Mayor General FAP Armando Revoredo Iglesias Airport (CJA)

Mayor General FAP Armando Revoredo Iglesias Airport (CJA), also known by its ICAO code SPJR, is a significant regional aviation facility located in the city of Cajamarca in the northern highlands of Peru. Situated at an elevation of approximately 8,760 feet (2,670 meters), the airport serves as a critical link for the region's prominent mining, dairy, and agricultural sectors. The facility is managed by CORPAC (the Peruvian Corporation of Commercial Airports and Aviation) and acts as a primary gateway for both business travelers and tourists exploring the historic Andean city. The airport features a single, functional passenger terminal building that was modernized to handle a growing volume of domestic traffic. The terminal is designed with a straightforward layout, with check-in counters and the departures area clearly separated from the arrivals hall and baggage claim. While it lacks the extensive commercial complexes of larger hubs like Lima, the terminal provides essential amenities including a comfortable waiting lounge, several small cafes serving traditional Peruvian coffee, and retail kiosks offering local handicrafts and dairy products. The airfield infrastructure is centered around a well-maintained 2,500-meter asphalt runway that is optimized for the narrow-body jet aircraft and regional turboprops that connect the highlands with the coast. Currently, Cajamarca Airport serves as a busy hub for major Peruvian carriers including LATAM Perú and JetSmart Perú, with multiple daily flights to the national capital, Lima (LIM). These flights are fundamental to the regional economy, providing a rapid alternative to the long overland journeys through the Andes. The airport also provides a strategic gateway for visitors heading to the nearby Baños del Inca thermal springs and the ancient Inca sites surrounding the city. Ground transportation into central Cajamarca is readily available via official taxi ranks and private shuttles, ensuring that the airfield remains a functional and convenient node in Peru's national aviation network.