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Andahuaylas Airport

Andahuaylas, Peru

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Andahuaylas Airport

Andahuaylas, Peru
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High-altitude gateway serving the Andahuaylas region of Peru.

Location
Andahuaylas, Peru
Andahuaylas Airport (IATA: ANS, ICAO: SPHY) is a small domestic airport located in the Andahuaylas Province of the Apurímac region in south-central Peru. Situated at an elevation of approximately 11,300 feet (3,445 meters) above sea level, it serves as an important air link for a region that is otherwise connected to major cities primarily by long mountain roads. The airport facilitates scheduled domestic flights, predominantly to and from Lima, making air travel a practical option for residents and visitors who would otherwise face many hours of overland travel. Its high-altitude location presents operational challenges typical of Andean airports, including reduced aircraft performance and variable mountain weather conditions.
Terminals
The airport has a single small terminal building handling domestic passenger traffic.
Getting to & from
Taxis and informal shared transport provide connections between the airport and Andahuaylas city center, located a short distance away.
Airlines here
LATAM Peru has historically operated scheduled service at Andahuaylas Airport, providing domestic connections to Lima.
Notable facts
  • ›Elevation of approximately 11,300 feet (3,445 meters) above sea level makes it one of Peru's higher-altitude airports.
  • ›Serves the Apurímac region, an area historically underserved by infrastructure.
  • ›Operates exclusively domestic routes, primarily to Lima.
  • ›High-altitude operations limit aircraft payload capacity and affect takeoff performance.
  • ›The airport is administered by Peru's state airport authority, Corpac.
Wikipedia
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Gateway to the Andean highlands of Apurímac, Peru

Andahuaylas Airport is a small regional airport serving the city of Andahuaylas in the Apurímac region of southern Peru, situated at an elevation of approximately 3,487 metres above sea level. It plays a vital role in connecting this remote highland community to Lima and other Peruvian cities, where road travel is lengthy and arduous. The airport supports regional development and tourism to the surrounding Andean landscapes and archaeological sites.

Terminals
  • Main Terminal — A single modest terminal building handling all domestic arrivals and departures with basic passenger facilities.
Ground Transport
  • Taxis available outside the terminal for hire to the city centre
  • Mototaxis (auto-rickshaws) serving short local trips
  • Private transfers arranged through local hotels
  • Shared minibuses (combis) operating on routes toward Andahuaylas city
Nearby Hotels
  • Hotel El Encanto de Oro
  • Hotel Las Americas Andahuaylas
  • Hostal Delicias
  • Hotel Sol de Oro
Dining

Food options inside the terminal are very limited, typically offering only basic snacks and beverages. The city of Andahuaylas, a short ride away, has local restaurants serving traditional Apurimeño cuisine including stews, roasted meats, and regional soups. Travellers are advised to eat before arriving at the airport if departing on an early flight.

Traveller Tips
  • Arrive well ahead of your flight as check-in can close early at this small regional airport.
  • Be prepared for altitude sickness — Andahuaylas sits at over 3,400 metres above sea level.
  • Confirm your flight status in advance, as schedules can be affected by Andean weather conditions.
  • Carry local currency (Peruvian soles) as card payment facilities are very limited in and around the airport.
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ANS → LIMW4 · DH8

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Andahuaylas Airport is a high-elevation airport serving the city of Andahuaylas, in Peru. It is an important airport in the Apurímac Region as being the only one capable of receiving commercial flights. It is operated by the civil government. Apart from scheduled flights, it also has many charter flights.

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