Galilea Airport is a public‑use airstrip located in the Loreto Region of Peru. It serves the small riverine community of Gálilea, which lies on the banks of the Yavari River in the Peruvian Amazon basin. The airport is assigned the ICAO identifier SPGL.
Operational characteristics
- Type: Public airstrip
- Owner/Operator: Information not publicly documented; generally managed by local or regional authorities.
- Location: Gálilea, Loreto, Peru (approximately 3° 47′ S latitude, 70° 12′ W longitude).
- Elevation: Not specified in publicly available aeronautical publications.
Facilities
The airstrip consists of a single runway whose surface composition (grass, dirt, or paved) and dimensions are not detailed in open‑source aviation databases. The facility primarily accommodates light, general‑aviation aircraft engaged in regional transport, medical evacuation, and supply missions to the remote community.
Airlines and destinations
No scheduled commercial airline service has been documented for Galilea Airport. Flight operations are typically chartered or conducted by governmental and non‑governmental organizations providing logistical support to the area.
Access and transportation
Given the remote location of Gálilea, the airport provides a critical link for the movement of people and goods, supplementing river transport along the Yavari River.
Additional notes
Information on passenger numbers, cargo volume, and specific runway specifications is not readily available in publicly accessible aeronautical resources, indicating that Galilea Airport functions as a modest, minimally equipped airstrip serving local needs.
