Francisco Carle Airport

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Francisco Carle Airport

Jauja Airport
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Summary
Airport typePublic
Operator CORPAC
Location Jauja
Elevation  AMSL 11,034 ft / 3,363 m
Coordinates 11°47′00″S75°28′25″W / 11.78333°S 75.47361°W / -11.78333; -75.47361 Coordinates: 11°47′00″S75°28′25″W / 11.78333°S 75.47361°W / -11.78333; -75.47361
Map
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JAU
Location of the airport in Peru
Runways
Direction LengthSurface
mft
13/312,8109,219Asphalt
Sources: GCM [1] Google Maps [2]

Francisco Carle Airport( IATA : JAU, ICAO : SPJJ) is a high-elevation regional airport serving Jauja, in the Junin Region of Peru, and surrounding cities such as Huancayo and Tarma. It is currently served by two scheduled airlines. The airport terminal and runways have undergone expansion to accommodate larger aircraft. Travelers to domestic and international destinations connect in Lima's Jorge Chávez International Airport.

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References

  1. Airport information for JAU at Great Circle Mapper.
  2. Google Maps Jauja
  3. "OB-2036-P Peruvian Airlines Boeing 737-300 - cn 25071 / 2039". www.planespotters.net. Retrieved 2017-03-29.
  4. "Peruvian Airlines jet bursts into flames after veering off runway in Peru". The Sydney Morning Herald. 2017-03-29. Retrieved 2017-03-29.