Cusco's 11,146-foot runway is long enough, but at 10,860 feet — one of the highest commercial airports in the world — density altitude is extreme, so the Embraer Phenom 300 operates weight-limited (reduced payload or fuel) on a case-by-case basis with a hot-and-high-qualified crew. Final landing performance is calculated by the operating crew for the specific date, weather, and load.
Cusco at a Glance
| Cusco (SPZO/CUZ) | Detail |
|---|---|
| Runway length | 11,146 ft |
| Field elevation | 10,860 ft |
| Key limit | 11,146 ft runway · 10,860 ft elevation — extreme density altitude |
How the Embraer Phenom 300 Measures Up
| Embraer Phenom 300 | Spec |
|---|---|
| Class | light jet |
| Wingspan | ~52.2 ft |
| Max takeoff weight | 18,551 lb (~8 t) |
In short, it depends on the specific aircraft and certification. The Jet Finder can confirm whether a given Embraer Phenom 300 is cleared for Cusco and arrange the trip.
Comparing options? See the Aircraft Capability hub, the Cusco airport guide, or the Embraer Phenom 300 specifications.
Frequently Asked Questions
It depends. Cusco's 11,146-foot runway is long enough, but at 10,860 feet — one of the highest commercial airports in the world — density altitude is extreme, so the Embraer Phenom 300 operates weight-limited (reduced payload or fuel) on a case-by-case basis with a hot-and-high-qualified crew. Final landing performance is calculated by the operating crew for the specific date, weather, and load.
Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (SPZO/CUZ): 11,146 ft runway · 10,860 ft elevation — extreme density altitude. Final dispatch performance is always calculated by the operating crew for the specific flight.
At 10,860 feet the thin air reduces performance, so jets carry reduced fuel or payload, especially on warm days, and the heaviest jets operate weight-limited on a case-by-case basis. Its 11,146-foot runway is otherwise long enough for the aircraft covered here.
Cusco suits aircraft that meet its high-altitude performance requirements — see The Jet Finder's Aircraft Capability hub for specific aircraft.
Planning a Trip to Cusco?
We'll confirm the right aircraft for Cusco — and arrange the charter, with vetted operators and crews current for the airport's specific requirements.