Airport code
CUZ — Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport
CUZ is the IATA code for Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport, an airport serving Cusco, Peru. Its ICAO code is SPZO, and it operates in the America/Lima time zone (UTC-5). The airport sits at -13.5357, -71.9388 in the Southern Hemisphere, at an elevation of 10860 ft (3310 m).
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About Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport
Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport is an international airport located in the city of Cusco, in southeastern Peru. Cusco, a principal tourist attraction in Latin America, receives various domestic flights as well as some international flights. The runway is completely paved. It operates at limited capacity due to its precarious location near the city's center. Despite these limitations, the airport has consistently ranked as Peru's second most important air terminal, handling 3,004,412 national and international passengers in 2023, as reported by CORPAC.
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Airport information
| IATA code | CUZ |
|---|---|
| ICAO code | SPZO |
| Airport name | Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport |
| City | Cusco |
| Country | Peru |
| Time zone | America/Lima (UTC-5) |
| Latitude | -13.5357 |
| Longitude | -71.9388 |
| Elevation | 10860 ft (3310 m) |
| Airport type | Large airport |
| Continent | South America |
| Runways | 1 |
| Longest runway | 11,146 ft (3,397 m) |
| Map | View on OpenStreetMap ↗ |
Reference data last updated 24 July 2026.
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What is the IATA code for Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport?
The IATA code for Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport is CUZ.
What is the ICAO code for Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport?
The ICAO code for Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport is SPZO.
Where is CUZ airport located?
Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) is located in Cusco, Peru.
What time zone is CUZ in?
Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport operates in the America/Lima time zone, which is UTC-5.
What is the nearest airport to CUZ?
The nearest airport to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) is Andahuaylas Airport (ANS) in Andahuaylas, about 154 km away.
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