Jorge Chávez International Airport is a large airport serving Lima, Peru. Its IATA code is LIM and its ICAO code is SPJC. The airport lies at an elevation of 113 ft (34 m) above sea level. It has 2 runway(s); the longest is 16L/34R, 11,506 ft (3,507 m) long. Local time follows the America/Lima time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- LIM
- ICAO code
- SPJC
- Airport type
- Large airport
- Elevation
- 113 ft (34 m)
- Coordinates
- -12.0219, -77.1143
- Time zone
- America/Lima
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16L/34R | 11,506 ft · 3,507 m | 148 ft · 45 m | Concrete | Yes |
| 16R/34L | 11,417 ft · 3,480 m | 148 ft · 45 m | Concrete | No |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Jorge Chávez International Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| JAU Francisco Carle Airport | Jauja, Peru | 181 km · 112 mi |
| HUU Alferez Fap David Figueroa Fernandini Airport | Huánuco, Peru | 258 km · 160 mi |
| AYP Air Force Colonel Alfredo Mendivil Duarte Airport | Ayacucho, Peru | 340 km · 211 mi |
| CHM FAP Lieutenant Jaime Andres de Montreuil Morales Airport | Chimbote, Peru | 355 km · 221 mi |
| NZC Maria Reiche Neuman Airport | Nazca, Peru | 392 km · 244 mi |
| ANS Andahuaylas Airport | Andahuaylas, Peru | 449 km · 279 mi |
| TRU Capitán FAP Carlos Martínez de Pinillos International Airport | Trujillo, Peru | 489 km · 304 mi |
| PCL Cap FAP David Abenzur Rengifo International Airport | Pucallpa, Peru | 491 km · 305 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from LIM. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GRU São Paulo | 3,475 | 2,159 | 1,876 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 4,245 | 2,638 | 2,292 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 5,136 | 3,191 | 2,773 | View route |
| JFK New York | 5,866 | 3,645 | 3,167 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 6,721 | 4,176 | 3,629 | View route |
| LHR London | 10,150 | 6,307 | 5,480 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 10,276 | 6,385 | 5,549 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 10,724 | 6,664 | 5,790 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 10,908 | 6,778 | 5,890 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 12,205 | 7,584 | 6,590 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 12,794 | 7,950 | 6,908 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 14,827 | 9,213 | 8,006 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 15,483 | 9,621 | 8,360 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 16,618 | 10,326 | 8,973 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 16,770 | 10,421 | 9,055 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 18,822 | 11,696 | 10,163 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| APP | LIMA APP | 119.700 |
| ATIS | ATIS | 127.900 |
| CLD | LIMA CLNC DEL | 118.500 |
| GND | GND | 121.900 |
| RDO | LIMA RDO | 664.900 |
| TWR | LIMA TWR | 118.100 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Jorge Chávez International Airport?
The IATA code of Jorge Chávez International Airport is LIM and its ICAO code is SPJC.
Where is Jorge Chávez International Airport located?
Jorge Chávez International Airport is in Lima, Lima Region, Peru, at -12.0219, -77.1143.
What time zone is Jorge Chávez International Airport in?
Jorge Chávez International Airport uses the IANA time zone America/Lima. Daylight saving time, where applicable, is applied automatically by the clock on this page.
How long is the longest runway at Jorge Chávez International Airport?
The longest runway listed is 16L/34R, 11,506 ft (3,507 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Jorge Chávez International Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Francisco Carle Airport (JAU), about 181 km (112 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.