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Mollendo Airport

Mollendo, Peru

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Mollendo Airport

Mollendo, Peru
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Small regional airfield serving Peru's coastal port city.

Location
Mollendo, Peru
Mollendo Airport (ICAO: SPDO) is a small general aviation airfield located near Mollendo, a port city in the Arequipa region of southern Peru. The airport serves limited regional and private aviation traffic, functioning as a secondary facility relative to the major Rodríguez Ballón International Airport in nearby Arequipa. Mollendo itself is a coastal city known for its beaches and as a historically significant port. The airport sees minimal commercial traffic and primarily supports light aircraft operations. Due to its limited infrastructure and lack of scheduled commercial service, it does not hold an IATA code.
Getting to & from
Ground access to Mollendo city center is available by road, with the airport situated in close proximity to the urban area.
Airlines here
No scheduled commercial airlines operate regular service at Mollendo Airport.
Notable facts
  • ›Mollendo Airport has no assigned IATA code, reflecting its non-commercial status.
  • ›The airport is designated under the ICAO code SPDO.
  • ›It is located in the Arequipa region of southern Peru.
  • ›The nearest major airport with commercial service is Rodríguez Ballón International Airport in Arequipa.
  • ›The airport primarily supports general aviation and light aircraft operations.
Wikipedia
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Gateway to Peru's Pacific coast and the altiplano beyond

Mollendo Airport is a small regional airfield serving the coastal city of Mollendo in the Arequipa region of southern Peru. The airport primarily supports general aviation and occasional charter operations, situated near a city historically known as a key Pacific port and seaside resort destination. Its modest facilities reflect the town's scale, yet its location offers access to both coastal landscapes and routes toward the Andean interior.

Terminals
  • Main Terminal — A single small terminal handling general aviation, charter flights, and limited passenger processing.
Ground Transport
  • Taxis available outside the terminal
  • Mototaxis common for short distances into Mollendo city
  • Private vehicle transfers arrangeable through local agencies
Nearby Hotels
  • Hotel Mollendo
  • Hostal El Puerto
  • Hostal Cabana
Dining

In-terminal dining options are extremely limited or nonexistent given the airport's small scale. Mollendo city itself offers fresh seafood restaurants and local cevicherias within a short taxi ride. Travellers are advised to eat before arriving at the airport or plan for a meal in town upon landing.

Traveller Tips
  • Confirm your flight status directly with your operator, as schedules at this small airfield can change with little notice.
  • Carry local Peruvian soles in cash, as card payment infrastructure may be limited at this facility.
  • Mollendo's beach area is a short distance from the airport — ideal for a brief stop before or after travel.
  • For onward travel to Arequipa city, shared colectivo vans from Mollendo town offer an affordable and frequent option.

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Mollendo Airport is a regional airport that serves the Pacific coast town of Mollendo in the Arequipa Region of Peru. It is 3.4 kilometres (2.1 mi) southeast of the town, along the beach. It has one runway and is operational only during the daytime.

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