Tintay Airport

The primary reason for its closure was economic and infrastructural obsolescence. The development and improvement of the regional road network, specifically the nearby PE-3SF highway, provided more reliable and cost-effective ground transportation to the community of Tintay. As road access improved, the need for a small, costly-to-maintain airstrip for light aircraft diminished until it was no longer viable.

The physical outline of the dirt and gravel runway is still clearly visible on satellite imagery next to the town. However, the site is completely abandoned for aviation purposes. The runway is unmaintained, with vegetation growth and an uneven surface. It appears to be used informally by locals as an access road, a footpath, or simply as an open public space. There is no remaining airport infrastructure, such as buildings, hangars, or navigational aids.

Tintay Airport was a small, unpaved airstrip (known locally as an 'aeródromo') that served a critical role in connecting the remote, mountainous community of Tintay with the rest of Peru. When active, it handled light aircraft operations for essential services. This included medical evacuations, transport for government and NGO personnel, and the delivery of urgent supplies. It may have also played a role in supporting early-stage mining or geological survey activities in the mineral-rich Apurímac region. For decades, it was a vital lifeline for a community that was otherwise isolated by difficult terrain.

There are no known or published plans from the Peruvian Ministry of Transport and Communications (MTC), the Regional Government of Apurímac, or local municipal authorities to rehabilitate or reopen the Tintay airstrip. Current transportation investment in the region is focused exclusively on the maintenance and expansion of the terrestrial road network. Given the small size of the community and the established road connections, the prospects for reopening the airport are considered non-existent.