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  "@type": "Airport",
  "address": {
    "@type": "PostalAddress",
    "addressCountry": "Peru",
    "addressLocality": "Chimbote"
  },
  "airlines": [
    "General Aviation",
    "Private Charters",
    "Air Taxi Operators",
    "Peruvian Air Force"
  ],
  "amenityFeature": [
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      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "Domestic to Domestic Connection Time",
      "value": "45 minutes"
    },
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "Domestic to International Connection Time",
      "value": "60 minutes"
    },
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "International to Domestic Connection Time",
      "value": "60 minutes"
    },
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "International to International Connection Time",
      "value": "90 minutes"
    },
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "Interline Connection Time",
      "value": "120 minutes"
    }
  ],
  "city": "Chimbote",
  "code": "CHM",
  "connection_tips": "Chimbote Airport (CHM) should be treated as a regional endpoint serving an industrial coastal city rather than as a place for tight onward connections. The current practical shape of the itinerary remains Lima first, then Chimbote. If the trip includes an international departure from Jorge Chavez, the protected connection belongs in Lima and not on the smaller Ancash sector. That is the right way to think about a route pattern that is useful locally but not rich in alternatives.\n\nThis matters because Chimbote is not primarily a leisure airport. Its value lies in direct access to the city, the port, and the surrounding industrial corridor. The next connection after landing is often a business pickup or road transfer rather than another flight. If timing matters on that side, arrange it before departure instead of assuming local airport infrastructure will smooth it out for you.\n\nIf the itinerary runs in the opposite direction, be equally conservative. A domestic arrival into Lima feeding a long-haul departure is exactly the kind of chain where a small local delay can become expensive. Protect the international segment with more room than the domestic travel time alone might suggest. CHM works best when Lima carries the main aviation risk and Chimbote is treated as the final local arrival. That approach matches the airport's actual role better than asking it to perform like a big hub with abundant recovery options.",
  "country": "Peru",
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  "frequent_traveler_tip": [
    "The airport is a major center for industrial logistics.",
    "Arriving via private flight is the most efficient way to access the Chimbote industrial zone.",
    "Pack all your essential supplies at this airport.",
    "Official taxis to Chimbote city center are affordable.",
    "Enjoy the coastal views during approach at this airport."
  ],
  "global_map_link": "https://www.google.com/maps?q=SPEO",
  "google_maps_reviews": {
    "rating": 0.0,
    "recent_reviews": [],
    "total_reviews": 0
  },
  "hotel_affiliate_link": "https://book.beatthatflight.com.au/?currency=PEN",
  "iataCode": "CHM",
  "icao": "SPEO",
  "international": false,
  "last_modified": "June 2026",
  "last_updated": "2026-03-30",
  "latitude": -9.1496,
  "layover_planner_info": "Basic terminal facilities. Chimbote city center is a 20-minute drive away for hotels, banks, and diverse seafood dining.",
  "longitude": -78.5238,
  "mct_domestic_to_domestic": 45,
  "mct_domestic_to_international": 60,
  "mct_interline": 120,
  "mct_international_to_domestic": 60,
  "mct_international_to_international": 90,
  "missed_connection_help": "N/A - General Aviation only. Contact your charter provider or the local CORPAC administration office for assistance.",
  "name": "Chimbote Airport",
  "region": "South America",
  "related_airports": [
    {
      "code": "LIM",
      "name": "Jorge Ch\u00e1vez International Airport"
    },
    {
      "code": "TRU",
      "name": "Capit\u00e1n FAP Carlos Mart\u00ednez de Pinillos International Airport"
    }
  ],
  "terminal_info": "Chimbote Airport (CHM), officially known as Teniente FAP oaime 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.\n\nThe 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.\n\nCurrently, 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.",
  "terminal_map_url": "http://www.corpac.gob.pe/Main.asp?T=3642"
}