Alferez Fap David Figueroa Fernandini Airport (SPNC)
Medium airport · Huánuco, Huánuco Region, Peru
Airport data
| Name | Alferez Fap David Figueroa Fernandini Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | SPNC |
| IATA | HUU |
| Elevation | 6,070 ft (1850 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 9°52'44" W 76°12'17" -9.87881, -76.20480 |
| Location | Huánuco, Huánuco Region, Peru |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/25 | 8,202 ft (2500 m) | 98 ft | ASP | No |
Alferez Fap David Figueroa Fernandini Airport at a glance
Alferez Fap David Figueroa Fernandini Airport is a medium airport in Huánuco, Huánuco Region, Peru, known to airline systems as HUU. The field elevation of 6,070 ft (1850 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at SPNC 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, 07/25, offers 8,202 ft (2500 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 07 points roughly 70° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for SPNC 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 Alferez Fap David Figueroa Fernandini Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Comandante FAP German Arias Graziani Airport | SPHZ | 164 km (89 NM) |
| Francisco Carle Airport | SPJJ | 226 km (122 NM) |
| Cap FAP David Abenzur Rengifo International Airport | SPCL | 245 km (132 NM) |
| Jorge Chávez International Airport | SPJC | 258 km (139 NM) |
| FAP Lieutenant Jaime Andres de Montreuil Morales Airport | SPEO | 267 km (144 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Alferez Fap David Figueroa Fernandini Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 6,070 ft field elevation of Alferez Fap David Figueroa Fernandini 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 Alferez Fap David Figueroa Fernandini Airport
What is the ICAO code of Alferez Fap David Figueroa Fernandini Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Alferez Fap David Figueroa Fernandini Airport is SPNC, and its IATA code is HUU. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Alferez Fap David Figueroa Fernandini Airport above sea level?
Alferez Fap David Figueroa Fernandini Airport sits at an elevation of 6,070 feet (1850 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Alferez Fap David Figueroa Fernandini Airport located?
The airport lies at -9.8788, -76.2048 — in Huánuco, Huánuco Region, Peru, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Comandante FAP German Arias Graziani Airport, about 164 km away.
Does SPNC publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for SPNC 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 Alferez Fap David Figueroa Fernandini Airport?
Alferez Fap David Figueroa Fernandini Airport has one runway. The longest, 07/25, measures 8,202 ft (2500 m) with a ASP surface.