Chilca Airport

Chilca, PE 🇵🇪 Closed Airport

ICAO

PE-0028

IATA

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Elevation

- ft

Region

PE-LIM

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Airport Information

GPS Code: Not available

Local Code: Not available

Location: -12.50469° N, -76.74428° E

Continent: SA

Type: Closed Airport

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Airport Information

Airport Closure Information

Last updated: Jul 26, 2025
Closure Date

Approximately 2014-2015

Reason for Closure

Land Redevelopment for Energy Project. The airport was permanently closed to allow for the construction of a large-scale solar power plant on the site. The land was repurposed from aviation use to renewable energy generation.

Current Status

The site of the former airport is now fully occupied by the RubĂ­ Solar Power Plant. Inaugurated in 2018 and operated by Enel Green Power PerĂş, it was the largest solar facility in the country at the time of its completion. The runway, taxiways, and all associated airport infrastructure have been completely removed and replaced by hundreds of thousands of solar panels and the power plant's operational buildings.

Historical Significance

Chilca Airport (AerĂłdromo de Chilca) was a paved airfield that served multiple functions. Its primary strategic importance was its role as an auxiliary airfield for the nearby Peruvian Air Force (FAP) base at Punta Lobos, a key site for the FAP's rocketry and Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) research and testing programs. The airport likely handled military liaison, light transport, and support flights. In addition to its military support role, the airfield was also used for general aviation and private flights.

Reopening Prospects

None. The site has been permanently and completely redeveloped into a critical piece of national energy infrastructure. The massive investment and physical transformation of the land into the RubĂ­ Solar Power Plant make any prospect of reopening the airport unfeasible.

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