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Sepahua Airport

Sepahua, Peru

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Sepahua Airport

Sepahua, Peru
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Remote jungle gateway serving the Sepahua river community.

Location
Sepahua, Peru
Sepahua Airport (ICAO: SPSE) is a small regional airstrip located in the Sepahua district of Ucayali Region, Peru. It serves the remote town of Sepahua, situated along the Urubamba River in the Amazon rainforest, providing essential air connectivity to an area otherwise accessible only by river or long overland routes. The airport operates as a basic facility supporting light aircraft and small regional turboprops. It plays a critical role in connecting indigenous and settler communities in the surrounding jungle to larger urban centers such as Pucallpa. Cargo and humanitarian flights also use the airstrip to supply the remote region.
Getting to & from
Ground transport from the airport to Sepahua town is limited, with the town primarily accessible on foot or by local vehicle along unpaved roads.
Airlines here
Small regional Peruvian operators and charter services provide occasional scheduled and on-demand flights to and from Sepahua Airport.
Notable facts
  • ›Located in the Ucayali Region of the Peruvian Amazon rainforest.
  • ›Sepahua town sits at the confluence of the Sepahua and Urubamba rivers.
  • ›The airport serves communities that rely heavily on air access due to limited road infrastructure.
  • ›No IATA code has been assigned to this airport.
  • ›River transport remains the primary alternative to air travel in the region.
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Gateway to the remote Amazon wilderness of southeastern Peru

Sepahua Airport is a small regional airstrip serving the jungle town of Sepahua in the Ucayali region of Peru, situated along the Urubamba River in the heart of the Amazon rainforest. It functions as a vital lifeline for a community otherwise accessible mainly by river, supporting indigenous communities, missionaries, and occasional ecotourism activity. The airport operates limited scheduled and charter flights, connecting this isolated settlement to larger Peruvian cities.

Terminals
  • Main Terminal — A single modest open-air terminal building handling all arrivals, departures, and basic passenger processing.
Ground Transport
  • Mototaxis available near the airstrip for short trips into town
  • River boat transport along the Urubamba River for longer regional journeys
  • Private vehicle arrangements through local lodges or contacts
Nearby Hotels
  • Hospedaje local guesthouses in Sepahua town
  • Community-run jungle lodges along the Urubamba River
Dining

There are no formal dining facilities inside the airport itself. The town of Sepahua has basic local restaurants and comedores serving traditional Amazonian dishes such as patarashca and juane. Travellers are advised to carry snacks and water for their journey given the limited options in the area.

Traveller Tips
  • Confirm your flight well in advance as schedules are irregular and subject to weather cancellations
  • Carry sufficient cash as there are no ATMs in Sepahua
  • Pack insect repellent and light clothing suitable for hot, humid Amazonian conditions
  • Allow extra time in your itinerary as river transport connections can be unpredictable

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Sepahua Airport is an airport serving the village of Sepahua (es) in the Ucayali Region of Peru.

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