PAF Captain Guillermo Concha Iberico International Airport — Piura, Peru
← Looking for a different airport? Search hereThe airport code for PAF Captain Guillermo Concha Iberico International Airport (Piura) is PIU — its ICAO code is SPUR.
Distance & flight time from PIU
PAF Captain Guillermo Concha Iberico International Airport
PIU, officially PAF Captain Guillermo Concha Iberico International Airport, serves Piura, a major city in northern Peru near the Ecuadorian border. The airport is named after a Peruvian Air Force pilot and handles significant domestic traffic connecting Piura to Lima, supporting the region's agriculture, oil production, and growing tourism to nearby Pacific beaches like Máncora and Colán. PIU also plays a role in northern Peru's trade and commerce given Piura's status as a regional economic hub. Its runway can accommodate narrow-body commercial jets, and the airport has seen infrastructure improvements to handle increasing passenger volumes from both business and beach tourism.
Runways at PAF Captain Guillermo Concha Iberico International Airport (PIU)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01/19 | 8202 ft (2500 m) | 148 ft (45 m) | ASP |
Radio frequencies for PAF Captain Guillermo Concha Iberico International Airport (PIU)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| APP | PIURA APP/TWR | 118.4 MHz |
| RDO | PIURA RDO | 126.9 MHz |
Airports near PAF Captain Guillermo Concha Iberico International Airport (PIU)
- Captain Victor Montes Arias International Airport (TYL) — 99.4 km (61.8 mi)
- Jose Maria Velasco Ibarra Airport (MRR) — 118.6 km (73.7 mi)
- Captain Pedro Canga Rodríguez International Airport (TBP) — 185.7 km (115.4 mi)
- Capitán FAP José A. Quiñones González International Airport (CIX) — 196.5 km (122.1 mi)
- Santa Rosa - Artillery Colonel Victor Larrea International Airport (ETR) — 207.8 km (129.1 mi)
- Shumba Airport (JAE) — 208.4 km (129.5 mi)
- Mariscal Lamar Airport (CUE) — 314.8 km (195.6 mi)
- Mayor General FAP Armando Revoredo Iglesias Airport (CJA) — 318.6 km (198.0 mi)
PIU serves Piura, Peru, a gateway to northern Peru's beach destinations like Máncora; searchers often want to confirm domestic flight connections to Lima and the airport's honorary military namesake.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for PAF Captain Guillermo Concha Iberico International Airport?
The IATA code for PAF Captain Guillermo Concha Iberico International Airport is PIU.
What is the ICAO code for PAF Captain Guillermo Concha Iberico International Airport?
The ICAO code for PAF Captain Guillermo Concha Iberico International Airport is SPUR. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.