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TRU Cap. FAP Carlos Martinez de Pinillos International Airport
Cap. FAP Carlos Martinez de Pinillos International Airport (IATA: TRU, ICAO:SPRU) is located in the city of Trujillo, Peru. Phone Number :+5144464224

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IATA Code

TRU

ICAO Code

SPRU

Name

Cap. FAP Carlos Martinez de Pinillos International Airport

Type

Country / Region

Peru (PE)

City

Trujillo

Latitude

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Longitude

0.0000000

Phone Number

+5144464224

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Airport Overview

Cap. FAP Carlos Martinez de Pinillos International Airport (TRU)

Cap. FAP Carlos Martinez de Pinillos International Airport serves Trujillo and the Huanchaco coastal area in Peru’s La Libertad Region. It is primarily a domestic passenger airport and an important northern-Peru access point, with local connectivity centered on Lima and other northern cities. For international freight forwarders, its practical role is usually as a regional origin or destination supported by airline belly capacity, local handling arrangements and onward connections through larger gateways. Our service team verifies carrier acceptance, handling arrangements, customs requirements and cut-off times before confirming any shipment plan.

Airport name	Cap. FAP Carlos Martinez de Pinillos International Airport
IATA / ICAO	TRU / SPRU
Country / city	Peru / Trujillo
Airport profile	Regional airport with predominantly domestic scheduled operations
Airport contact in supplied record	+51 44 464224

Key Highlights

Key Logistics Considerations

Regional gatewayUseful for Trujillo and nearby La Libertad origins, but many international routings require an interline or truck-air connection through a larger Peruvian gateway.

Domestic network dependenceAvailable cargo space, acceptance rules and uplift can vary by passenger-flight schedule and operating carrier.

Perishable-cargo relevanceThe surrounding agricultural and coastal economy can generate time-sensitive produce shipments; temperature protection and rapid handover must be arranged in advance.

Case-by-case handlingSpecial cargo, large pieces, dangerous goods and active-temperature-control equipment require prior written confirmation from the carrier and handler.

Cargo Facilities & Services

Facility and Handling Assessment

Our service team treats cargo acceptance, warehouse availability, build-up capability and handling hours as operational items requiring confirmation for each booking; facility dimensions and equipment should not be assumed from the airport name alone.
For general cargo, the carrier or appointed ground handler normally determines acceptance windows, documentation handover, piece limits and delivery instructions.
For chilled or frozen cargo, the shipper should obtain confirmation of cool-room access, temperature-control continuity, delivery priority and permitted packaging before tendering the shipment.
Dangerous goods, lithium batteries, live animals, human remains, valuables and oversized pieces require advance screening and written acceptance. Availability of dedicated storage or specialized equipment must be verified before booking.
Customs-supervised storage, bonded handling and inspection arrangements are subject to the responsible authorities, appointed handler and shipment regime; our team coordinates the applicable process rather than presuming a specific warehouse service.

Routes & Transit Times

Routing and Connection Planning

Typical planning begins with domestic uplift from Trujillo to Lima or another suitable Peruvian connection point, followed by onward international air carriage. Actual routing depends on the booked carrier, interline permissions and available capacity.
Regional options may involve northern-Peru connections, including airports serving Chiclayo, Piura or Talara, where operationally suitable; these alternatives must be checked against the airline’s current schedule and cargo acceptance policy.
End-to-end transit time is affected by flight frequency, transfer protection, weekend and holiday schedules, customs release, security screening, trucking between gateways and missed-connection recovery.
Our team requests a routing-specific service commitment from the carrier before quoting. Published passenger schedules do not by themselves confirm cargo capacity or a guaranteed transit time.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Served Market and Cargo Profile

The primary catchment is Trujillo, Huanchaco and the wider La Libertad Region, with road feeder movements used when the shipment origin or destination is outside the immediate airport area.
Regional demand may include agricultural and seafood-related consignments, fresh or chilled products, industrial spares, machinery components, garments, consumer goods and documents. Commodity suitability depends on season, packaging and airline approval.
Fresh produce and seafood require harvest or production planning, pre-cooling, moisture-resistant packaging, accurate net and gross weights, and a delivery plan that minimizes dwell time.
Industrial and project cargo should be checked for piece dimensions, aircraft-door limitations, forklift availability, stackability, center-of-gravity restrictions and road access before the quotation is finalized.

Operations & Compliance

Operational Controls and Compliance

Cut-off times are carrier- and handler-specific. Our service team confirms cargo delivery, document submission, screening and customs deadlines separately; shippers should not rely on the passenger departure time as the cargo cut-off.
Commercial invoices, packing lists, air waybill data, export declarations and permits must match the physical cargo. Incomplete HS classification, inconsistent weights or unclear consignee details can trigger holds or inspection.
Dangerous goods require the correct IATA DGR classification, shipper’s declaration where applicable, compliant packaging, marks and labels. Lithium batteries must be declared by chemistry, configuration, watt-hour rating and packing method.
For temperature-sensitive, live or high-value cargo, provide handling instructions and emergency contacts in advance. Customs examination, security screening and ground collection timing remain subject to local authority and handler control.

Shipping Tips

Practical Advice from Our Service Team

Send the commodity, dimensions, gross weight, packaging details, origin, destination and requested shipping date before booking so we can compare direct domestic uplift with a gateway or road-feeder alternative.
Reserve space early for produce, seafood, holiday-period cargo and any shipment requiring special handling. Obtain written confirmation for temperature control, dangerous goods or oversized pieces before dispatch.
Use strong, stackable export packaging with clear piece numbering and gross-weight marks. Protect chilled cargo with validated thermal packaging and avoid tendering it before the agreed acceptance window.
Prepare customs and airline documents before cargo delivery. Our team can coordinate document review, routing checks, carrier approval and destination handover, while final acceptance remains subject to the carrier and authorities.

FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Cap. FAP Carlos Martinez de Pinillos International Airport handle international air freight?

It is principally associated with domestic operations. International cargo may be arranged through a connecting Peruvian gateway or another approved routing, subject to airline capacity, customs procedures and the applicable transport documents.

How early should cargo be delivered?

There is no single airport-wide cut-off applicable to every shipment. The carrier and appointed handler set the cargo, document, screening and customs deadlines. Our team confirms these timings after receiving the shipment details.

Can chilled produce or seafood be shipped from Trujillo?

Potentially, subject to carrier acceptance and confirmed cold-chain arrangements. The shipper should provide product details, temperature range, packaging specification, shelf life and required delivery time before space is booked.

What is required for dangerous goods?

Correct classification, compliant packaging, marks and labels, accurate air waybill data and any required shipper’s declaration are essential. The carrier must approve the shipment before cargo is delivered to the handling facility.

What alternatives are available if uplift is unavailable?

Our service team reviews a connection through another Peruvian airport, an approved road feeder to a suitable gateway, or a revised departure date. The best option depends on cargo sensitivity, customs status, road conditions and total landed cost.

Data Sources & Provenance

Data Basis and Verification Boundary

Airport identifiers, official name, city, country, supplied telephone number and the airport profile are based on the airport record provided for this page. Operational details that can change—carrier acceptance, cargo cut-offs, handling availability, customs procedures, routings and transit commitments—must be reconfirmed for the shipment concerned.

For official aviation, airport-operation and regulatory cross-checks, our team uses authoritative institutional sources including corpac.gob.pe, mtc.gob.pe, gob.pe/sunat, iata.org and icao.int.

Source domains support verification of airport, aviation, customs and industry requirements. They do not constitute a guarantee of cargo space, flight frequency, warehouse capacity, handling equipment or transit time for a particular shipment.