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Comandante FAP German Arias Graziani Airport

Anta, Peru

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Comandante FAP German Arias Graziani Airport

Anta, Peru
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Gateway to the Cordillera Blanca in Peru's Ancash region.

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Anta, Peru
Comandante FAP German Arias Graziani Airport is a small regional airport serving the city of Anta, near Huaraz, in the Ancash region of Peru. It sits at a high elevation in the Andes mountains, making it one of the more challenging airports to operate in the country due to thin air and mountainous terrain. The airport primarily supports domestic flights connecting the Callejón de Huaylas valley to Lima, serving tourists heading to the Cordillera Blanca trekking and mountaineering area, including Huascarán National Park. Scheduled commercial services have historically been intermittent, with operations varying over the years.
Terminals
The airport has a single small terminal building suited to low-volume regional passenger operations.
Getting to & from
Ground transport from Anta airport to the city of Huaraz is available via taxi or shared minibus, covering approximately 20 kilometers.
Airlines here
LC Peru has historically operated scheduled domestic services between Anta/Huaraz and Lima, though service continuity has varied over time.
Notable facts
  • ›The airport is located approximately 23 km north of Huaraz, the capital of Ancash region.
  • ›It sits at an elevation of roughly 2,719 meters (8,921 feet) above sea level.
  • ›The airport is named after Comandante FAP German Arias Graziani, a Peruvian Air Force officer.
  • ›It serves as an access point for Huascarán National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
  • ›High-altitude operations require special aircraft performance considerations for takeoff and landing.
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Gateway to the Andean highlands above the ancient city of Huaraz

Comandante FAP German Arias Graziani Airport serves the Anta district near Huaraz in the Ancash region of Peru, sitting at an elevation of roughly 2,719 meters above sea level. Named after a Peruvian Air Force commander, the airport functions as a regional facility connecting the Cordillera Blanca mountain zone to Lima. It plays a vital logistical and tourism role for trekkers and climbers heading to some of Peru's most dramatic Andean scenery.

Terminals
  • Main Terminal — A single small regional terminal handling limited domestic arrivals and departures with basic passenger facilities.
Ground Transport
  • Taxi services available at the terminal forecourt to Huaraz city center
  • Shared colectivo minivans connecting Anta to Huaraz
  • Private transfer arrangements bookable through local hotels
Nearby Hotels
  • Hotel Colombia Huaraz
  • Andino Club Hotel
  • El Tumi Hotel
  • Casa de Zarela Guesthouse
Dining

The airport terminal offers minimal food options given its small scale, so travellers should not rely on onboard catering or lounges. Huaraz city, approximately 20 minutes away, offers a wide range of restaurants serving traditional Ancash dishes including pachamanca and trout from local rivers. Stocking up on snacks in Huaraz before an early departure is strongly recommended.

Traveller Tips
  • Arrive early as flight schedules can shift frequently due to Andean weather conditions and thin-air operations.
  • Acclimatize to the altitude before undertaking any trekking — Huaraz sits above 3,000 meters and altitude sickness is common.
  • Confirm your flight the day before departure, as services to Anta are limited and cancellations can occur.
  • Carry local Peruvian soles in cash as ATM access and card payment options near the airport are very limited.

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Comandante FAP Germán Arias Graziani Airport
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Comandante FAP Germán Arias Graziani Airport is a regional airport serving the city of Huaraz, Ancash Region, Peru. The airport is in the Santa River valley, 20 kilometres (12 mi) northwest of Huaraz, at the village of Anta. Since July 2024, the airport reopened its operations to commercial flights, after the improvement of the terminal and the runway, receiving daily flights operated by LATAM Airlines to the city of Lima.

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