Farmed shrimp, bananas and cocoa shape the export economy around Tumbes in Peru's far north, yet almost none of it leaves through Capitán FAP Pedro Canga Rodríguez Airport (TBP/SPME), which handled around 442,000 passengers in 2024 and works purely as a passenger field. LATAM and Sky Airline fly the single route to Lima, roughly 140 departures a month, and no international service operates despite the nearby Ecuadorian border. Freight therefore moves only as belly cargo; there is no cargo terminal and no confirmed freighter handling. Peruvian air shipments are consolidated almost entirely at Lima Jorge Chávez (LIM), while on the Ecuadorian side Guayaquil José Joaquín de Olmedo (GYE) is the nearest large cargo airport and is often the faster route for perishables from the border area. Overland traffic uses the Aguas Verdes–Huaquillas crossing into Ecuador. Within Peru, Piura (PIU) is the closest larger regional airport for feeder trucking.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the IATA code of Captain Pedro Canga Rodríguez International Airport?▼

The IATA code of Captain Pedro Canga Rodríguez International Airport is TBP. This three-letter code is used for unique airport identification in international air transport.

Where is Captain Pedro Canga Rodríguez International Airport located?▼

Captain Pedro Canga Rodríguez International Airport is located in Tumbes, PE.

What is the ICAO code of Captain Pedro Canga Rodríguez International Airport?▼

The ICAO code of Captain Pedro Canga Rodríguez International Airport is SPME. This four-letter code is used internationally in aviation.

What is the elevation of Captain Pedro Canga Rodríguez International Airport?▼

Captain Pedro Canga Rodríguez International Airport is at an elevation of 35 meters (115 ft) above sea level.

Location & Weather

-3.55207, -80.38109

35 m ü. NN

Transit time routes from Tumbes

Lima → Shanghai Lima → Shenzhen Lima → Guangzhou Lima → Hong Kong Lima → Tokyo Lima → Busan

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Last updated: 3 September 2026

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