Moises Benzaquen Rengifo Airport — Yurimaguas, Peru
← Looking for a different airport? Search hereMoises Benzaquen Rengifo Airport in Yurimaguas uses the IATA code YMS, with SPMS as its ICAO identifier.
Distance & flight time from YMS
Moises Benzaquen Rengifo Airport
Moises Benzaquen Rengifo Airport (YMS) serves Yurimaguas, a river port city in Peru's Loreto region situated where the Amazon basin's road network effectively ends and river transport begins. The airport is named after a local politician and provides a crucial air link for a city that otherwise depends heavily on boat travel along the Huallaga River to reach Iquitos and other Amazonian settlements. YMS handles modest passenger volumes connecting Yurimaguas to Lima and regional centers, supporting commerce, timber trade, and agricultural exports from the surrounding jungle province. As one of the few reliable transportation options into this remote tropical region, the airport plays an outsized role in the local economy.
Runways at Moises Benzaquen Rengifo Airport (YMS)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 5912 ft (1802 m) | 98 ft (30 m) | ASP |
Radio frequencies for Moises Benzaquen Rengifo Airport (YMS)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| RDO | YURIMAGUAS RDO | 118.1 MHz |
Airports near Moises Benzaquen Rengifo Airport (YMS)
- Cadete FAP Guillermo Del Castillo Paredes Airport (TPP) — 74.0 km (46.0 mi)
- Juan Simons Vela Airport (RIJ) — 116.8 km (72.6 mi)
- Juanjui Airport (JJI) — 157.0 km (97.6 mi)
- Chachapoyas Airport (CHH) — 195.2 km (121.3 mi)
- Shumba Airport (JAE) — 295.7 km (183.7 mi)
- Mayor General FAP Armando Revoredo Iglesias Airport (CJA) — 296.3 km (184.1 mi)
- Cap FAP David Abenzur Rengifo International Airport (PCL) — 324.5 km (201.6 mi)
- Coronel FAP Francisco Secada Vignetta International Airport (IQT) — 389.7 km (242.1 mi)
YMS, Moises Benzaquen Rengifo Airport, connects Yurimaguas in Peru's Amazon region to Lima, serving a river city where road access ends and air travel remains essential for commerce.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for Moises Benzaquen Rengifo Airport?
The IATA code for Moises Benzaquen Rengifo Airport is YMS.
What is the ICAO code for Moises Benzaquen Rengifo Airport?
The ICAO code for Moises Benzaquen Rengifo Airport is SPMS. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.