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Tingo Maria Airport

Tingo Maria, Peru

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Tingo Maria Airport

Tingo Maria, Peru
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Gateway to Peru's jungle heartland in the Huallaga Valley.

Location
Tingo Maria, Peru
Tingo Maria Airport (IATA: TGI, ICAO: SPGM) is a small regional airport serving Tingo Maria, a city in the Huánuco Region of central Peru. It sits within the upper Amazon basin, surrounded by dense tropical forest and the scenic Bella Durmiente mountain range. The airport handles domestic flights connecting Tingo Maria to Lima and other Peruvian cities, supporting the region's agricultural economy and local communities. It operates under the administration of Peru's civil aviation authority, CORPAC. Due to its location in a mountainous jungle environment, operations can be affected by weather conditions, fog, and limited infrastructure, making it a challenging but vital air link for the region.
Terminals
The airport has a single small terminal building handling all domestic passenger traffic.
Getting to & from
Ground transport into Tingo Maria city center is primarily via taxis and mototaxis available at the airport.
Airlines here
Star Perú and other small Peruvian regional carriers have historically served this airport with domestic routes to Lima.
Notable facts
  • ›Located in the Huánuco Region of central Peru within the upper Amazon basin.
  • ›The airport sits near the Bella Durmiente (Sleeping Beauty) mountain, a local landmark.
  • ›Tingo Maria is known as the 'Pearl of the Huallaga' due to its lush jungle setting.
  • ›Operations are managed by CORPAC, Peru's national civil aviation corporation.
  • ›The surrounding region is a significant coca-growing area, giving the airport strategic importance.
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Gateway to the Peruvian jungle where the Andes meet the Amazon

Tingo Maria Airport serves the small city of Tingo Maria in the Huánuco region of central Peru, nestled in a lush valley where Andean foothills transition into Amazonian rainforest. The airport plays a modest but vital role in connecting this remote jungle city to Lima and other regional centers, reducing travel time that would otherwise require hours on mountain roads. Its location near Tingo Maria National Park makes it a key entry point for ecotourism and regional commerce.

Terminals
  • Main Terminal — A single small terminal handling all domestic arrivals and departures with basic passenger facilities.
Ground Transport
  • Taxis available outside the terminal for city and hotel transfers
  • Mototaxis (auto-rickshaws) for short distances into central Tingo Maria
  • Colectivo shared minivans serving routes to the city center and surrounding towns
Nearby Hotels
  • Hotel Madera Verde
  • Hotel Las Orquídeas
  • Hotel Royal Tingo
  • Alojamiento El Bosque
Dining

Food options inside the airport are extremely limited, with only basic snack service available. The city of Tingo Maria offers local restaurants serving regional Amazonian dishes such as juane, tacacho, and fresh river fish. Travelers are advised to eat before arriving at the airport or bring their own provisions for departure.

Traveller Tips
  • Arrive well in advance as check-in procedures can be informal but delays do occur on mountain-weather days.
  • Bring cash as ATM access in Tingo Maria is limited and card payments are rarely accepted at small establishments.
  • Insect repellent is essential given the airport's jungle-edge location and humid climate year-round.
  • Confirm your flight status directly with the airline as schedules can change due to low cloud cover and fog in the valley.

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TGI → LIMW4 · DH8

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Tingo María Airport is an airport serving Tingo María, in the Huánuco Region of Peru. The runway is alongside the west bank of the Huallaga River.

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