# Rodríguez Ballón International Airport (AQP)

> Arequipa, PE · IATA: AQP · ICAO: SPQU · Medium Airport · Cargo Hub

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| IATA | `AQP` |
| ICAO | `SPQU` |
| City | Arequipa |
| Country | PE |
| Type | Medium Airport |
| Elevation | 2562 m |
| Cargo | ✅ |
| GPS | -16.34110, -71.58310 |

## Description

LATAM, Sky Airline and JetSmart anchor the schedule at Rodríguez Ballón International Airport (AQP), Peru's third-busiest gateway and the principal air link for Arequipa, the country's second city. Most flights run to and from Lima, and cargo travels in the belly holds of these passenger jets rather than on dedicated freighters. The surrounding region exports textiles and alpaca wool, alongside time-sensitive courier and parcel traffic. Operated by state agency CORPAC, the airport handles customs formalities on site, while international consolidation and long-haul freighter capacity sit at Lima (LIM). Perched above 2,560 metres beside the El Misti volcano, AQP is a useful reference point for regional distribution across southern Peru.

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