The Maria Reiche Neuman Airport is a small airport serving
Nazca
Nazca (; sometimes spelled Nasca; qu, Naska) is a city and system of valleys on the southern coast of Peru. It is also the name of the largest existing town in the Nazca Province. The name is derived from the Nazca culture, which flourished i ...
, in the
Ica Region
Ica (; qu, Ika) is a department and region of Peru. It borders the Pacific Ocean on the west; the Lima Region on the north; the Huancavelica and Ayacucho regions on the east; and the Arequipa Region on the south. Its capital is the city of ...
of
Peru
, image_flag = Flag of Peru.svg
, image_coat = Escudo nacional del Perú.svg
, other_symbol = Great Seal of the State
, other_symbol_type = Seal (emblem), National seal
, national_motto = "Fi ...
. The airport is named after
Maria Reiche, a principal researcher and proponent of the
Nazca Lines.
The airport receives a small number of domestic charter flights. The main use of the airport is for tourist flights over the Nazca Lines.
Airlines and destinations
Accidents and incidents
* On 10 June 2010, an AeroDiana
Cessna 208
The Cessna 208 Caravan is a utility aircraft produced by Cessna.
The project was commenced on November 20, 1981, and the prototype first flew on December 9, 1982.
The production model was certified by the FAA in October 1984 and its Cargo ...
on a sightseeing flight over the Nazca Lines went missing. Authorities suspect that it was hijacked, as a number of occupants had false identities. The pilot and co-pilot later were found alive, but there has been no sign of the aircraft and remaining passengers since.
Aviation Safety Net - Nazca
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See also
* Transport in Peru
* List of airports in Peru
References
External links
Google Earth satellite viewSkyVector - NazcaOpenStreetMap - Nasca
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Airports in Peru
Buildings and structures in Ica Region