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Gateway to the mysterious Nazca Lines of Peru.
Location
Nazca, Peru
Maria Reiche Neuman Airport, designated IATA code NZC and ICAO code SPZA, serves the city of Nazca in the Ica Region of southern Peru. The airport is named in honor of Maria Reiche, a German-Peruvian mathematician and archaeologist who dedicated her life to studying and preserving the famous Nazca Lines.
The airport primarily handles small aircraft and light aviation traffic, serving as a base for scenic flights over the UNESCO-listed Nazca Lines geoglyphs. It sees limited scheduled commercial service and is largely oriented toward tourism-related operations.
Due to the relatively small scale of operations, the airport does not function as a major hub but plays an important regional role in connecting visitors to one of Peru's most iconic archaeological sites.
Terminals
The airport has a single small terminal building suited to its low-volume regional and tourist traffic.
Getting to & from
Ground transport between the airport and Nazca city center is available via taxis and private transfers, with the airport located close to the town.
Airlines here
The airport is primarily served by small regional operators and charter companies offering scenic flights over the Nazca Lines rather than major commercial airlines.
Notable facts
- ›Named after Maria Reiche, the German-Peruvian scientist who studied the Nazca Lines for decades.
- ›Primarily used as a base for scenic overflight tours of the Nazca Lines geoglyphs.
- ›The Nazca Lines are a UNESCO World Heritage Site located in the surrounding desert.
- ›The airport handles limited scheduled commercial traffic due to the small population of Nazca.
- ›Situated at an elevation of approximately 1,722 feet (525 meters) above sea level.
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 Details may be inaccurate or outdated — always verify with the airport's official website before acting on them.
