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Padre Aldamiz International Airport

Puerto Maldonado, Peru

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Padre Aldamiz International Airport

Puerto Maldonado, Peru
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Gateway to the Peruvian Amazon in Madre de Dios.

Location
Puerto Maldonado, Peru
Padre Aldamiz International Airport (IATA: PEM, ICAO: SPTU) serves Puerto Maldonado, the capital of the Madre de Dios region in southeastern Peru. It is the primary air link for a remote Amazonian city that lies near the confluence of the Tambopata and Madre de Dios rivers. The airport plays a critical role in regional connectivity, as road access to Puerto Maldonado can be difficult and time-consuming. It supports tourism to the Tambopata National Reserve and the Manu Biosphere Reserve, two of the world's most biodiverse ecosystems. The facility was upgraded in the early 2010s to handle increased passenger traffic, particularly following improvements to the Interoceanic Highway connecting Peru with Brazil, which boosted economic activity in the region.
Terminals
The airport has a single terminal building handling both domestic and limited international operations.
Getting to & from
Taxis and mototaxis are the main ground transport options connecting the airport to Puerto Maldonado city center, located a few kilometers away.
Airlines here
LATAM Peru and Star Peru have historically operated services here, with LATAM providing the primary connection to Lima.
Notable facts
  • ›Named after Padre José Aldamiz, a Spanish missionary who served in the Madre de Dios region.
  • ›Serves as a key access point to the Tambopata National Reserve and Manu Biosphere Reserve.
  • ›The airport underwent terminal upgrades around 2011–2012 to accommodate growing traffic.
  • ›Puerto Maldonado is considered one of the biodiversity capitals of the world, driving ecotourism through the airport.
  • ›The airport sits at approximately 183 meters (600 feet) above sea level in the Amazon lowlands.
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Gateway to the Amazon, where jungle meets the open sky

Padre Aldamiz International Airport serves Puerto Maldonado, the capital of the Madre de Dios region in southeastern Peru, acting as the primary entry point for visitors heading into the Amazon rainforest. Named after a Spanish missionary who worked in the region, the airport has grown in importance as ecotourism to the Tambopata and Manu national reserves has surged. It handles domestic connections primarily from Lima and Cusco, and its modest infrastructure reflects its frontier character.

Terminals
  • Main Terminal — A single compact terminal building handling all passenger arrivals, departures, and basic amenities for domestic and limited international operations.
Ground Transport
  • Taxis and mototaxis available outside arrivals for transfer to city center and jungle lodges
  • Private lodge transfers arranged by ecotourism operators for Tambopata and Manu reserves
  • Rental car agencies with limited availability near the terminal
  • Shared minivan services connecting the airport to Puerto Maldonado city center
Nearby Hotels
  • Wasai Lodge & Expeditions
  • Hotel Don Carlos Puerto Maldonado
  • Cayman Lodge Amazonie
  • Posada Amazonas (Tambopata)
  • Hotel Apartamento Cabañaquinta
Dining

The terminal offers very limited food and beverage options, typically a small café or snack counter for departing passengers. The city of Puerto Maldonado, a short ride away, has local restaurants serving Amazonian specialties such as patarashca fish and juane rice dishes. Visitors heading to jungle lodges should note that most meals are provided on-site and options at the airport are minimal.

Traveller Tips
  • Arrive early as security and check-in lines can be slow despite the small terminal size.
  • Confirm your jungle lodge transfer in advance, as many lodges require a boat journey after the airport pickup.
  • Bring insect repellent and light long-sleeve clothing in your carry-on — the Amazon heat and insects greet you immediately on landing.
  • Currency exchange facilities at the airport are very limited; carry soles or exchange money beforehand in Lima or Cusco.
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Routes

PEM → CUZ2I · 142
PEM → CUZLA · 319
PEM → LIMLA · 319
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Padre Aldamiz International Airport
Encyclopaedia

Padre Aldamiz International Airport, also known as Puerto Maldonado International Airport, is an airport serving the city of Puerto Maldonado in the Madre de Dios Region of Peru.

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