Captain Renán Elías Olivera International Airport (SPSO)
Large airport · Pisco, Ica Region, Peru
Airport data
| Name | Captain Renán Elías Olivera International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | SPSO |
| IATA | PIO |
| Elevation | 39 ft (12 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 13°44'42" W 76°13'13" -13.74490, -76.22030 |
| Location | Pisco, Ica Region, Peru |
| Scheduled service | No |
About Captain Renán Elías Olivera International Airport on Wikipedia
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/22 | 9,908 ft (3020 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Captain Renán Elías Olivera International Airport at a glance
Captain Renán Elías Olivera International Airport is a large airport in Pisco, Ica Region, Peru, known to airline systems as PIO. The field elevation of 39 ft (12 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at SPSO 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, 04/22, offers 9,908 ft (3020 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 04 points roughly 40° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for SPSO 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 Captain Renán Elías Olivera International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Maria Reiche Neuman Airport | SPZA | 183 km (99 NM) |
| Jorge Chávez International Airport | SPJC | 215 km (116 NM) |
| Air Force Colonel Alfredo Mendivil Duarte Airport | SPHO | 228 km (123 NM) |
| Francisco Carle Airport | SPJJ | 233 km (126 NM) |
| Teniente General Gerardo Pérez Pinedo Airport | SPAY | 428 km (231 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Captain Renán Elías Olivera International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 39 ft field elevation of Captain Renán Elías Olivera International 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 Captain Renán Elías Olivera International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Captain Renán Elías Olivera International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Captain Renán Elías Olivera International Airport is SPSO, and its IATA code is PIO. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Captain Renán Elías Olivera International Airport above sea level?
Captain Renán Elías Olivera International Airport sits at an elevation of 39 feet (12 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Captain Renán Elías Olivera International Airport located?
The airport lies at -13.7449, -76.2203 — in Pisco, Ica Region, Peru, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Maria Reiche Neuman Airport, about 183 km away.
Does SPSO publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for SPSO 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 Captain Renán Elías Olivera International Airport?
Captain Renán Elías Olivera International Airport has one runway. The longest, 04/22, measures 9,908 ft (3020 m) with a ASP surface.