# Captain Victor Montes Arias International Airport (TYL)

> Talara, PE · IATA: TYL · ICAO: SPYL · Medium Airport

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| IATA | `TYL` |
| ICAO | `SPYL` |
| City | Talara |
| Country | PE |
| Type | Medium Airport |
| Elevation | 86 m |
| Cargo | ❌ |
| GPS | -4.57664, -81.25410 |

## Description

Talara is one of Peru's oldest oil towns, home to a historic refinery on the Piura coast – yet its airport handles people, not petroleum cargo. LATAM operates the sole route, linking Talara to Lima with around 43 flights a month and some 261,000 passengers in 2024. Despite its "International" title, no cross-border services operate here. Air freight from the region is consolidated at Lima's Jorge Chávez airport, while bulk goods move through the nearby port of Paita. For forwarders, TYL is a passenger feeder rather than a cargo station.

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