Capitán FAP José A. Quiñones González International Airport

Capitán FAP José A. Quiñones González International Airport (IATA: CIX, ICAO: SPHI) is the main commercial airport serving Chiclayo, the capital of the Lambayeque Region in northern Peru. It handles both domestic and international flights and is a key hub for passengers traveling to and from northern Peru's coastal and archaeological destinations. The airport is named after Peruvian Air Force hero José Abelardo Quiñones Gonzales, a national symbol of sacrifice and valor who is honored as a patron of the Peruvian Air Force. The facility is operated under Peru's national airport concession framework and has undergone modernization efforts to accommodate growing passenger traffic. Chiclayo serves as an important commercial and agricultural center, and the airport supports regional connectivity to destinations such as Lima, Piura, and select international routes. It plays a vital role in boosting tourism to nearby archaeological sites such as the Royal Tombs of Sipán.