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Air Force Colonel Alfredo Mendivil Duarte Airport

Ayacucho, Peru

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Air Force Colonel Alfredo Mendivil Duarte Airport

Ayacucho, Peru
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Gateway to the Andean city of Ayacucho, Peru.

Location
Ayacucho, Peru
Air Force Colonel Alfredo Mendivil Duarte Airport (IATA: AYP, ICAO: SPHO) serves the city of Ayacucho, the capital of the Ayacucho Region in the southern Andean highlands of Peru. The airport is named in honor of Peruvian Air Force Colonel Alfredo Mendivil Duarte and operates under the administration of Corpac, Peru's state air navigation and airports corporation. Situated at a high altitude in the Andes, the airport provides a vital air link connecting Ayacucho to Lima and other Peruvian cities, given the challenging road conditions in the region. It supports both commercial passenger services and general aviation operations. Ayacucho is historically significant as the site of the Battle of Ayacucho in 1824, which sealed South American independence, and the airport serves as an important gateway for tourists visiting the region's cultural and historical attractions.
Terminals
The airport has a single passenger terminal handling domestic arrivals and departures.
Getting to & from
Ground transport between the airport and Ayacucho city center is primarily provided by taxis and private vehicles.
Airlines here
LATAM Peru and Sky Airline Peru operate regular domestic services connecting Ayacucho to Lima.
Notable facts
  • ›The airport sits at an elevation of approximately 8,917 feet (2,718 meters) above sea level.
  • ›It primarily serves domestic routes, with Lima being the main destination.
  • ›The airport is named after Peruvian Air Force Colonel Alfredo Mendivil Duarte.
  • ›Corpac manages air navigation services at the airport.
  • ›Ayacucho's highland terrain makes air travel the most practical option for connecting to Lima.
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Gateway to the Andean heartland where history and altitude converge

Air Force Colonel Alfredo Mendivil Duarte Airport serves Ayacucho, a historic Andean city in south-central Peru renowned for its colonial architecture and Semana Santa celebrations. The airport operates as a dual-use civil-military facility, supporting regional connectivity for a city that sits at approximately 2,761 metres above sea level. It plays a vital role linking Ayacucho to Lima and other Peruvian cities, sustaining tourism and commerce in the Ayacucho region.

Terminals
  • Main Terminal — A single compact terminal handling all domestic arrivals and departures with basic passenger amenities.
Ground Transport
  • Taxis from the official taxi rank outside the terminal
  • Colectivo shared minivans heading into Ayacucho city centre
  • Private transfer services pre-booked through hotels
  • Car rental counters available on a limited basis at the terminal
Nearby Hotels
  • Hotel Ayacucho
  • Hotel San Francisco de Paula
  • Hotel La Colmena
  • ViaVia Ayacucho
Dining

Food options inside the terminal are limited to a small café offering snacks, beverages, and light meals. The city centre of Ayacucho, about 4 kilometres away, offers a much richer dining scene featuring local Andean specialities such as puca picante and chicharrón. Travellers are advised to eat before heading to the airport for early morning departures.

Traveller Tips
  • Altitude acclimatisation is important — Ayacucho sits above 2,700 metres, so rest and hydrate on arrival.
  • Arrive at least 90 minutes before departure as the terminal has limited seating and security queues can be slow.
  • Carry local Peruvian soles in cash as card acceptance at the airport is unreliable.
  • Flights can be affected by Andean weather conditions, especially during the wet season from November to March, so build buffer time into connections.
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Routes

AYP → LIM2I · 142
AYP → LIMW4 · DH8

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BAe 146-2001 routesDH81 routes
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