Puerto Maldonado - Padre Aldamiz

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ICAO Code SPTU/
Last Validated
City Puerto Maldonado
Position 12°36'50"S 069°13'45"W
Runway(s) 01/19
Elevation 659 ft

General

Puerto Maldonado is a jungle town in south-eastern Peru, and a centre for eco-tourism. Served by a number of domestic and international flights, it features a long runway to handle most types of aircraft. Because of its strategic location, the airfield is used by the Peruvian police and US Department of State for counter-drugs operations.

Beware, plane spotting is neither understood nor appreciated in Peru.

Layout

The airport has a single north-south runway. The civil terminal can be found to the north-east side, whereas the police compound is located on the south-west side of the airfield. As can be expected in Peru, the airport is fenced-off by a wall.

Getting There

Unless you arrive by boat, the airport is your most likely point of entry to the region. The civil terminal is found just west of the town of Puerto Maldonado.

Around the Airport

1Civil apron

The terminal area is found on the east side of the runway, and provides some good views. Both sides of the main building permit for views on the ramps. Photography is not recommended, but can be done in the morning, when the sun is behind your back.

2Approach 19 - north west side

The best spot to view flying activities at the airport is along the main road, which borders the airport to the north. From the terminal area, head north, and turn left at the T-junction. The road leads all the way to Cuzco, but just after passing the threshold, sufficient space exists at the shoulder of the road, to allow for safe viewing. Photography is best in the afternoon.

3Police apron

The police apron can be found on the west side of the runway, far away and not visible from the terminal area. The lengthy entrance road leads right to the gate with the apron right behind it. Driving up to the gate may reveal some helicopters parked on the apron. Only for a quick hit and run, or alternatively, just play stupid.

Frequencies

126.900Radio
118.800Tower/Approach

Based Operators

DOS Air WingBell 212
UH-1H-II

Preserved

?An-2, preserved at terminal, visible at spot 1

More Info

Puerto Maldonado airportOfficial site of Puerto Maldonado airport

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