The operating hours of the airports in Cusco and Pucallpa will be extended on November 14 and 16, as ordered by the Ministry of Transport and Communications (MTC), through the General Directorate of Civil Aviation (DGAC), as part of the contingency plan implemented in response to changes to flight operations planned for Pope Leo XIV's visit to Peru.
The measure was announced through the corresponding aeronautical notices, at the request of airlines, in order to provide them with greater scheduling flexibility to reorganize their itineraries and reschedule flights due to the operational restrictions on Sunday, November 15.
This measure will allow the airports in Cusco and Pucallpa to operate 24/7 on Saturday, November 14, and Monday, November 16, expanding their capacity to handle air traffic and facilitating the recovery of flight schedules at the request of airlines.
Regarding fuel supplies in Pucallpa, the reopening of the Federico Basadre Highway has enabled two tanker trucks, each with a capacity of 3,000 gallons, to reach the airport terminal.
Additionally, a third tanker truck with a capacity of 10,000 gallons is expected to arrive, helping to normalize fuel supplies and ensure the continuity of air operations.
The MTC also stated that, due to activities scheduled for Pope Leo XIV’s visit, operations at Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport in Cusco will be temporarily suspended on November 15, from 7:45 a.m. to 3:05 p.m., and at Captain FAP David Abensur Rengifo International Airport in Pucallpa, from 12:20 p.m. to 9:05 p.m.
In Chiclayo, Captain FAP José Abelardo Quiñones Gonzáles International Airport will maintain its regular flight schedule on November 13 and 15, in accordance with operational plans.
Additionally, the DGAC continues coordinating with airlines and airport operators to organize flight rescheduling and manage authorized operations, while prioritizing operational safety.
The MTC advises passengers to check directly with their airlines for the status of their flights, confirm the new departure times, and find out about the alternatives available in the event of possible changes to their itineraries.