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Gateway to Peru's ancient Cajamarca highlands region.
Location
Cajamarca, Peru
Mayor General FAP Armando Revoredo Iglesias Airport serves the city of Cajamarca in northern Peru, situated in the Andes mountains at an elevation of approximately 2,532 meters (8,307 feet) above sea level. Named after a distinguished Peruvian Air Force general, it is operated by Aeropuertos del Perú and serves as the primary air gateway for the Cajamarca region.
The airport handles primarily domestic traffic, connecting Cajamarca to Lima and other Peruvian cities. It plays an important role in supporting the region's mining industry, tourism related to pre-Inca and Inca historical sites, and general commerce. The high-altitude location presents operational considerations for aircraft performance.
Terminals
The airport has a single terminal building handling both departures and arrivals for domestic passengers.
Getting to & from
Taxis and informal transport options are available outside the terminal for travel into central Cajamarca, approximately 3 kilometers away.
Airlines here
LATAM Airlines Peru and Sky Airline operate scheduled domestic routes through this airport, primarily connecting Cajamarca with Lima.
Notable facts
- ›Elevation of approximately 2,532 meters (8,307 feet) above sea level affects aircraft performance.
- ›Named after Peruvian Air Force General Armando Revoredo Iglesias.
- ›Operated by Aeropuertos del Perú under a concession agreement.
- ›Serves as a key access point for the Cajamarca mining region, one of Peru's most productive.
- ›Cajamarca is historically significant as the site where Inca emperor Atahualpa was captured by Spanish conquistadors.
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 Details may be inaccurate or outdated — always verify with the airport's official website before acting on them.
