General Jorge Fernandez Maldonado Airport (ILQ)

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ช Ilo, Peru

โšก Connection Time Dashboard

Domestic to Domestic
60
minutes
Domestic to International
90
minutes
Interline Transfer
120
minutes

๐Ÿข Terminal Guide & Navigation

Ilo Airport (ILQ), officially named Aeropuerto de Ilo - General Jorge Fernandez Maldonado, is a significant domestic airport serving the port city of Ilo in the Moquegua Region of southern Peru. Located roughly 7 kilometers south of the urban center, the airport plays a crucial role in supporting the region's industrial, mining, and maritime activities. It features a single, well-maintained passenger terminal and an asphalt runway that is designed to accommodate regional commercial aircraft such as the Airbus A319 and A320. The terminal facility is managed by CORPAC (Corporaciรณn Peruana de Aeropuertos y Aviaciรณn Comercial) and provides essential services for travelers, including check-in counters, a security screening area, and a waiting lounge for departing passengers. While the airport's scale is more modest compared to Peru's major international hubs, it offers basic amenities such as a small cafeteria and snack bar, along with essential ground transport service counters. The terminal's design focuses on efficiency, ensuring a smooth transition for both business and leisure travelers. Operations at Ilo have grown in importance as the city continues to develop as a key commercial port. The airport's location on the coastal desert plateau provides a unique and scenic arrival experience, with views of the arid landscape and the nearby Pacific Ocean. For visitors to southern Peru, ILQ offers a strategic and convenient entry point, significantly reducing travel time for those working in the local mining sectors or visiting the coastal attractions of Moquegua.

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Airlines Serving ILQ

LATAM Peru
Star Peru (Charter only)

๐Ÿ’ก Connection Tips

Connecting through Ilo Airport (ILQ) is a straightforward experience, primarily because the airport handles a manageable volume of domestic traffic, mostly linked to Lima's Jorge Chรกvez International Airport (LIM). If you are traveling on a single ticket with an airline like LATAM Peru, your checked baggage will typically be transferred automatically to your final destination. For self-transfers or passengers traveling on separate tickets, it is recommended to allow between 90 and 120 minutes. This provides enough time to collect your luggage from the single arrivals hall and proceed back to the departures area for re-check-in within the same terminal building. Security screening at Ilo is efficient but thorough, and travelers are advised to have all their documentation, including a printed itinerary and a valid government-issued ID (DNI for Peruvians or a passport for international visitors), ready for inspection. The terminal can become busy when large mining or industrial groups are traveling, so allowing a small extra buffer during business peak hours is wise. While the terminal offers comfortable seating and a small snack bar, it lacks premium lounges or extensive dining options. If you find yourself with a layover of several hours, a short taxi ride into the city of Ilo will allow you to enjoy a meal at one of the local seafood restaurants along the coast. Always keep your boarding pass and identification easily accessible throughout your time in the terminal, as they may be requested multiple times. In the event of a flight delay or a missed connection, the airline service counters are located in the main hall and are the primary point of contact for rebooking and assistance. Given the potential for morning coastal fog or

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Quick Facts

Minimum domestic connection: 60 minutes
International connections: 90 minutes
Interline transfers: 120 minutes

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Last updated: January 1980 | Data Source: IATA and other airline sites and resources