Flight Simulator Flights at SPSO Pisco

Captain Renán Elías Olivera International Airport (SPSO/PIO) serves the coastal city of Pisco in Peru's Ica Region, built around a single long paved runway equipped with an ILS. Its size and instrument approach make it a straightforward, well-equipped destination for simulator pilots flying VFR or IFR along the Peruvian coast.

Overview

Captain Renán Elías Olivera International Airport, identified by the ICAO code SPSO and IATA code PIO, lies at Pisco in the Ica Region of Peru. It sits at a low elevation of 23 feet above mean sea level and is built around a single substantial hard-surfaced runway long enough to accommodate large aircraft, making it a capable and interesting destination for simulator pilots exploring the Peruvian coast.

Airspace & Location

The airport is located at coordinates 13.7448 degrees south, 76.2204 degrees west, close to the town of Pisco in the Ica Region of Peru.

Runways

The airport has a single physical runway, 04/22, 9,858 feet long with a hard surface. It is lit for night operations, and runway 22 is equipped with an instrument landing system (ILS).

Radio & Navigation

Pilots can expect approach control on 118.3 MHz, ground movement on 121.9 MHz, and a radio frequency of 126.9 MHz. An ILS is available for runway 22, supporting instrument approaches to that end of the strip.

The Airfield Today

The airport is classified as a large airport handling customs, indicating it is equipped for international arrivals and departures.