Gateway to Peru's central highlands and Amazon region.
Location
Huánuco, Peru
Alférez FAP David Figueroa Fernandini Airport serves the city of Huánuco in central Peru, sitting at an elevation of approximately 1,887 meters (6,191 feet) above sea level in the Huallaga River valley. The airport is named in honor of a Peruvian Air Force officer and functions as the primary commercial air gateway to the Huánuco region.
The airport handles domestic flights connecting Huánuco to Lima and other Peruvian cities. Its high-altitude location and surrounding terrain require pilots to follow specific approach and departure procedures. The facility supports both civilian and limited military aviation operations under the administration of CORPAC, Peru's civil aviation infrastructure authority.
Terminals
The airport has a single small terminal building handling domestic passenger operations.
Getting to & from
Taxis and informal collective transport provide the primary ground connections between the airport and Huánuco city center, located a few kilometers away.
Airlines here
LATAM Peru and Star Peru have historically served this airport with domestic routes, primarily connecting Huánuco to Lima.
Notable facts
- ›Elevation of approximately 1,887 meters (6,191 feet) above sea level.
- ›Named after Peruvian Air Force officer Alférez FAP David Figueroa Fernandini.
- ›IATA code HUU and ICAO code SPNC.
- ›Managed by CORPAC, Peru's civil aviation infrastructure body.
- ›Primarily serves domestic routes to Lima with limited flight frequency.
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 Details may be inaccurate or outdated — always verify with the airport's official website before acting on them.
