LIM - Lima 🇵🇪

[Sunny]

Airport Name and ICAO/IATA Code
Jorge Chávez International Airport (ICAO: SPJC / IATA: LIM)

Location (City, Country)
Lima, Peru

Airport Type & Size
Jorge Chávez International Airport is Peru’s primary and busiest international gateway,classified as a civilian public airport. It features a two primary runway, capable of handling the largest wide-body aircraft including the Airbus A380. As a major hub for South American air travel, it connects the Pacific coast of South America with destinations across the Americas and Europe, handling over 25 million passengers annually.

Why should this airport be added to World of Airports?
LIM offers a strategic South American hub experience that bridges the Pacific and Atlantic air routes.Managing LIM involves handling complex international long-haul operations while coordinating dense regional and domestic networks. The airport serves as the crucial connection point between South America and the world, providing players with the challenge of managing high passenger volumes, cargo operations, and transfer traffic in a geographically strategic location that serves as the western gateway to the continent.

Major Airlines & Routes
·Hub Operations:

Serves as the main hub for LATAM Perú and Sky Airline Perú, connecting Lima with major domestic destinations and international routes throughout South America.

·International Carriers:

Hosts major global airlines including American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, Air France, KLM, Iberia, and British Airways operating routes to North America and Europe.

·Cargo & Regional:

Supports significant cargo operations with dedicated freighters and extensive regional connectivity to neighboring countries.

Unique Features or Challenges
·Strategic Pacific Gateway:

LIM serves as the primary air gateway for Peru and a crucial connection point along the Pacific coast of South America, handling traffic between South America, North America, Europe, and Asia.

·High-Altitude Operations:

While at sea level itself, LIM manages extensive domestic network connections to high-altitude Andean airports, requiring specialized aircraft performance knowledge.

·Growing Hub Pressure:

As South America’s economy expands, LIM faces increasing passenger and cargo volumes, requiring sophisticated terminal and airfield management to prevent bottlenecks.

Runway Detail

16L/34R→ 3,507 m / 11,506 ft

16R/34L→ 3,480 m / 11,417 ft

Optional: Links, images, maps, or videos
Jorge Chávez International Airport - Wikipedia

Theoretical Route Network from LIM to Designated Airports

·LIM→ SCL - 1,325nm - B/C/D/E

·LIM→ GRU - 1,877nm - B/C/D/E

·LIM→ SXM - 1,978nm - B/C/D/E

·LIM→ MSY - 2,623nm - C/D/E/F

·LIM→ IAD - 3,046nm - C/D/E/F

·LIM→ SAN - 3,527nm - C/D/E/F

·LIM→ LHR - 5,475nm - D/E/F

·LIM→ INN - 5,867nm - D

·LIM→ LEJ - 5,939nm - D/E/F

·LIM→ PRG - 6,005nm - E/F

·LIM→ BRI - 6,049nm - E

·LIM→ SYD - 6,917nm - E/F

·LIM→ MCT - 8,183nm - E

·LIM→ NGO - 8,513nm - E

·LIM→ CNN - 9,212nm - only B77L*(Coming soon)

·LIM→ HKG - 9,928nm - only B77L*(Coming soon)

·LIM→ BKK - 10,651nm - N/A^

＊In theory, the B77L from CNN/HKG to LIM, but it’s not efficient.

^No aircraft can perform BKK to LIM

[Jose123]

Finally I see Jorge Chaves here, greetings from San Juan de Lurigancho, Lima, Peru

[Sunny]

¡Un gran saludo de vuelta! Thank you for the greeting from Lima! And we absolutely agree – Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) would be a fantastic addition to World of Airports! Its role as a major South American hub, connecting the Pacific coast to the world, offers a unique and strategic gameplay challenge. We truly hope to see it in the game someday! ¡Qué tengas un gran día!