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I invite you to tour and get to know the Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport of Cusco, the second most important air terminal in the Peru.
We continue to get to know more airports in the region and the world that form part of the different trips I go on and this time we visit the magical city of Cusco, considered the historical capital of Peru and a world-renowned tourist destination. Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport plays a key role in connecting Peru with the rest of the world and in the experience of visitors who come to this beautiful city.
On this occasion we are going to learn some very interesting data about this airport as well as statistics about this terminal., which, given its tourist attractions and gateway to Machu Picchu, makes it the second most important airport in Peru.
We start with the information from Cusco…
Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport of Cusco
With a terminal that has been evolving over time since its construction began in 1964, coming into operation in 1965, The regional importance of this airport continues to grow, mainly thanks to the arrival of new airlines and international routes such as Bogota, Peace and Santiago.
More than half a million inhabitants live in the metropolitan area of Cusco, a considerable number of potential air transport users. Nevertheless, the strength lies in the tourists who surpass the local population. Peru It is an enviable country for the attraction generated by its main source of income, reaching more than 4.5 million visitors during the 2022, a considerable number even surpassing pre-pandemic.
With this context, Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport plays a fundamental role in the arrival of tourists and in offering a unique experience in a globally sought-after destination..
Before moving on, Don't miss the Aero Report that includes more data and information about this airport as well as a tour of its facilities on YouTube:
Thus, get to know this airport in depth and know more details about how it operates, statistics and more allows us to understand how the success of Peru starts with its airports, although this terminal is years old, has not made great progress and it is expected in the coming years a new airport in Chichero, this air terminal is key.
Information and characteristics
With all this previous context, Let's know more details about this air terminal:
- Its IATA code is CUZ and the ICAO code is SPZO.
- This airport is located about 4 kilometers from the city center of Cusco, 10 minutes by vehicle or taxi.
- as data, you can pay from S. 10 a S. 20 soles the trip to the center.
- is located at 3.399 altitude meters.
- It formally began operations in 1965 like a state airport.
- It was the first terminal to have boarding gates.
- Its full name is Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport., in honor of Lieutenant Alejandro Velasco Astete, aviator hero having been the first Peruvian pilot to cross the Andes in 1925, flying between Lima and Cusco for the first time.
- This airport is public administration run by CORPAC – Peruvian Airports and Commercial Aviation Corporation S.A, belonging to the Government of Peru.
- Annually they are transported through this airport near the 4 million passengers.
- It has a runway 3.400 meters long 10/28 asphalt.
- During the 2023 were made more than 32 thousand air operations.
- Here they operate on average 33 Daily flights.
- Son 4 airlines operating here (LATAM, Avianca, SKY and JetSMART).
- They are currently operating 6 national and international routes.
- Weekly on average they operate 230 commercial flights from here, not counting charter or private flights.
- Most flights are domestic with more than 93% of participation.
- It has flights within America to Bogotá, La Paz and Santiago.
- It is a hub for the LATAM Peru airline.
- The route with the most weekly flights is between Cusco and Lima with 202 frequencies.
- Cusco went from having only flights to Lima and Arequipa to also adding flights to Puerto Maldonado.
- Regarding public transportation options, This airport has several bus lines that pass outside the terminal. You can also use official taxis or Uber that work without problem.
If you have already visited this airport or would like to do so, tell me your experience in the comments.
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