Chachapoyas Airport (SPPY)
Medium airport · Chachapoyas, Amazonas Region, Peru
Airport data
| Name | Chachapoyas Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | SPPY |
| IATA | CHH |
| Elevation | 8,333 ft (2540 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 6°12'7" W 77°51'22" -6.20191, -77.85619 |
| Location | Chachapoyas, Amazonas Region, Peru |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/31 | 6,496 ft (1980 m) | 98 ft | ASP | No |
Chachapoyas Airport at a glance
Chachapoyas Airport is a medium airport in Chachapoyas, Amazonas Region, Peru, known to airline systems as CHH. The field elevation of 8,333 ft (2540 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at SPPY 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 6,496 ft (1980 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 SPPY 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 Chachapoyas Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Juan Simons Vela Airport | SPJA | 78 km (42 NM) |
| Shumba Airport | SPJE | 122 km (66 NM) |
| Mayor General FAP Armando Revoredo Iglesias Airport | SPJR | 126 km (68 NM) |
| Juanjui Airport | SPJI | 165 km (89 NM) |
| Cadete FAP Guillermo Del Castillo Paredes Airport | SPST | 167 km (90 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Chachapoyas Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 8,333 ft field elevation of Chachapoyas 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 Chachapoyas Airport
What is the ICAO code of Chachapoyas Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Chachapoyas Airport is SPPY, and its IATA code is CHH. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Chachapoyas Airport above sea level?
Chachapoyas Airport sits at an elevation of 8,333 feet (2540 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Chachapoyas Airport located?
The airport lies at -6.2019, -77.8562 — in Chachapoyas, Amazonas Region, Peru, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Juan Simons Vela Airport, about 78 km away.
Does SPPY publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for SPPY 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 Chachapoyas Airport?
Chachapoyas Airport has one runway. The longest, 13/31, measures 6,496 ft (1980 m) with a ASP surface.