Airport type Public Serves Talara, Peru 17/35 2,450 Address Talara, Peru Elevation 86 m | Operator ADP Elevation AMSL 282 ft / 86 m 2,450 8,038 Code TYL Phone +51 73 385070 | |
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Cap. FAP Víctor Montes Arias International Airport (Spanish: Aeropuerto Capitán FAP Víctor Montes Arias, IATA: TYL, ICAO: SPYL) is an airport serving Talara, Peru. It is run by AdP S.A. (Aeropuertos del Perú S.A.). It is an important airport in the Piura Region. It is used both as a relief airport for Cap. FAP Guillermo Concha Iberico International Airport and for faster access to the famous Los Órganos, Máncora and Punta Sal beaches.
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The Talara VOR-DME (Ident: TAL) and the Talara non-directional beacon (Ident: TYL) are located on the field.
History
During World War II, the airport was used by the United States Army Air Forces Sixth Air Force defending the South American coastline against Axis powers submarines. The first American forces arrived on March 8, 1942 and construction of barracks and other facilities began during August. The station complement was the 336th Service Group which provided the necessary support resources for the personnel assigned.
American flying units assigned to the airport were:
In July 1944, the last aircraft departed from the airport, and most Americans departed. A few remained manning a communications station operated by the Army Communications Service 153d Communications Squadron. The communications facility remained open until January 31, 1947, largely training Peruvian military personnel in communications.
El Pato Air Base
El Pato Air Base of the Peruvian Air Force, is a Peruvian Air Force base 4.5 km (2.8 mi) North-West of FAP Captain Víctor Montes Arias International Airport.