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Comandante FAP German Arias Graziani Airport

Anta, Peru
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Gateway to the Cordillera Blanca in Peru's Ancash region.

Location
Anta, Peru
Comandante FAP German Arias Graziani Airport is a small regional airport serving the city of Anta, near Huaraz, in the Ancash region of Peru. It sits at a high elevation in the Andes mountains, making it one of the more challenging airports to operate in the country due to thin air and mountainous terrain. The airport primarily supports domestic flights connecting the Callejón de Huaylas valley to Lima, serving tourists heading to the Cordillera Blanca trekking and mountaineering area, including Huascarán National Park. Scheduled commercial services have historically been intermittent, with operations varying over the years.
Terminals
The airport has a single small terminal building suited to low-volume regional passenger operations.
Getting to & from
Ground transport from Anta airport to the city of Huaraz is available via taxi or shared minibus, covering approximately 20 kilometers.
Airlines here
LC Peru has historically operated scheduled domestic services between Anta/Huaraz and Lima, though service continuity has varied over time.
Notable facts
  • ›The airport is located approximately 23 km north of Huaraz, the capital of Ancash region.
  • ›It sits at an elevation of roughly 2,719 meters (8,921 feet) above sea level.
  • ›The airport is named after Comandante FAP German Arias Graziani, a Peruvian Air Force officer.
  • ›It serves as an access point for Huascarán National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
  • ›High-altitude operations require special aircraft performance considerations for takeoff and landing.
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City & Place Guide

Gateway Andean town near Cusco with authentic highland charm

Anta is a small Peruvian town located in the Anta Province of the Cusco Region, sitting in a broad highland valley at roughly 3,340 meters above sea level. It serves as an agricultural and commercial hub for surrounding communities and offers travelers an authentic, unhurried look at Andean life away from the tourist crowds of Cusco.

The town is best known locally for its cattle fairs and the fertile Anta Pampa, a wide flat valley that produces grains and vegetables. Visitors passing through often use Anta as a starting point for exploring nearby archaeological sites and traditional villages, or as a stop along the route toward the Abancay road leading into the Apurímac region.

While Anta lacks major tourist infrastructure, its genuine community atmosphere, colorful Sunday markets, and proximity to Cusco (about 26 km west) make it a rewarding detour for travelers seeking authentic highland Peru.

  • •Anta Pampa Valley — sweeping agricultural flatlands with dramatic Andean backdrops
  • •Sunday Market — lively local market with produce, textiles, and livestock
  • •Chinchaypugio ruins — small pre-Inca and Inca archaeological remains near the valley
  • •Izcuchaca Bridge — historic colonial stone bridge over the Apurímac river corridor
  • •Mollepata trailhead — access point for trekkers heading toward Salkantay and Machu Picchu
  • •Local cattle fairs — regional livestock events showcasing traditional Andean husbandry

Getting around: Anta is easily reached from Cusco by shared minivans (combis) departing from Avenida Grau, with the journey taking around 30–40 minutes. Local mototaxis and bicycle taxis are the primary way to move within the town itself. Taxis can be hired in Cusco for a direct trip, and some regional buses passing toward Abancay also stop in Anta.

Best time: The dry season from May through September offers the clearest skies and most comfortable conditions for visiting Anta and the surrounding Andean valley.

Local food: Try hearty Andean staples such as caldo de cabeza, chicharrón de chancho with mote, and fresh tamales sold at the Sunday market by local vendors.

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Comandante FAP Germán Arias Graziani Airport
Encyclopaedia

Comandante FAP Germán Arias Graziani Airport is a regional airport serving the city of Huaraz, Ancash Region, Peru. The airport is in the Santa River valley, 20 kilometres (12 mi) northwest of Huaraz, at the village of Anta. Since July 2024, the airport reopened its operations to commercial flights, after the improvement of the terminal and the runway, receiving daily flights operated by LATAM Airlines to the city of Lima.

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