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Peru's southern gateway serving the White City of Arequipa.
Opened
1965
Location
Arequipa, Peru
Rodríguez Ballón International Airport is the primary commercial airport serving Arequipa, Peru's second-largest city, known as the 'White City' for its colonial architecture built from white sillar volcanic stone. The airport sits at an elevation of approximately 8,405 feet (2,562 meters) above sea level, which can affect aircraft performance and requires careful operational planning.
The airport serves as an important hub for domestic routes within Peru and handles international connections primarily to neighboring South American countries. It has undergone modernization efforts to increase capacity and improve passenger facilities in line with growing tourism and business travel demand to the Arequipa region.
Arequipa is a major gateway to southern Peru's attractions, including Colca Canyon and the starting point for travelers heading to Lake Titicaca and Cusco, making the airport strategically significant for Peru's tourism infrastructure.
Terminals
The airport operates with a single terminal building handling both domestic and international passengers.
Getting to & from
Ground transport options include taxis, remises (private hire cars), and bus services connecting the airport to central Arequipa, approximately 8 kilometers away.
Airlines here
Major airlines serving the airport include LATAM Peru and Sky Airline, with additional services from Avianca and other regional carriers.
Notable facts
- ›Named after Peruvian aviation pioneer Alfredo Rodríguez Ballón.
- ›Sits at an elevation of approximately 2,562 meters (8,405 feet) above sea level.
- ›Serves as a gateway to Colca Canyon, one of the world's deepest canyons.
- ›The airport handles significant cargo traffic supporting Arequipa's mining and agricultural industries.
- ›High-altitude operations require aircraft performance adjustments for takeoff and landing.
This profile is provided for general information only. Details may be inaccurate or outdated — always verify with the airport's official website before acting on them.
