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Juan Simons Vela Airport (RIJ) Guide

Juan Simons Vela Airport serves Rioja, Peru. Scheduled passenger service is not confirmed in the current dataset. IATA code RIJ. ICAO code SPJA.

IATA RIJ ICAO SPJA Rioja, Peru
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No scheduled service

Quick Facts

Core identifiers and coordinates pulled from the airport dataset.

IATA
RIJ
ICAO
SPJA
City
Rioja
Country
Peru
Airport type
medium airport
Scheduled service
No
Coordinates
-6.0679, -77.1600
Elevation
2,707 ft

Live flights to and from RIJ

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Weather at Juan Simons Vela Airport

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18.1°C

Overcast

Updated 2026-06-02 06:45:00
Feels like
20.9°C
Wind
0.7 kph
Visibility
19.7 km
Humidity
100%

Map / Location

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Restaurants near Juan Simons Vela Airport

Closest places to eat around the airport, by distance.

Cusnina

Jr. San martin cruce Jr. Tacna, Rioja 22827 Peru

0.9 km away

Shandy

Jiron Santo Toribio 940, Rioja 22825 Peru

4.0/5
1.1 km away 5 reviews

Papa Ku

Jr. Libertad 1035, Rioja 22826 Peru

1.1 km away

Brasas & Lena Resto Grill Bar

Jr. Almirante Grau 776 A Media Cuadra De La Plaza De Armas, Rioja 22826 Peru

5.0/5
1.2 km away 1 reviews

De Hadas y Duendes Cafe

Junior San Martin 1115, Rioja Peru

4.5/5
1.2 km away 8 reviews

Tutts

Libertad 893, Rioja Peru

5.0/5
1.2 km away 2 reviews

Mi Tata

Jr:libertad 893, Rioja Peru

5.0/5
1.2 km away 11 reviews

El Chino Chicken

Jr. Iquitos 722 Esquina con Jr. San Martin, Rioja 22826 Peru

1.5 km away

Hotels near Juan Simons Vela Airport

Closest places to stay around the airport, by distance.

Borsalino Hostal

Jiron Santo Toribio no. 985 Frente Al Parque Soplin Vargas, Rioja 22826 Peru

0.8 km away

Hotel Bombonaje

Jr. Faustino Maldonado 515, Rioja 22826 Peru

0.8 km away

Gran Bombonaje Rioja Hotel

Jr. Faustino Maldonado N_ 515 - Rioja Dos cuadras de la plaza de armas de la ciudad, Rioja 42 Peru

4.0/5
0.8 km away 17 reviews

Alojamiento Selva Del Sol II

Jr. Faustino Maldonado 581, Rioja 22826 Peru

5.0/5
0.9 km away 1 reviews

Residencial San Martin

Jr. Almirante Grau 540, Rioja Peru

1.0/5
1.0 km away 1 reviews

Rioja Plaza Hotel

Jiron Miguel Grau 550, Rioja 24 Peru

3.5/5
1.0 km away 8 reviews

Selva Bella

Jiron Angaiza 1101, Rioja 22826 Peru

1.1 km away

Hospedaje Noemi

Jiron Juan Simons 707, Rioja Peru

1.6 km away

How to get from Juan Simons Vela Airport

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01 Taxi
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02 Car rental
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03 Public transport
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04 Airport transfer
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05 Distance to city center
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Parking at Juan Simons Vela Airport

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Runways & Technical Info

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Runways

16 / 34
6,168 ft · 98 ft wide · ASP
Lighted Open

Frequencies

AFIS
RIOJA RDO

118.300 MHz

FAQ

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What is the IATA code for Juan Simons Vela Airport?

The IATA code for Juan Simons Vela Airport is RIJ.

Where is Juan Simons Vela Airport located?

Juan Simons Vela Airport is located in Rioja, PE-SAM, Peru.

Can I view airport photos before my trip?

Yes. The photo gallery on this page uses traveler-submitted airport imagery when it is available in the review dataset.

Can I open Juan Simons Vela Airport in Google Maps?

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How can I check arrivals and departures?

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What is the ICAO code for Juan Simons Vela Airport?

The ICAO code for Juan Simons Vela Airport is SPJA.