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PEM Padre Aldamiz International Airport
Padre Aldamiz International Airport (IATA: PEM, ICAO:SPTU) is located in the the city of Puerto Maldonado, Peru.

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IATA Code

PEM

ICAO Code

SPTU

Name

Padre Aldamiz International Airport

Type

Country / Region

Peru (PE)

City

Puerto Maldonado

Latitude

-12.6136100

Longitude

-69.2286100

Time Zone

UTC-05:00

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Padre Aldamiz International Airport (PEM)

Puerto Maldonado, Peru

Padre Aldamiz International Airport is a regional passenger airport serving Puerto Maldonado and the Madre de Dios area in southeastern Peru. Its logistics role is primarily that of a local gateway rather than a large-scale cargo hub. The airport’s location near the Bolivian border and the Amazon basin can support time-sensitive regional shipments, but international forwarders should plan each movement around confirmed airline acceptance, handling availability, customs formalities and onward surface delivery. Our service team can validate the operating chain before booking and coordinate alternatives through a larger Peruvian gateway when the required cargo service is unavailable.

Airport name	Padre Aldamiz International Airport
IATA / ICAO	PEM / SPTU
Location	Puerto Maldonado, Peru
Coordinates	12°36′49″S, 69°13′43″W
Time zone	UTC−05:00
Logistics classification	Regional airport with cargo movements normally dependent on available belly capacity and local handling arrangements

Key Highlights

Regional access to Puerto Maldonado and the Madre de Dios hinterland, with limited suitability for routine high-volume freighter programs.
Capacity, acceptance cut-offs and handling procedures may vary by operating flight and seasonal demand; confirmation before cargo dispatch is essential.
Most international supply chains should be assessed as a gateway-to-gateway movement, potentially involving a connection through Lima and a separate inland delivery leg.
Amazon-region weather, road conditions and local handling resources can affect transfer and final-delivery planning.
Special cargo requires advance pre-checking because temperature-controlled, dangerous-goods, live-animal and oversized handling cannot be assumed from the airport name alone.

Cargo Facilities & Services

General cargo: Our service team will confirm whether the booked operating carrier and local ground handler can receive, screen, build up and release the specific shipment type.
Customs and inspection: Customs availability, inspection location, storage status and release procedure must be confirmed for the actual import or export movement; bonded or duty-suspended storage should not be presumed.
Cold-chain cargo: For pharmaceuticals, perishables and other temperature-sensitive shipments, request written confirmation of acceptance, active or passive temperature-control capability, transfer exposure and emergency handling.
Dangerous goods: Acceptance depends on the operating carrier, route, aircraft configuration, trained personnel and applicable documentation. A local cargo counter should not be treated as automatic proof of dangerous-goods capability.
Oversized and special handling: Dimensions, weight, packaging, loading method and vehicle access should be checked before booking because regional facilities may impose practical handling limits.

Facility functions and service windows can change with the operating carrier, ground handler and local authority procedures. Our service team confirms the active handling chain rather than relying on generic airport facility assumptions.

Routes & Logistics Transit Planning

Domestic gateway planning: International cargo is commonly evaluated through a connection with Peru’s larger aviation gateways, particularly Lima, subject to the booked carrier’s current network and capacity.
International routing: Possible onward connections depend on the origin, destination, airline interline arrangements, aircraft capacity and customs treatment. No fixed carrier, frequency or transit time should be assumed without a live quotation.
Surface connection: For destinations beyond Puerto Maldonado, road transfer may form part of the logistics plan. Rainfall, road conditions, vehicle availability and local delivery access should be included in the schedule buffer.
Timing control: Booking cut-off, cargo acceptance, security screening, transfer availability and customs release can each affect the final transit. Our team provides a confirmed routing after checking the operating date and commodity.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Primary catchment: Puerto Maldonado and the Madre de Dios region, including businesses, public-sector users, tourism operators, mining-related supply chains and remote communities requiring air access.
Likely air-freight profile: Documents, urgent spare parts, tools, small commercial consignments, project supplies and other high-value or time-sensitive goods suitable for passenger-aircraft cargo capacity.
Perishable and Amazon-related goods: Agricultural, forest-related and other regional products may require careful review of packaging, permits, phytosanitary documentation and temperature exposure before acceptance.
Inbound demand: Medical supplies, retail replenishment, telecommunications equipment, machinery components and emergency materials may be routed by air when surface alternatives do not meet the required delivery window.

Commodity eligibility, export controls, sanitary requirements and carrier restrictions must be checked individually. Regional origin does not by itself establish that a product can be exported through the airport.

Operations & Compliance

Pre-alert and cut-off: Send the commercial invoice, packing list, shipper and consignee details, dimensions, weights and commodity description to our team before delivery. The actual cargo cut-off must be obtained from the confirmed airline or handler.
Dangerous goods: Declare batteries, aerosols, chemicals, fuels, medical substances and other regulated articles before booking. Depending on the classification, an SDS, shipper’s declaration, UN packaging and carrier approval may be required.
Customs documentation: Ensure consistency among the air waybill, invoice, packing list, permits, tariff classification, value, origin and consignee information. Customs or other authorities may inspect or hold cargo when data is incomplete or inconsistent.
Temperature, live animals and perishables: Obtain advance written acceptance and define packaging, handover temperature, labelling, veterinary or sanitary permits and contingency arrangements. Do not deliver these shipments without an agreed handling plan.

Shipping Tips

Provide the complete routing request at quotation stage, including origin, final destination, commodity, dimensions, gross weight, package count, stackability and any special handling requirement.
Use robust, moisture-resistant packaging suitable for airport transfer and possible road delivery in a humid Amazon-region environment; secure loose contents and protect labels from abrasion.
For urgent cargo, request two options from our service team: a confirmed airport-to-airport route and a gateway-plus-surface alternative, then compare capacity, customs handling and delivery risk rather than price alone.
Do not dispatch cargo until the booking, acceptance status, document set, delivery address, consignee contact and collection procedure have been confirmed in writing.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Padre Aldamiz International Airport handle international cargo directly?

Its international cargo suitability depends on the operating airline, current customs arrangements, handling resources and shipment type. Our service team verifies the complete acceptance chain before confirming a direct international movement; otherwise, we propose a routing through a larger Peruvian gateway.

Is a fixed transit time available for shipments through Padre Aldamiz International Airport?

No fixed transit time should be promised without a live booking. Airline capacity, connection timing, customs release, weather and onward road conditions can all affect the schedule. We issue a route-specific estimate after operational confirmation.

Can dangerous goods or lithium-battery cargo be booked?

Possibly, but only after commodity classification and carrier approval. Provide the battery type, watt-hour or lithium content, equipment status, packing method, SDS where applicable and package details before booking. Acceptance is subject to the active route and applicable dangerous-goods rules.

What should be prepared for customs clearance?

Prepare a consistent air waybill, commercial invoice, packing list, accurate product description, tariff information, value, origin and any product-specific permits. The importer or exporter remains responsible for regulatory accuracy; our team coordinates document review and shipment handover.

What is the safest option for perishables or pharmaceuticals?

Request a pre-approved temperature-control plan before cargo delivery. It should cover packaging qualification, acceptance temperature, airport transfer exposure, storage, airline handling and final delivery. If the local chain cannot be confirmed, our team will assess an alternative gateway or surface solution.

Data Sources & Provenance

Airport identity, codes, coordinates, city and time-zone values in this module follow the supplied airport record. Operational statements are presented as qualified logistics guidance; current airline acceptance, facility capability, customs procedures, cut-offs and routing must be revalidated for the shipment date.

Peruvian civil aviation and airport regulatory information: gob.pe/mtc
Peruvian customs and foreign-trade procedures: sunat.gob.pe
International airline and airport location reference standards: iata.org
International aeronautical coding and standards reference: icao.int

No unverified claims are made here regarding runway dimensions, cargo-terminal area, warehouse equipment, throughput, airline schedules, fees, opening hours or special-cargo certifications.