Chimbote Airport (CHM)

Chimbote Airport (CHM), officially known as Teniente FAP Jaime Montreuil Morales Airport, is a significant regional aviation facility serving the city of Chimbote in the Ancash Region of Peru. Located approximately 11 kilometers southeast of the city center, the airport acts as a vital link for one of Peru's most important industrial and fishing ports. The facility is managed by CORPAC (the Peruvian Corporation of Commercial Airports and Aviation) and plays a fundamental role in the logistics and commerce of the northern Peruvian coast. The airport features a functional, single-story passenger terminal building designed to manage domestic arrivals and departures. While it lacks the extensive commercial complexes of major international hubs, the terminal provides essential services including check-in counters, a sheltered waiting area, and administrative offices. The airfield infrastructure is centered around a well-maintained asphalt runway that is optimized for regional turboprops, executive jets, and military transport aircraft. For the convenience of private operators, CHM offers specialized handling services and a dedicated general aviation apron, ensuring efficient transitions for business and government travel. Currently, Chimbote Airport primarily handles private charters, air taxi operations, and military flights rather than high-frequency scheduled commercial service. Historically, the airport has been a key link to the national capital, Lima (LIM), and it remains an essential asset for regional connectivity in the Ancash Region. Its strategic location near the Pan-American Highway makes it an indispensable node for the transport of personnel and high-priority cargo for the local steel and fishmeal industries. Ground transportation into central Chimbote is readily available via official taxis and private vehicle pickups, providing a rapid alternative to the long overland journey from other coastal cities.