Airport
Captain FAP Renán Elías Olivera International Airport (PIO)
Captain FAP Renán Elías Olivera International Airport serves Pisco and the Ica region, acting as a gateway to Paracas Bay, the Nazca Lines and other destinations along Peru's southern coast. Compare transfer options to Pisco, Paracas, Ica and nearby areas to plan your onward journey.
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About Captain FAP Renán Elías Olivera International Airport
Captain FAP Renán Elías Olivera International Airport is the main airport serving Pisco and the wider Ica region of southern Peru. Although it also functions as a Peruvian Air Force base, the airport is designed to handle civil traffic and serves as an alternate for Jorge Chávez International Airport in Lima during adverse weather. Its position makes it a useful entry point for travellers heading to Paracas Bay and the Nazca Lines.
A new three-level passenger terminal became operational in 2015, covering around 20,000 square metres with capacity for more than 2,000 people. The runway measures 3,020 metres and is classified as ICAO Category 4E, allowing wide-body aircraft operations. The airport is managed by Aeropuertos del Perú under concession.
Located about 4 km from the centre of Pisco, the airport is connected to the city and surrounding areas by road, with taxis and private transfers available for onward journeys. Paracas lies roughly 12 km to the south, making the airport a convenient starting point for coastal and desert excursions.
Today the airport mainly supports charter and tourist flights, including scenic flights over the Nazca Lines, while commercial scheduled services remain limited. Its modern terminal infrastructure nevertheless positions it as a strategic gateway for southern Peru.
Terminal Overview
Terminals
Pisco International Airport operates passenger services through a single modern terminal building that opened in 2015. The three-level terminal has separate boarding areas for domestic and international passengers, alongside facilities linked to the Peruvian Air Force base on the same site.
Ground Transportation Services to and from Captain FAP Renán Elías Olivera International Airport
Transfers
Book private transfers from Captain FAP Renán Elías Olivera International Airport to hotels, city destinations, business districts and other locations across Pisco, Paracas and Ica.
Hourly Chauffeur
Arrange a professional chauffeur by the hour for flexible travel from the airport, business meetings, events or excursions to Paracas Bay and the surrounding Ica region.
Car Rental
Rent a car from Pisco Airport for independent travel to Paracas, the Nazca Lines, Ica and other destinations in southern Peru.
Bus & Group Transfers
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