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Gateway to the Andean city of Ayacucho, Peru.
Location
Ayacucho, Peru
Air Force Colonel Alfredo Mendivil Duarte Airport (IATA: AYP, ICAO: SPHO) serves the city of Ayacucho, the capital of the Ayacucho Region in the southern Andean highlands of Peru. The airport is named in honor of Peruvian Air Force Colonel Alfredo Mendivil Duarte and operates under the administration of Corpac, Peru's state air navigation and airports corporation.
Situated at a high altitude in the Andes, the airport provides a vital air link connecting Ayacucho to Lima and other Peruvian cities, given the challenging road conditions in the region. It supports both commercial passenger services and general aviation operations.
Ayacucho is historically significant as the site of the Battle of Ayacucho in 1824, which sealed South American independence, and the airport serves as an important gateway for tourists visiting the region's cultural and historical attractions.
Terminals
The airport has a single passenger terminal handling domestic arrivals and departures.
Getting to & from
Ground transport between the airport and Ayacucho city center is primarily provided by taxis and private vehicles.
Airlines here
LATAM Peru and Sky Airline Peru operate regular domestic services connecting Ayacucho to Lima.
Notable facts
- ›The airport sits at an elevation of approximately 8,917 feet (2,718 meters) above sea level.
- ›It primarily serves domestic routes, with Lima being the main destination.
- ›The airport is named after Peruvian Air Force Colonel Alfredo Mendivil Duarte.
- ›Corpac manages air navigation services at the airport.
- ›Ayacucho's highland terrain makes air travel the most practical option for connecting to Lima.
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 Details may be inaccurate or outdated — always verify with the airport's official website before acting on them.
