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TBP Cap. FAP Pedro Canga Rodriguez Airport
Cap. FAP Pedro Canga Rodriguez Airport (IATA: TBP, ICAO:SPME) is located in the city of Tumbes, Peru. Phone Number :+5172521688

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IATA Code

TBP

ICAO Code

SPME

Name

Cap. FAP Pedro Canga Rodriguez Airport

Type

Country / Region

Peru (PE)

City

Tumbes

Latitude

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Longitude

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Phone Number

+5172521688

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Airport Overview

Cap. FAP Pedro Canga Rodriguez Airport（TBP; ICAO: SPME）is the principal commercial airport serving Tumbes and the wider Tumbes Region of northern Peru. It is a regional passenger airport operated within Peru’s public airport system by CORPAC S.A. Its location supports access to Tumbes, the coastal resort area and cross-border trade corridors near Ecuador, but the airport should be treated as a regional gateway rather than a large international cargo hub. For freight forwarders, the practical model is usually uplift on available passenger-aircraft capacity, subject to airline acceptance, aircraft loading limits, ground-handling arrangements and customs requirements. Our service team can verify current routing, commodity acceptance, documentation, cut-off arrangements and onward trucking before confirming a shipment.

Airport name	Cap. FAP Pedro Canga Rodriguez Airport
Location	Tumbes, Peru
IATA / ICAO	TBP / SPME
Airport profile	Regional commercial airport serving local, domestic and travel-related demand
Operator indicated in the supplied profile	CORPAC S.A.

Key Highlights

Regional gateway

Useful for Tumbes-area shipments, but not a substitute for a major Peruvian cargo hub when capacity, specialist handling or multiple daily connections are required.

Passenger-belly capacity

Freight planning should be based on confirmed airline acceptance and available aircraft space rather than assumed freighter or dedicated cargo capacity.

Limited specialist handling certainty

Cold-chain, dangerous goods, live animals, oversized cargo and high-value shipments require advance written confirmation of equipment and procedures.

Border-region logistics

Tumbes is close to Ecuador, making road-air combinations relevant; border procedures, carrier liability and customs jurisdiction must be checked separately.

Schedule sensitivity

Passenger schedules, aircraft type, weather, airport operating conditions and onward connections may materially affect transit planning.

Cargo Facilities & Services

General cargo acceptance: Standard cargo may be considered through the operating airline or its appointed ground-handling channel. Our service team will confirm whether the shipment can be accepted at origin and whether delivery is airport-to-airport or requires an appointed agent.
Warehouse handling: Cargo handover, screening, build-up, breakdown and temporary storage arrangements must be confirmed for the specific flight and handling company. Do not assume that a passenger terminal provides a dedicated cargo warehouse.
Temperature-sensitive freight: Fresh produce, seafood, pharmaceuticals and other perishables require a documented temperature-control plan. Acceptance depends on available cool-room access, transfer time and airline procedures.
Dangerous goods: Dangerous goods are subject to airline approval, trained handling personnel, compliant packaging, shipper’s declaration requirements and aircraft restrictions. Acceptance must be obtained before booking.
Customs and inspection: Import, export or transit clearance is separate from airline acceptance. Our team coordinates broker review and pre-alert documentation, while final inspection and release remain subject to Peruvian authorities.

Facility availability, handling hours, storage conditions, security screening and special-cargo acceptance can change by airline and operating day. Confirm these points before cargo is delivered to Cap. FAP Pedro Canga Rodriguez Airport.

Routes & Logistics Transit Planning

The supplied airport profile identifies LATAM and Sky Airline service. Current operating schedules, cargo acceptance, aircraft type and available capacity must be reconfirmed for each booking because passenger schedules may change.
International shipments may require a connection through another Peruvian gateway or an approved regional gateway, followed by domestic uplift or bonded road transport. The most suitable routing depends on destination, commodity, customs status and connection availability.
For Ecuador-related cargo, a cross-border road solution may sometimes be operationally relevant, but it is not an automatic substitute for an air waybill routing. Border customs, trucking authorization, insurance and transfer liability require separate review.
Transit time is affected by flight frequency, connection protection, weekend and holiday schedules, security screening, customs inspection, weather and last-mile delivery capacity. Our team quotes a planning range only after the shipment details are validated.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Primary catchment

Tumbes city and the Tumbes Region form the principal origin and destination market, with airport access supporting local businesses, travelers and coastal resort activity.

Perishables

Seafood, agricultural products and other time-sensitive goods may be relevant to the region. Packaging, pre-cooling, acceptance windows and delivery handover should be arranged before booking.

Retail and industrial supplies

General cargo can include spare parts, commercial samples, consumer goods, documents and urgent replenishment shipments, normally subject to passenger-aircraft size and weight limits.

Tourism-related demand

Resort and hospitality supply chains may generate urgent small consignments, but irregular demand and limited uplift make advance capacity checks important.

Cross-border options

Proximity to Ecuador can influence routing decisions; however, the final choice should compare air capacity, customs complexity, road lead time and shipment value.

Operations & Compliance

Cut-off control: Obtain the airline or handling agent’s cargo acceptance and documentation cut-off in writing. Regional passenger operations may have tighter or flight-specific cut-offs than major cargo gateways.
Air waybill data: Ensure shipper, consignee, notify party, commodity description, pieces, dimensions, gross weight, customs value and country-of-origin data are consistent across the booking, invoice and packing list.
Special cargo: Identify lithium batteries, aerosols, chemicals, dry ice, magnetized materials, perishables, medicines, live animals and oversized pieces at quotation stage. Misdeclaration can cause refusal, delay or regulatory action.
Customs and collection: Import clearance, inspection, taxes, release authorization and final pickup are distinct steps. Arrange a local broker or consignee representative before arrival and confirm who bears storage and handling charges.

Shipping Tips from Our Service Team

Send commercial invoice, packing list, commodity description, dimensions, total weight and delivery address before requesting space. This allows our team to test aircraft, handling and customs feasibility rather than quoting a generic route.
For perishables, specify product temperature range, packaging, gel packs or dry ice, anticipated handover time and consignee receiving hours. Use validated packaging and avoid delivery immediately before weekends unless the release plan is confirmed.
For dangerous goods or batteries, provide the UN number, proper shipping name, packing instruction, net quantity, battery test information where applicable and shipper’s declaration before cargo delivery.
Keep a major Peruvian gateway or approved road-air alternative as a contingency when the shipment is urgent, oversized, temperature-sensitive or dependent on guaranteed connection protection.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Cap. FAP Pedro Canga Rodriguez Airport handle international air freight?

International handling may be possible depending on the airline, routing, customs arrangement and shipment type. It should not be assumed from the airport’s passenger service alone. Our team verifies the complete airport-to-destination plan before booking.

Can I send dangerous goods through Cap. FAP Pedro Canga Rodriguez Airport?

Only after the operating airline and handling chain approve the commodity. Provide full dangerous-goods details in advance; acceptance may be restricted by aircraft type, packaging, documentation or the connecting gateway.

Is temperature-controlled storage guaranteed?

No. Cold-room access, transfer protection and storage duration must be confirmed for the specific shipment and flight. We recommend a validated packaging solution and a defined recovery plan for delays.

What information is needed for an accurate freight quote?

Provide origin, destination, Incoterms, commodity, pieces, dimensions, gross weight, declared value, ready date, customs status and any special handling requirement. For batteries, perishables or regulated cargo, include the relevant technical documents.

What is the best alternative if capacity is unavailable?

Our service team compares a connection through a larger Peruvian gateway, an approved road-air combination or another regional option. The selection depends on customs status, delivery deadline, cargo characteristics and total landed logistics cost.

Data Sources & Provenance

Airport identity, codes, name, city, country and operator-related profile information are based on the supplied airport record. Regulatory and operational verification should be completed against the relevant official or industry source before shipment acceptance.

Peruvian airport operator and aviation infrastructure reference: corpac.gob.pe
Peruvian Ministry of Transport and Communications aviation authority information: gob.pe/mtc
Peruvian customs and import-export clearance reference: sunat.gob.pe
International airline cargo and dangerous-goods industry reference: iata.org
International aeronautical standards reference: icao.int

No unsupported throughput, warehouse-area, runway-capacity, flight-frequency, handling-fee or guaranteed-transit figures are used here. Airline schedules, facilities, customs procedures and cargo acceptance remain subject to current confirmation.