SPHZ |
| IATA | ATA |
| Elevation | 9,097 ft (2773 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 9°20'51" W 77°35'54" -9.34744, -77.59840 |
| Location | Anta, Ancash Region, Peru |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16/34 | 10,007 ft (3050 m) | 98 ft | ASP | No |
Comandante FAP German Arias Graziani Airport at a glance
Comandante FAP German Arias Graziani Airport is a medium airport in Anta, Ancash Region, Peru, known to airline systems as ATA. The field elevation of 9,097 ft (2773 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at SPHZ are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
The single runway, 16/34, offers 10,007 ft (3050 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 16 points roughly 160° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for SPHZ 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 Comandante FAP German Arias Graziani Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| FAP Lieutenant Jaime Andres de Montreuil Morales Airport | SPEO | 104 km (56 NM) |
| Alferez Fap David Figueroa Fernandini Airport | SPNC | 164 km (89 NM) |
| Capitán FAP Carlos Martínez de Pinillos International Airport | SPRU | 218 km (118 NM) |
| Juanjui Airport | SPJI | 260 km (140 NM) |
| Mayor General FAP Armando Revoredo Iglesias Airport | SPJR | 264 km (143 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Comandante FAP German Arias Graziani Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 9,097 ft field elevation of Comandante FAP German Arias Graziani 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 Comandante FAP German Arias Graziani Airport
What is the ICAO code of Comandante FAP German Arias Graziani Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Comandante FAP German Arias Graziani Airport is SPHZ, and its IATA code is ATA. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Comandante FAP German Arias Graziani Airport above sea level?
Comandante FAP German Arias Graziani Airport sits at an elevation of 9,097 feet (2773 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Comandante FAP German Arias Graziani Airport located?
The airport lies at -9.3474, -77.5984 — in Anta, Ancash Region, Peru, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is FAP Lieutenant Jaime Andres de Montreuil Morales Airport, about 104 km away.
Does SPHZ publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for SPHZ 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 Comandante FAP German Arias Graziani Airport?
Comandante FAP German Arias Graziani Airport has one runway. The longest, 16/34, measures 10,007 ft (3050 m) with a ASP surface.