Jorge Chávez International Airport is Peru’s main international and domestic airport. In 2016, the airport served 19,3 million passengers. Historically, the airport was the hub for Compañía de Aviación Faucett and Aeroperú. Now it serves as a hub for many aviation companies. The airport was named after Peruvian aviator Jorge Chávez (1887 – 1910).
Lima’s first airport was the Limatambo Airport in San Isidro. It ceased operations in 1960 due to a lack of space and capacity. Also in 1960, the Lima-Callao International Airport opened. In 1965, the Lima-Callao airport was renamed the “Aeropuerto Internacional Jorge Chávez” after the famous Peruvian aviator, Jorge Chávez Dartnell. In December 1965, the terminal building was officially opened.
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