Capitán FAP Carlos Martínez de Pinillos International Airport — Trujillo, Peru

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Searching for an airport code near Trujillo? Capitán FAP Carlos Martínez de Pinillos International Airport is identified as TRU (ICAO: SPRU).

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Capitán FAP Carlos Martínez de Pinillos International Airport

Named for a Peruvian air force officer, Capitán FAP Carlos Martínez de Pinillos International Airport serves the northern coastal city of Trujillo, and travelers booking flights there will see the code TRU on their tickets. Trujillo itself is renowned for colonial architecture and proximity to Chan Chan, the sprawling adobe capital of the pre-Columbian Chimú civilization and one of the largest earthen cities ever built in the Americas. The airport functions as a regional hub for La Libertad province, connecting the area to Lima and supporting the agricultural export economy centered on sugar and asparagus farming along the coastal valleys. Nearby Huanchaco, a traditional fishing town known for reed boats called caballitos de totora, draws surfers and travelers arriving through this terminal. Domestic carriers operate the bulk of scheduled service here.

Runways at Capitán FAP Carlos Martínez de Pinillos International Airport (TRU)

RunwayLengthWidthSurface
02/209920 ft (3024 m)145 ft (44 m)ASP

Radio frequencies for Capitán FAP Carlos Martínez de Pinillos International Airport (TRU)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
APPTRUJILLO APP/TWR118.7 MHz
RDOTRUJILLO RDO126.9 MHz

Airports near Capitán FAP Carlos Martínez de Pinillos International Airport (TRU)

TRU airport connects Trujillo, Peru to Lima and sits near the ancient Chan Chan ruins, the largest adobe city in the Americas.

FAQ

What is the IATA code for Capitán FAP Carlos Martínez de Pinillos International Airport?

The IATA code for Capitán FAP Carlos Martínez de Pinillos International Airport is TRU.

What is the ICAO code for Capitán FAP Carlos Martínez de Pinillos International Airport?

The ICAO code for Capitán FAP Carlos Martínez de Pinillos International Airport is SPRU. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.