Flight Support · Peru

Juan Simons Vela Airport

SPJA · RIJ
Rioja, Peru
6°04'04.3"S 77°09'36.0"W
ICAO SPJA · IATA RIJ

LFS's 24/7 ops desk can coordinate flight support requests for Juan Simons Vela Airport (SPJA · RIJ) in Rioja, Peru. From flight planning and CAA permits to contract fuel, ground handling, crew hotac and concierge, every service is delivered through a single point of contact and consolidated on a single invoice.

Airport specifications
Longest runway
6,168 ft
1,880 m
Runways
1
active runways
Field elevation
—
Coordinates
-6.0679, -77.1600
6°04'04.3"S 77°09'36.0"W
Operating hours
Contact OPS
Customs hours
Not AOE
Curfew
None on file
LFS coverage
Partner network
Airport facts · SPJA
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Juan Simons Vela Airport is identified by ICAO location indicator SPJA and IATA code RIJ.

It serves the municipality of Rioja, Peru.

The aerodrome reference point is -6.0679°, -77.1600°.

Our dataset lists 1 runway, the longest 6,168 ft (1,880 m).

The nearest larger airport is Moyobamba Airport (MBP), about 11 NM away.

About Rioja

Operational context

Juan Simons Vela Airport (SPJA · RIJ) serves Rioja, Peru. Its longest runway measures 6,168 ft (1,880 m) — indicative planning data only; runway strength, surface, equipment and access must be confirmed with the airport.

For crew, LFS coordinates ground transport, vetted hotac and visa support in Rioja.For passengers, VIP terminal access, concierge and security screening can be arranged on short notice. All services are delivered through a single LFS account manager and consolidated on a single invoice.

Services at SPJA
Flight Dispatch
  • ▸OFP & route optimization
  • ▸Weather & NOTAM brief
  • ▸ETOPS / EDTO planning
  • ▸Fuel & payload calculations
Permits & Slots
  • ▸Overflight clearances
  • ▸Landing permits
  • ▸Slot coordination
  • ▸Diplomatic & charter approvals
Contract Fuel
  • ▸Negotiated into-plane pricing
  • ▸Single consolidated invoice
  • ▸Fuel quality assurance
  • ▸24/7 release coordination
Ground Handling
  • ▸Marshalling, GPU, stairs
  • ▸Lavatory & potable water
  • ▸Baggage & security
  • ▸VIP terminal access
Crew & PAX
  • ▸Hotac & ground transport
  • ▸Visas & immigration support
  • ▸Catering coordination
  • ▸Concierge & meet-and-greet
24/7 OPS
  • ▸Live trip dashboard
  • ▸Document delivery
  • ▸eAPIS / GENDEC filing
  • ▸On-the-ground supervision
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