Francisco Carle Airport — Jauja, Peru

JAU refers to Francisco Carle Airport, which serves the city of Jauja high in the central Peruvian Andes, at an elevation that makes it one of the higher-altitude airports serving the Junín region. Jauja effectively functions as the airport for Huancayo, a larger city nearby, since Huancayo itself lacks a comparable commercial airfield. Domestic carriers operate flights connecting JAU to Lima, offering travelers a faster alternative to the long mountain road journey through the Andes. The airport's high-altitude setting and surrounding mountainous terrain make approach and departure noteworthy for pilots and passengers alike. JAU supports both tourism to the historic Mantaro Valley and everyday travel for residents of this central highland region.