Airport Codes

IATA Code Finder & ICAO Code Lookup

Recommend：

LAX

ORD

PVG

SIN

AMS

Total 1 airports of AYP

AYP Coronel FAP Alfredo Mendivil Duarte
Coronel FAP Alfredo Mendivil Duarte (IATA: AYP, ICAO:SPHO) is located in the the city of Ayacucho, Peru.

Show details

IATA Code

AYP

ICAO Code

SPHO

Name

Coronel FAP Alfredo Mendivil Duarte

Type

Country / Region

Peru (PE)

City

Ayacucho

Latitude

0.0000000

Longitude

0.0000000

Time Zone

Phone Number

Est. Unit Price

Get Free Quotes

Click to display the map

Airport Overview

Coronel FAP Alfredo Mendivil Duarte（AYP）, ICAO SPHO, serves Ayacucho in Peru’s Andean interior. It is best treated as a regional passenger airport with limited, shipment-specific air cargo applicability rather than as a dedicated international freight gateway. For international cargo, our service team normally evaluates the complete routing through a suitable Peruvian gateway, followed by domestic air connection or controlled road feeder service, depending on airline acceptance and cargo characteristics. The airport’s highland location, regional operating pattern and possible aircraft-capacity constraints make advance space confirmation essential. We coordinate carrier inquiries, export documentation, transfer planning and final-mile collection, while all acceptance, customs and handling arrangements remain subject to the operating carrier and local authorities.

Airport name	Coronel FAP Alfredo Mendivil Duarte
Location	Ayacucho, Peru
IATA / ICAO	AYP / SPHO
Logistics classification	Regional airport; cargo handled on a shipment-specific basis

Key Highlights

Regional rather than cargo-hub profile

Our team does not position this airport as a regular international freighter gateway. Cargo availability should be checked against the actual operating schedule.

Gateway planning is important

International shipments may require routing through another Peruvian airport before domestic uplift or surface delivery to Ayacucho.

Capacity can be shipment-sensitive

Weight, dimensions, commodity, aircraft type and passenger-load conditions may affect acceptance and uplift priority.

Advance documentation control

We recommend completing airway bill, commercial invoice, packing list and commodity review before requesting final space confirmation.

Cargo Facilities & Services

Shipment acceptance: Cargo acceptance, build-up, weighing and documentation procedures must be confirmed with the selected airline or its appointed ground handler before delivery.
Temperature-sensitive cargo: Do not assume dedicated cold-room or pharmaceutical handling at the airport. Our team can assess a protected transfer plan, packaging qualification and feasible gateway alternative.
Dangerous goods: Dangerous goods acceptance is carrier- and station-dependent. Prior approval, a compliant Shipper’s Declaration where required, correct UN packaging and trained handling are essential.
Customs-controlled cargo: Export, import or transit formalities must be aligned with the applicable Peruvian customs process. Availability of bonded storage, customs inspection space and release timing should be verified for each shipment.
Oversized or special cargo: Aircraft door dimensions, loading equipment and weight limits should be checked in writing. Our service team may recommend gateway handling and onward road transport when local acceptance is unsuitable.

Routes & Transit Times

Domestic positioning: Shipments may be planned through a Peruvian gateway with a domestic air connection to Ayacucho, subject to the live schedule, available cargo capacity and airline acceptance.
International connection: For export or import cargo, our team normally compares an air-to-air transfer with a gateway-to-Ayacucho road feeder option. The best choice depends on customs status, commodity and delivery urgency.
Transit variability: Mountain weather, aircraft payload restrictions, schedule changes, security screening, customs inspection and missed transfer connections can materially alter the transit plan.
Quotation discipline: We provide routing estimates only after checking the actual operating carrier, cut-off, transfer point, cargo dimensions and local delivery requirement; no fixed transit promise should be made before confirmation.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Primary service area: Ayacucho and its surrounding Andean commercial area form the practical hinterland; final-mile collection and delivery should be quoted separately from airport-to-airport freight.
Time-sensitive regional goods: Small commercial consignments, urgent replacement parts, documents, samples and high-value low-volume shipments may be more suitable than dense or oversized freight.
Perishable cargo: Fresh agricultural products and other perishables require a confirmed temperature-control chain, packaging plan and rapid handover. Acceptance should never be assumed from airport proximity alone.
General cargo: Consumer goods, retail replenishment, machinery components and project-related items may move through the airport or a nearby gateway, depending on dimensions, value and handling requirements.

Operations & Compliance

Cut-off control: Airline cargo cut-off, warehouse receiving hours and passenger-flight operating windows can differ. Our team obtains the station-specific deadline rather than relying on a generic airport cut-off.
Commodity screening: Provide a precise product description, HS classification, material composition, value and end use. Batteries, chemicals, aerosols, magnets, medicines, perishables and biological materials require early review.
Customs readiness: Commercial invoice, packing list, airway bill data, permits and origin documents should be consistent. Customs inspection or document correction can delay both transfer and final release.
Delivery and collection: Confirm consignee identification, local contact details, delivery access and storage limitations in advance. Uncollected cargo may incur carrier or handling charges according to the applicable tariff.

Shipping Tips

Send our service team the cargo dimensions, gross weight, package count, commodity description, ready date and final delivery address before requesting a rate.
Use robust, stackable packaging with clear handling marks. For temperature-sensitive goods, specify the required temperature range and maximum permitted exposure time.
For dangerous goods, submit the Safety Data Sheet and shipment details before packing or booking; do not tender undeclared batteries, liquids, powders or equipment containing hazardous components.
Compare direct regional uplift with a gateway-and-road alternative. For urgent cargo, reserve buffer time for weather, payload, transfer and customs contingencies.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Coronel FAP Alfredo Mendivil Duarte handle international air freight directly?: It may support shipment-specific regional cargo movements, but direct international acceptance, customs capability and available uplift must be confirmed with the operating carrier. Our team will compare a gateway connection when direct handling is unsuitable.
Which routing is normally better for urgent cargo to Ayacucho?: There is no universal answer. We compare available domestic uplift, gateway transfer time and controlled road feeder options after checking the cargo profile and delivery deadline.
Can temperature-controlled pharmaceuticals be tendered?: Only after the carrier, handling station and transfer plan are confirmed. Qualified packaging, temperature instructions, documentation and rapid collection are required; dedicated cold-chain capability should not be presumed.
How should dangerous goods be booked?: Provide the exact commodity and Safety Data Sheet before booking. Our team checks the applicable IATA Dangerous Goods requirements and carrier approval, including documentation, packaging and labeling.
What commonly causes delays?: Typical causes include late space requests, payload restrictions, incomplete customs documents, undeclared regulated goods, missed domestic connections, weather disruption and delayed consignee collection.

Data Sources & Provenance

Airport identifiers, airport name, city and country in this module follow the supplied airport master record for Coronel FAP Alfredo Mendivil Duarte（AYP / SPHO）.

Operational, customs and dangerous-goods statements are presented as shipment-planning guidance and remain subject to current carrier, airport, customs and regulatory confirmation.

Relevant authority domains for verification include corpac.gob.pe, mtc.gob.pe, sunat.gob.pe, iata.org and icao.int.

Our service team revalidates live schedules, carrier acceptance, cut-off times, customs requirements, handling arrangements and routing before booking. Any operational detail that changes by date, commodity or carrier is subject to final written confirmation.