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Cadete FAP Guillermo Del Castillo Paredes Airport

Tarapoto, Peru

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Cadete FAP Guillermo Del Castillo Paredes Airport

Tarapoto, Peru
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Gateway to Peru's Amazon jungle and San Martin region.

Location
Tarapoto, Peru
Cadete FAP Guillermo Del Castillo Paredes Airport, known by its IATA code TPP, serves the city of Tarapoto in the San Martín Region of northern Peru. Named in honor of a Peruvian Air Force cadet, the airport provides essential connectivity between this rapidly growing jungle city and Lima as well as other Peruvian destinations. The airport handles a significant volume of domestic traffic, reflecting Tarapoto's rise as a tourism hub for ecotourism and adventure travel in the Peruvian Amazon basin. It is operated under the jurisdiction of Peru's civil aviation authority and serves as a critical link for a region where road access can be challenging. Tarapoto itself is one of Peru's fastest-growing cities, and the airport has seen increasing passenger numbers in recent years as the region attracts more visitors interested in its waterfalls, biodiversity, and tropical landscapes.
Terminals
The airport operates with a single passenger terminal handling domestic flights.
Getting to & from
Taxis and mototaxis are the primary ground transport options connecting the airport to downtown Tarapoto, located a few kilometers away.
Airlines here
Major carriers serving TPP include LATAM Peru, Sky Airline Peru, and Star Peru on domestic routes primarily connecting to Lima.
Notable facts
  • ›The airport is named after a Peruvian Air Force cadet, Guillermo Del Castillo Paredes.
  • ›It primarily handles domestic flights, with Lima being the main destination.
  • ›Tarapoto is one of Peru's fastest-growing cities, driving increased air traffic.
  • ›The airport serves as a key entry point for ecotourism in the San Martín Region.
  • ›The surrounding area is known for its waterfalls, lagoons, and Amazon biodiversity.
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Gateway to the Peruvian jungle where Andes meet Amazon basin

Cadete FAP Guillermo Del Castillo Paredes Airport serves Tarapoto, a vibrant city in the San Martín region of Peru known as the 'City of Palms.' The airport connects this jungle gateway to Lima and other major Peruvian cities, playing a vital role in regional commerce and tourism. Named after a Peruvian Air Force cadet, it has grown steadily as ecotourism and agriculture in the region have expanded.

Terminals
  • Main Terminal — A single compact terminal handling all domestic arrivals and departures with basic passenger facilities.
Ground Transport
  • Taxis from the official airport taxi rank outside arrivals
  • Mototaxis (auto-rickshaws) available just outside the terminal perimeter
  • Private transfer services bookable through local hotels
  • Car rental desks available inside the terminal
Nearby Hotels
  • Casa de Palos Hotel Boutique
  • Hotel Rio Shilcayo
  • Tarapoto Hotel
  • La Patarashca Lodge
  • Puerto Palmeras Resort
Dining

Inside the terminal, food options are limited to a small café and snack counters offering light meals and beverages. Tarapoto city centre, a short taxi ride away, offers excellent local cuisine including the regional specialty patarashca, a fish dish wrapped and grilled in bijao leaves. Fresh tropical fruit juices and jungle-inspired dishes are widely available throughout the city.

Traveller Tips
  • Arrive at the airport at least 90 minutes before departure as check-in queues can be slow during peak travel periods.
  • Carry local currency (Peruvian soles) as card payment options are limited at the terminal and nearby transport.
  • Mototaxis are the cheapest way into town but negotiate the fare before boarding.
  • The surrounding San Martín region requires insect repellent and sun protection year-round due to its humid jungle climate.
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Route map (3 destinations)

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Routes

TPP → IQT2I · 142
TPP → LIM2I · 142 146
TPP → PCL2I · 146
TPP → IQTLA · 319
TPP → LIMLA · 320 319
TPP → LIMP9 · 737
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