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Air Bases ·🇵🇪 Peru

Las Palmas Air Base

Las Palmas Air Base (ICAO SPLP) is an active military air base in Peru, operated by the Peruvian Air Force. It has 1 runway (2,285 m). Home to National Aerophotographic Service, United States Air Force.

Facility Details

Summary
Operating Country 🇵🇪 Peru
Location🇵🇪 Peru
Status Active
UsageMilitary only
Operating OrganizationPeruvian Air Force
Units & aircraft
National Aerophotographic ServiceUnited States Air Force
Location & Technical Details
Coordinates-12.1528°N, -76.9989°E
Elevation95 m (312 ft)
ICAO codeSPLP
Runways
02/20 · 2,285 m (7,497 ft) · Asphalt
Map
Map of Las Palmas Air Base
Nearby Bases
  1. 19 km Callao Air Base
  2. 196 km Pisco Air Base
Related
All Military Air Bases Peru Air Bases
Operating forces
🇵🇪 Peru Peru Air Force
More Peruvian Air Force bases
Chiclayo Air Base Piura Air Base Talara Air Base Iquitos Air Base

Description

Las Palmas Air Base is located in the Santiago de Surco District of Lima, Peru. The installation is administered by the Peruvian Air Force (FAP). A replica of the Japanese ambassador's residence was constructed on the base in 1997 for use during the Japanese embassy hostage crisis.

The Peruvian Air Force operates the base as a branch of the Peruvian Armed Forces. The United States Air Force began operations at the facility on June 1, 2023. The National Aerophotographic Service is stationed on the premises. Navigational reference for the base is provided by the Lima VOR-DME, situated 11.7 nautical miles northwest of the facility.

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Latest Data Updates
  1. AUG 132026 Updated Runway records recorded, with elevation, airport codes and official website
  2. APR 112026 Created Page created: Las Palmas Air Base