Airport code
AQP — Rodríguez Ballón International Airport
AQP is the IATA code for Rodríguez Ballón International Airport, an airport serving Arequipa, Peru. Its ICAO code is SPQU, and it operates in the America/Lima time zone (UTC-5). The airport sits at -16.3411, -71.5831 in the Southern Hemisphere, at an elevation of 8405 ft (2562 m).
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About Rodríguez Ballón International Airport
Rodríguez Ballón International Airport is an airport serving Arequipa, the capital of Arequipa Region and Peru's second largest city. This airport and Cusco's Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport are the main air hubs in southern Peru. It is named for early Peruvian aviator Alfredo Rodríguez Ballón. It is the third busiest airport in Peru.
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Airport information
| IATA code | AQP |
|---|---|
| ICAO code | SPQU |
| Airport name | Rodríguez Ballón International Airport |
| City | Arequipa |
| Country | Peru |
| Time zone | America/Lima (UTC-5) |
| Latitude | -16.3411 |
| Longitude | -71.5831 |
| Elevation | 8405 ft (2562 m) |
| Airport type | Large airport |
| Continent | South America |
| Runways | 1 |
| Longest runway | 9,777 ft (2,980 m) |
| Map | View on OpenStreetMap ↗ |
Reference data last updated 24 July 2026.
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What is the IATA code for Rodríguez Ballón International Airport?
The IATA code for Rodríguez Ballón International Airport is AQP.
What is the ICAO code for Rodríguez Ballón International Airport?
The ICAO code for Rodríguez Ballón International Airport is SPQU.
Where is AQP airport located?
Rodríguez Ballón International Airport (AQP) is located in Arequipa, Peru.
What time zone is AQP in?
Rodríguez Ballón International Airport operates in the America/Lima time zone, which is UTC-5.
What is the nearest airport to AQP?
The nearest airport to Rodríguez Ballón International Airport (AQP) is Ilo Airport (ILQ) in Ilo, about 153 km away.
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