Josefa Camejo International Airport – LSP
The Josefa Camejo International Airport is a public airport that is located in Las Piedras, Venezuela. It serves the Paraguana Peninsula and the Los Taques Municipality. Named after Josefa Camejo, a Venezuelan War of Independence hero, the airport is owned and operated by the local civil aviation authority. Working under the IATA code of LSP and the ICAO code of SVJC, the airport sits at an elevation of 75 feet above mean sea level. There is one runway with an asphalt surface and it measures 9,186 feet plus an addition 500 meters of overrun. The non-directional beacon is located on the airport’s field.
Best Time to Visit
The airport is served by a number of local airlines. Most notable is Aruba Airlines, which in 2018 inaugurated one of the shortest international flights in the world. The flight links Josefa Camejo International Airport to the airline’s hub in Orangestad, a flight time that lasts about 8 minutes one way. Cities, towns, villages, and suburbs found near the airport include Punto Fijo, Punta Cardon, Coro, and San Nicolas.
What to Do & Area Attractions
There is a good handful of hotels and motels in the area served by the Josefa Camejo International Airport. One of the closest is the Hotel El Faro. Guests who are looking for a grander stay can check out the Lidotel Hotel Boutique Paraguana, which is top-rated property and is located roughly 7 miles from the airport. Around 9 miles from the airport is the 4-star Hotel Villa Caribe, which offers a fitness center and 2 swimming pools.
An alternate airport for the Josefa Camejo International Airport is the Jose Leonardo Chirino Airport in Coro, Venezuela.