Airport code
JAU — Francisco Carle Airport
JAU is the IATA code for Francisco Carle Airport, an airport serving Jauja, Peru. Its ICAO code is SPJJ, and it operates in the America/Lima time zone (UTC-5). The airport sits at -11.7831, -75.4734 in the Southern Hemisphere, at an elevation of 11034 ft (3363 m).
Overview
About Francisco Carle Airport
Francisco Carle Airport is a high-elevation regional airport serving Jauja, in the Junin Region of Peru, and surrounding cities such as Huancayo and Tarma. It is 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.
Reference data
Airport information
| IATA code | JAU |
|---|---|
| ICAO code | SPJJ |
| Airport name | Francisco Carle Airport |
| City | Jauja |
| Country | Peru |
| Time zone | America/Lima (UTC-5) |
| Latitude | -11.7831 |
| Longitude | -75.4734 |
| Elevation | 11034 ft (3363 m) |
| Airport type | Medium airport |
| Continent | South America |
| Runways | 1 |
| Longest runway | 9,220 ft (2,810 m) |
| Map | View on OpenStreetMap ↗ |
Reference data last updated 24 July 2026.
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What is the IATA code for Francisco Carle Airport?
The IATA code for Francisco Carle Airport is JAU.
What is the ICAO code for Francisco Carle Airport?
The ICAO code for Francisco Carle Airport is SPJJ.
Where is JAU airport located?
Francisco Carle Airport (JAU) is located in Jauja, Peru.
What time zone is JAU in?
Francisco Carle Airport operates in the America/Lima time zone, which is UTC-5.
What is the nearest airport to JAU?
The nearest airport to Francisco Carle Airport (JAU) is Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) in Lima, about 181 km away.
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