Airport
Quincemil Air Base (UMI)
Quincemil Air Base is a small regional gateway in the Cusco Region of Peru, serving the community of Quince Mil and nearby Amazon foothill destinations. It is located along the Interoceanic Highway, with road connections toward Cusco, Puerto Maldonado and surrounding areas.
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About Quincemil Air Base
Quincemil Air Base is a small public airport serving the community of Quince Mil in the Cusco Region of Peru. It sits at an elevation of about 624 metres (2,047 feet) in the strip of land between the Interoceanic Highway and the Araza River, a tributary of the Inambari River.
The airport has a single grass runway, designated 07/23, measuring approximately 1,170 metres in length, and is primarily used for regional and light aircraft operations. Its IATA code is UMI and its ICAO code is SPIL.
By road, the airport is roughly 225–240 kilometres from the city of Cusco, and travel times commonly range from about six to eight hours depending on road and weather conditions. The Interoceanic Highway provides the main road link through Quince Mil and toward surrounding Amazon foothill communities.
Facilities are limited compared with larger Peruvian airports, so travelers should arrange transfers and confirm flight details in advance. Its remote location makes it most relevant as a regional connection point rather than a major commercial gateway.
Terminal Overview
Terminals
Quincemil Air Base operates as a small regional airport with a single passenger handling area rather than separate domestic and international terminals. Services are concentrated in the airport's compact ground-level building near the runway.
Ground Transportation Services to and from Quincemil Air Base
Transfers
Book private transfers from Quincemil Air Base to Quince Mil, lodges and communities along the Interoceanic Highway, or onward to Cusco and other destinations in the Cusco Region.
Hourly Chauffeur
Arrange a professional chauffeur by the hour for flexible travel from the airport, site visits, business travel or journeys through the surrounding Cusco Region.
Car Rental
Car rental options at this small regional airport are limited, so independent travelers often pre-arrange a vehicle from Cusco or combine a rental with a private transfer.
Bus & Group Transfers
Organize minibuses or charter buses for groups traveling between Quincemil Air Base, Quince Mil, Cusco, event sites and nearby Amazon foothill communities.
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