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Regional Airport · Peru

SPJARIJ

Juan Simons Vela Airport

Rioja, Peru

ICAO

SPJA

IATA

RIJ

Category

Regional Airport

Elevation

2,707 ft

Country

Peru

Flight Support Services

Flight Support Services at SPJA

The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Juan Simons Vela Airport (SPJA / RIJ) in Rioja, Peru, through one 24/7 OCC desk.

SPJA is listed in our network as a regional airport. Before dispatch, our OCC verifies permit lead times, slot availability, and local handler capabilities.

Overflight & Landing Permits – Peru

Efficient coordination of overflight, landing, ad hoc, and seasonal block permit applications with the civil aviation authority of Peru.

Applicable permit lead times for Peru are confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.

For airline operators, navigation fee verifications, overflight charge audits, and CAA account reconciliations for Peru are managed end-to-end.

Ground Handling at SPJA

Direct FBO and handler coordination at SPJA covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.

Fuel Arrangements at SPJA

Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at SPJA is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.

Flight Planning & Dispatch to SPJA

Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring.

Planning reference for SPJA: 6° 4′ 5″ S 77° 9′ 36″ W; elevation 2,707 ft; local time UTC-5.

Crew & Passenger Services in Rioja

Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Rioja.

Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at SPJA.

Cargo Operations at SPJA

Support for freighter operations into SPJA covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.

Field Information

Juan Simons Vela Airport

Latitude
6° 4′ 5″ S
Longitude
77° 9′ 36″ W
ICAO code
SPJA
IATA code
RIJ
Municipality
Rioja
Timezone
UTC-5
Traffic
—
Fuel Type
—
Fire Category
—
Airport Category
—
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OCC Dispatch Desk

Planning A Flight To RIJ?

Send us your aircraft, schedule, and requirements. Our duty dispatcher will confirm applicable permit lead times, handling arrangements, and available Jet A1 pricing for SPJA.

Submit flight inquiry for SPJA

Operational Notes

Frequently Asked Questions – SPJA

What are the ICAO and IATA codes for Juan Simons Vela Airport?

The ICAO code is SPJA and the IATA code is RIJ.

What time zone does SPJA operate in?

Juan Simons Vela Airport operates on UTC-5.

How do I request ground handling or a permit for SPJA?

Send your aircraft, schedule, and requirements to occ@thenetworkplan.com. Our duty dispatcher will confirm applicable permit lead times, handling arrangements, and available Jet A1 pricing for SPJA.