Moises Benzaquen Rengifo Airport (SPMS)
Medium airport · Yurimaguas, Loreto Region, Peru
Airport data
| Name | Moises Benzaquen Rengifo Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | SPMS |
| IATA | YMS |
| Elevation | 587 ft (179 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 5°53'38" W 76°7'6" -5.89377, -76.11820 |
| Location | Yurimaguas, Loreto Region, Peru |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 5,912 ft (1802 m) | 98 ft | ASP | Yes |
Moises Benzaquen Rengifo Airport at a glance
Moises Benzaquen Rengifo Airport is a medium airport in Yurimaguas, Loreto Region, Peru, known to airline systems as YMS. The field elevation of 587 ft (179 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at SPMS are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
The single runway, 09/27, offers 5,912 ft (1802 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 09 points roughly 90° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for SPMS shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Moises Benzaquen Rengifo Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cadete FAP Guillermo Del Castillo Paredes Airport | SPST | 74 km (40 NM) |
| Juan Simons Vela Airport | SPJA | 117 km (63 NM) |
| Juanjui Airport | SPJI | 157 km (85 NM) |
| Chachapoyas Airport | SPPY | 195 km (105 NM) |
| Shumba Airport | SPJE | 296 km (160 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Moises Benzaquen Rengifo Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 587 ft field elevation of Moises Benzaquen Rengifo Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 31 airports and airfields we list for Peru — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Moises Benzaquen Rengifo Airport
What is the ICAO code of Moises Benzaquen Rengifo Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Moises Benzaquen Rengifo Airport is SPMS, and its IATA code is YMS. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Moises Benzaquen Rengifo Airport above sea level?
Moises Benzaquen Rengifo Airport sits at an elevation of 587 feet (179 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Moises Benzaquen Rengifo Airport located?
The airport lies at -5.8938, -76.1182 — in Yurimaguas, Loreto Region, Peru, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Cadete FAP Guillermo Del Castillo Paredes Airport, about 74 km away.
Does SPMS publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for SPMS appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Moises Benzaquen Rengifo Airport?
Moises Benzaquen Rengifo Airport has one runway. The longest, 09/27, measures 5,912 ft (1802 m) with a ASP surface.