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Manu Airport

Manu, Peru

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Manu Airport

Manu, Peru
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Remote jungle gateway serving Peru's Manu biodiversity region.

Location
Manu, Peru
Manu Airport (ICAO: SPNU) is a small regional airstrip located near the town of Manu in the Madre de Dios region of Peru. It serves as a vital access point to one of the most biodiverse areas on Earth, the Manu National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and Biosphere Reserve. The airport supports light aircraft operations, primarily used for charter flights and occasional scheduled regional services connecting remote Amazonian communities to larger Peruvian cities. Given the difficult terrain and dense jungle surrounding the area, air transport is often the most practical means of reaching Manu. Infrastructure at the airport is minimal, reflecting the remote and underdeveloped nature of the region. It plays an important logistical role for ecotourism operators, researchers, and local communities who depend on air access.
Getting to & from
Ground transport from the airstrip to nearby communities and lodges typically involves local vehicles or river boat transfers through the jungle.
Airlines here
The airport primarily handles charter and light aircraft operations rather than scheduled commercial airline services.
Notable facts
  • ›Serves as an air gateway to Manu National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
  • ›Located in the Madre de Dios region of the Peruvian Amazon.
  • ›Operates primarily as a light aircraft and charter airstrip.
  • ›Supports ecotourism and scientific research expeditions into the Amazon basin.
  • ›Road access to the area is extremely limited due to dense jungle terrain.
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Gateway to the wild heart of Peru's Amazon rainforest

Manu Airport is a small airstrip serving the remote Manu region in the Madre de Dios department of southeastern Peru. It provides essential access to one of the world's most biodiverse areas, the Manu Biosphere Reserve, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The airport plays a critical logistical role for researchers, eco-tourists, and local communities deep within the Amazon basin.

Terminals
  • Main Airstrip Terminal — A basic single-room facility handling light aircraft arrivals and departures for the Manu reserve area.
Ground Transport
  • Private vehicle transfers arranged by eco-lodges and tour operators
  • River boat connections along the Manu and Madre de Dios rivers
  • 4x4 jeep hire through local guides and agencies
Nearby Hotels
  • Manu Wildlife Center
  • Cock of the Rock Lodge
  • Amazonia Lodge
  • Manu Learning Centre
Dining

There are no formal dining facilities at the airstrip itself. Meals are typically provided by eco-lodges and research stations in the surrounding reserve. Local communities near the Manu area offer basic traditional Amazonian cuisine when available.

Traveller Tips
  • Book all flights and transfers well in advance as capacity is extremely limited on light aircraft serving this route.
  • Carry sufficient cash as there are no ATMs or banking services in the remote Manu area.
  • Pack lightweight, quick-dry clothing and high-quality insect repellent before departure.
  • Coordinate arrival and onward logistics directly with your eco-lodge or tour operator as ground infrastructure is minimal.

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Manu Airport is an airstrip serving the village of Boca Manu and the Manu National Park in the Department of Madre de Dios of Peru. The grass runway is on the opposite side of the Madre de Dios River, 3.5 kilometres (2.2 mi) southwest of the village, which is near the confluence of the Madre de Dios and Manu Rivers.

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