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LIM Jorge Chávez International Airport
Jorge Chávez International Airport (IATA: LIM, ICAO:SPJC) is located in the the city of Lima, Peru. It is the primary international airport serving Lima and its surrounding metropolitan area. Phone Number :+5115173501

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IATA Code

LIM

ICAO Code

SPJC

Name

Jorge Chávez International Airport

Type

Main Airport

Country / Region

Peru (PE)

City

Lima

Latitude

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Longitude

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Time Zone

Phone Number

+5115173501

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Airport Overview

Jorge Chávez International Airport（LIM）（ICAO: SPJC）is Peru’s principal international and domestic aviation gateway and serves the Lima–Callao metropolitan area. The airport is located in Callao, approximately 11 km northwest of central Lima and about 17 km from Miraflores. For international freight forwarders, it functions as the country’s main air gateway for import, export and connecting cargo, with access to Peru’s commercial, manufacturing, retail, mining-support and seafood-related supply chains. Our service team can coordinate airport handling, customs documentation, temperature-sensitive planning and inland delivery, while final acceptance, warehouse availability, cut-off times and release conditions must be confirmed against the booked flight and cargo profile.

Airport name	Jorge Chávez International Airport
IATA / ICAO	LIM / SPJC
Country / city	Peru / Lima
Administrative location	Callao, metropolitan Lima
Airport role	Primary international and domestic passenger and cargo gateway of Peru

Key Highlights

National gatewayMost Peru-bound international air cargo is planned through the Lima–Callao airport logistics cluster or an onward domestic connection.

Mixed cargo profileThe gateway handles both scheduled passenger-belly capacity and dedicated cargo solutions, subject to routing and seasonal availability.

Perishable sensitivitySeafood, fresh produce, flowers and pharmaceuticals require advance temperature-control and acceptance planning.

Urban access riskRoad congestion between Callao, Lima, Miraflores and southern or eastern districts can materially affect delivery and collection appointments.

Customs-led releaseCommercial documents, tariff classification, permits and inspection status should be aligned before cargo reaches the airport.

Cargo Facilities & Services

Jorge Chávez International Airport operates within a regulated airport cargo environment supported by handling agents, customs-controlled storage and local trucking providers. Specific equipment, warehouse acceptance windows and service levels vary by handler, airline and cargo type.

Import and export handling: Cargo is normally transferred through authorized cargo handlers for document verification, acceptance, build-up, breakdown, storage and release.
Customs-controlled storage: Import cargo may remain under customs control pending declaration, inspection, payment or other release requirements. The applicable storage period and charges must be confirmed for each shipment.
Perishable cargo: Cold-chain handling may be available through specialized procedures and facilities, but shipper instructions, packaging performance, temperature range and acceptance capability must be pre-approved.
Dangerous goods: Acceptance depends on airline approval, current IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations, packaging, labels, shipper’s declaration and handler capability.
Special cargo: Live animals, valuables, human remains, oversized pieces and pharmaceutical shipments require advance routing and handling confirmation rather than standard booking treatment.
Ground transport: Our team can arrange airport collection, bonded or customs-compliant movements where applicable, and final delivery to Lima, Callao or other Peruvian destinations.

Routes & Transit Times

International directions: Cargo planning commonly involves links between Peru and North America, Latin America, Europe and other international markets, either on direct capacity or through an airline hub. Actual routing depends on the commodity, season, airline allotment and aircraft type.
Domestic distribution: Lima is the principal consolidation and transfer point for cargo moving to other Peruvian cities. Domestic uplift, interline transfer and final-mile arrangements must be checked separately.
Transit planning: Published flight time is only one component; export acceptance, screening, warehouse cut-off, connection protection, customs processing and road delivery can determine the total door-to-door cycle.
Schedule volatility: Weather, aircraft changes, capacity constraints, holidays, security controls and customs inspections may alter the planned movement. Our service team confirms the operational schedule before final commitment.

We do not present fixed transit promises for this gateway. The shipment-specific quotation should identify the proposed airline routing, connection point, cargo cut-off, estimated arrival window and contingency option.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Lima and Callao: The immediate hinterland includes Peru’s principal consumer market, port-logistics area, distribution centers, importers, exporters and manufacturing activities.
Perishable exports: Seafood, fresh produce, flowers and other time-sensitive products may require pre-cooled packaging, rapid acceptance and temperature-monitoring instructions.
Industrial and project cargo: Machinery parts, mining-support equipment, electrical components and urgent maintenance spares are commonly assessed for dimensions, weight distribution and handling limitations.
Consumer and commercial cargo: Electronics, apparel, footwear, samples, retail replenishment and general merchandise require accurate descriptions, quantities, values and country-of-origin data.
Healthcare shipments: Medicines, diagnostic materials and medical devices should be reviewed for temperature, permits, packaging, product registration and consignee-import requirements before booking.

Operations & Compliance

Cut-off control: Airline and handler acceptance deadlines are flight-specific and can differ for general cargo, dangerous goods, perishables, live animals and oversized freight. Our team obtains the applicable cut-off before dispatching cargo to the airport.
Export documentation: Commercial invoice, packing list, air waybill data, exporter and consignee details, permits and product-specific certificates must be consistent. Incorrect descriptions or values can trigger customs queries or inspection.
Dangerous goods: Batteries, chemicals, aerosols, magnets, dry ice and other regulated articles must be classified before quotation. Required packaging, marks, labels and declarations depend on the substance and transport mode.
Customs and collection: Import release may involve declaration review, tax or duty settlement, permits and physical inspection. Delivery appointments, driver identification, warehouse release documents and local traffic conditions should be arranged in advance.

Shipping Tips

Send our service team the commodity description, HS classification, pieces, dimensions, gross weight, value, ready date and destination before requesting a firm routing.
For perishables and pharmaceuticals, provide the required temperature range, packaging method, coolant details, handling instructions and acceptable excursion limits before airline confirmation.
For lithium batteries, chemicals or other regulated goods, share the applicable safety data and battery or dangerous-goods specifications early; do not tender undeclared regulated cargo.
Build road-transport buffer time for Callao–Lima traffic and customs or warehouse procedures. Where commercially viable, our team can compare direct uplift, hub connection, domestic transfer and airport-adjacent delivery options.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Jorge Chávez International Airport handle both international and domestic cargo?: Yes. It is Peru’s principal international and domestic airport gateway. The practical routing, transfer procedure and available capacity depend on the airline, shipment type and destination, so our service team verifies the complete movement before booking.
How early should export cargo arrive at the airport?: There is no single universal interval. The applicable cargo cut-off is set by the airline and handler and may be earlier for dangerous goods, perishables, live animals, oversized pieces or cargo requiring document review. We confirm the flight-specific deadline before delivery.
Can temperature-sensitive cargo be shipped through Jorge Chávez International Airport?: It may be possible when the selected airline and handler accept the commodity and the packaging meets the required temperature and handling conditions. Advance pre-alert, validated packaging and a contingency plan are strongly recommended.
What commonly delays import cargo at this airport?: Inconsistent invoices or packing lists, incomplete permits, customs inspections, incorrect commodity descriptions, unpaid duties or delayed consignee instructions are common causes. Our team checks the document set and coordinates customs and delivery milestones before arrival.
Is airport collection in Lima affected by road conditions?: Yes. Road congestion between Callao and Lima districts, including Miraflores and southern or eastern areas, can affect collection and final delivery timing. We schedule the truck with an operational buffer and confirm the release status before dispatch.

Data Sources & Provenance

Airport identity, IATA and ICAO references, country and city information are based on the supplied airport record. Location description and airport role are aligned with the supplied airport information. Operational statements are presented as shipment-planning guidance and remain subject to airline, handler, customs and government requirements in force at the time of movement.

For verification and current regulatory or operational checks, our service team refers to the relevant authorities and industry sources, including lima-airport.com, corpac.gob.pe, sunat.gob.pe, gob.pe and iata.org.

Flight schedules, cargo acceptance, warehouse availability, cut-off times, customs procedures, permits, charges and delivery conditions are time-sensitive. The final shipment plan is confirmed by our service team against the booking, commodity and current official or carrier instructions.