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Inca Manco Cápac International Airport

Juliaca, PE

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Inca Manco Cápac International Airport

Juliaca, Peru · South America

Juliaca Inca Manco Cápac (JUL) is the high-altitude (~3,826 m) Lake Titicaca / Puno gateway with Andes Salon VIP on Priority Pass 06:00–19:00. AAP runway works through Feb 2028 constrain schedules — confirm live.

Airportist Score

6.3/ 10

Mixed

Ease of use6.8
Comfort & amenities6.2
Food & retail5.8
Ground access6.8
Reliability5.5
Lounges6.5

How the score works

An editorial 0–10 score. The overall is exactly the weighted sum of six traveler categories — not a Google rating and not a poll.

25%Ease of use — Wayfinding, security wait, and layout.
20%Comfort & amenities — Seating, Wi-Fi, cleanliness, and quiet.
15%Food & retail — Food and retail quality and variety.
15%Ground access — Transit, taxi, and parking to the city.
15%Reliability — Delays, cancellations, and weather resilience.
10%Lounges — Worth-it density and access quality.

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Inca Manco Cápac International Airport

Juliaca, Peru · South America

Juliaca Inca Manco Cápac (JUL) is the high-altitude (~3,826 m) Lake Titicaca / Puno gateway with Andes Salon VIP on Priority Pass 06:00–19:00. AAP runway works through Feb 2028 constrain schedules — confirm live.

Airportist Score

6.3/ 10

Mixed

Ease of use6.8
Comfort & amenities6.2
Food & retail5.8
Ground access6.8
Reliability5.5
Lounges6.5

How the score works

An editorial 0–10 score. The overall is exactly the weighted sum of six traveler categories — not a Google rating and not a poll.

25%Ease of use — Wayfinding, security wait, and layout.
20%Comfort & amenities — Seating, Wi-Fi, cleanliness, and quiet.
15%Food & retail — Food and retail quality and variety.
15%Ground access — Transit, taxi, and parking to the city.
15%Reliability — Delays, cancellations, and weather resilience.
10%Lounges — Worth-it density and access quality.

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Cheapest to city
Authorized airport taxi / tourist van
confirm live · Juliaca close-in; Puno longer highway hop (traffic-dependent)
Lounge
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Terminals
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Most important tips

Know before you go

A compact traveler cheat sheet for timing, terminals, food, and disruption checks.

Works

Runway project through Feb 2028 — schedules constrained

AAP: new runway / drainage works 30 Jun 2026–10 Feb 2028. Temporary itinerary windows (e.g. 14:00–22:00 most weekdays; Wed/Sun evening banks) — confirm live with airline.

Lounge PP hours 06:00–19:00 may not cover evening-only banks.

Lounge

Andes Salon VIP 06:00–19:00 — flight-linked

Priority Pass: 06:00–19:00 daily; hours may vary according to flight schedules.

Alcohol Extra Payment Required on PP.

Altitude

Field elev ~12,552 ft / 3,826 m

LogCluster / OurAirports elevation for SPJL. Lake Titicaca / Puno gateway.

Hydrate; omit invented medical/acclimatization advice.

Lounge F&B

Soft drinks complimentary; alcohol Extra Payment

PP lists Soft drinks Complimentary; Alcoholic drinks (Standard) Extra Payment Required.

Peru domestic issuer caveat — confirm card benefits before visit.

Live conditions

Right now at JUL

Security waits and operational status from official feeds, where the airport publishes them.

Honest verdict

Who this airport works for

Best for

Puno / Titicaca travelers on daytime Lima banks when the lounge is open
Passengers who already confirmed Peru domestic PP entitlement

Watch out for

Elevation ~12,552 ft / 3,826 m — hydrate; no medical claims
AAP runway works 30 Jun 2026–10 Feb 2028 — constrained hours
PP lounge closes 19:00; evening-only banks may miss it
Peru domestic PP issuer caveat
Alcohol Extra Payment in lounge
No published MCT

Airportist Score

Why this score

Overall is the published weighted sum of six categories. No holistic fudge on top.

Ease of use · 25%

Wayfinding, security wait, and layout.

6.8

Comfort & amenities · 20%

Seating, Wi-Fi, cleanliness, and quiet.

6.2

Food & retail · 15%

Food and retail quality and variety.

5.8

Ground access · 15%

Transit, taxi, and parking to the city.

6.8

Reliability · 15%

Delays, cancellations, and weather resilience.

5.5

Lounges · 10%

Worth-it density and access quality.

6.5

Key stats

Editorial reference figures, not live readings.

Terminals

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Guide quick facts

From the editorial guide for JUL.

Updated Sep 19, 2026

IATA JUL / ICAO SPJL — Aeropuerto Internacional Inca Manco Cápac (Juliaca) — Lake Titicaca / Puno gateway
Elevation ~12,552 ft / 3,826 m (LogCluster / OurAirports) — among the world’s highest commercial fields; hydrate; no medical/acclimatization claims
PP Andes Salon VIP — Domestic Departure Hall 02 (airside 1st floor after security); 06:00–19:00; hours may vary with flights; Peru domestic PP issuer caveat
AAP runway works: prelim 15–30 Jun 2026; main works 30 Jun 2026–10 Feb 2028 (~USD 200M). Constrained schedule windows from 30 Jun 2026 (Gestión / Infobae citing AAP)
No official MCT or security wait minutes — omitted

7 official sources

https://www.prioritypass.com/en-GB/lounges/peru/inca-manco-capac-international/jul-andes-salon-vip
https://www.prioritypass.com/en-GB/lounges/peru/inca-manco-capac-international
https://lca.logcluster.org/227-peru-juliaca-international-airport
https://gestion.pe/economia/empresas/aeropuerto-de-juliaca-replantea-horarios-de-operacion-por-obras-en-nueva-pista-de-aterrizaje-noticia/

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Explore the JUL guide

Each section answers one trip question in depth.

Getting There
1 ways into the city, compared on time, cost, and luggage.
Cheapest: Authorized airport taxi / tourist van
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Lounges
1 lounge with access rules, hours, and verdicts.
Andes Salon VIP
View Lounges
Traveler Tips
Altitude is the story — sourced elevation only; hydrate; no medical claims.
6 tips & hacks
View Traveler Tips
Amenities
3 rated amenities — food, Wi-Fi, quiet spots, family, and sleep.
Andes Salon VIP (PP)High-altitude field (~3,826 m)Runway modernization (through 2028)
View Amenities
Water
No authoritative fountain map → empty water_options. High elevation → hydrate from sealed purchases when available (prices omitted if unsourced).
View Water
Reviews
Editorial and traveler reviews — what people actually complain about.
View Reviews

https://www.infobae.com/peru/2026/06/04/aeropuerto-de-juliaca-operara-con-nuevo-horario-mientras-ejecuta-obra-de-usd-200-millones/

https://ourairports.com/airports/SPJL/

https://aap.com.pe/

☁️19°C / 66°F

Security wait times

Current security wait information is not available for this airport. Check the airport's official website or app before travel.

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Operational status

Normal operations

No Flighty-reported operational issues for this airport.

Source: Flighty Airports

Status response Sep 21, 21:10 UTC · Confirm live conditions with official sources before travel.