Moises Benzaquen Rengifo Airport — Yurimaguas, Peru

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Moises 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)

RunwayLengthWidthSurface
09/275912 ft (1802 m)98 ft (30 m)ASP

Radio frequencies for Moises Benzaquen Rengifo Airport (YMS)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
RDOYURIMAGUAS RDO118.1 MHz

Airports near Moises Benzaquen Rengifo Airport (YMS)

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.