Yanamilla Airport
Air Force Colonel Alfredo Mendivil Duarte Airport is the main air gateway for Ayacucho in south-central Peru, connecting the city with the wider country while serving a highland region known for history, religion, and Andean scenery. Identified by IATA code AYP and ICAO code SPHO, it is classified as a medium airport and plays an important role for both local residents and visitors heading to Ayacucho for cultural events, business, or onward travel into the surrounding mountains.
About Yanamilla Airport
Air Force Colonel Alfredo Mendivil Duarte Airport is the main air gateway for Ayacucho in south-central Peru, connecting the city with the wider country while serving a highland region known for history, religion, and Andean scenery. Identified by IATA code AYP and ICAO code SPHO, it is classified as a medium airport and plays an important role for both local residents and visitors heading to Ayacucho for cultural events, business, or onward travel into the surrounding mountains.
Overview
Air Force Colonel Alfredo Mendivil Duarte Airport is the main air gateway for Ayacucho in south-central Peru, connecting the city with the wider country while serving a highland region known for history, religion, and Andean scenery. Identified by IATA code AYP and ICAO code SPHO, it is classified as a medium airport and plays an important role for both local residents and visitors heading to Ayacucho for cultural events, business, or onward travel into the surrounding mountains.
What Travelers Should Know
- The airport sits at 8917 ft (2718 m) above sea level, so some travelers may notice the altitude on arrival, especially after coming from lower elevations.
- It uses the America/Lima time zone, which is the same time used across most visitor itineraries in Peru.
- There is one runway, 02/20, measuring 9186 ft, with an asphalt surface and lighting to support operations in a range of conditions.
- Because it is the primary airport for Ayacucho, it is the most practical arrival point for reaching the city quickly by road.
Why The Setting Matters
Its high-elevation location shapes the travel experience as much as the destination itself. Visitors arriving in Ayacucho can expect thinner air, cooler mornings or evenings, and strong daytime sun, so it is smart to pace yourself after landing, stay hydrated, and keep a light jacket handy. For many travelers, the airport’s value is not just convenience but access: it places you close to one of Peru’s most distinctive highland cities without the longer overland journey that road travel can require.
Routes
Top routes from AYP
No routes tracked from AYP yet.
Nearby airports
Other airports in Peru
FAQ
Yanamilla Airport — frequently asked questions
Quick answers to the details travellers usually check first, from codes and locations to the practical basics that help with planning.
9 common questions
- Yanamilla Airport is located in Ayacucho, Peru (South America), at coordinates -13.200°, -74.250°.
- Its IATA code is AYP and its ICAO code is SPHO.
- Yanamilla Airport serves Ayacucho, Peru. When comparing fares, check whether other airports also serve the same area — prices and transfer times can differ between them.
- Yanamilla Airport operates on America/Lima local time. Departure and arrival times on tickets are always shown in each airport's local time, so double-check the offset when planning connections or pick-ups.
- Yanamilla Airport sits at latitude -13.200° and longitude -74.250°. The map link in the details panel on this page opens the exact location for driving directions.
- Originfacts does not yet track scheduled routes from AYP. Use the flight search on this page to see live airline options for your travel dates.
- Route coverage for AYP is still being added to Originfacts. Run a search from AYP on the flight search page to see every destination airlines currently sell for your dates.
- Its address is 961 Amancaes, Ayacucho, Ayacucho, Peru, the phone number is +51 66 312418, the official website is http://www.corpac.gob.pe/Main.asp?T=4120. For flight-specific questions (delays, baggage, rebooking), contact the operating airline directly rather than the airport.
- Yes — Originfacts lists 9 other airports in Peru. The nearby-airports section on this page links to each of them, which is useful when comparing fares or finding an alternative departure point.