Francisco Carle Airport (SPJJ)
Medium airport · Jauja, Junín Region, Peru
Airport data
| Name | Francisco Carle Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | SPJJ |
| IATA | JAU |
| Elevation | 11,034 ft (3363 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 11°46'59" W 75°28'24" -11.78310, -75.47340 |
| Location | Jauja, Junín Region, Peru |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/31 | 9,220 ft (2810 m) | 148 ft | ASP | No |
Francisco Carle Airport at a glance
Francisco Carle Airport is a medium airport in Jauja, Junín Region, Peru, known to airline systems as JAU. The field elevation of 11,034 ft (3363 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at SPJJ 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, 13/31, offers 9,220 ft (2810 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 13 points roughly 130° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for SPJJ 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 Francisco Carle Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Jorge Chávez International Airport | SPJC | 181 km (98 NM) |
| Air Force Colonel Alfredo Mendivil Duarte Airport | SPHO | 206 km (111 NM) |
| Teniente General Gerardo Pérez Pinedo Airport | SPAY | 220 km (119 NM) |
| Alferez Fap David Figueroa Fernandini Airport | SPNC | 226 km (122 NM) |
| Captain Renán Elías Olivera International Airport | SPSO | 233 km (126 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Francisco Carle Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 11,034 ft field elevation of Francisco Carle 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 Francisco Carle Airport
What is the ICAO code of Francisco Carle Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Francisco Carle Airport is SPJJ, and its IATA code is JAU. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Francisco Carle Airport above sea level?
Francisco Carle Airport sits at an elevation of 11,034 feet (3363 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Francisco Carle Airport located?
The airport lies at -11.7831, -75.4734 — in Jauja, Junín Region, Peru, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Jorge Chávez International Airport, about 181 km away.
Does SPJJ publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for SPJJ 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 Francisco Carle Airport?
Francisco Carle Airport has one runway. The longest, 13/31, measures 9,220 ft (2810 m) with a ASP surface.