
Regional airport · Latacunga, Ecuador
Latacunga/Cotopaxi Intl
- Elevation
- 9,205 ft
- Coordinates
- 0°54′S 78°37′W
- Local time
- America/Guayaquil
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Field information
SELT runways, fuel & airport data
Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.
Latacunga/Cotopaxi Intl (SELT/LTX) has one runway, 18/36, 12,117 ft (3,693 m) long of asphalt. Fuel on the field: Jet A-1 only. Rescue and fire-fighting cover is published as RFFS category 8. Operating hours: Open 24 hours (H24). Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at SELT, and confirms every figure on this page with the airport and handler before dispatch.
Classification
Regional airport
Time zone
America/Guayaquil
Country
Ecuador
EC
Municipality
Latacunga
Elevation
9,205 ft
Position
-0.9068, -78.6158
Fuel
Jet A-1 only
Fire & rescue
RFFS category 8
Operating hours
Open 24 hours (H24)
Runways · SELT
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18/36 | 12,117 ft (3,693 m) | 148 ft | asphalt | Lighted |
Flight support
Ground handling, permits & fuel at SELT.
The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Latacunga/Cotopaxi Intl (SELT / LTX) in Latacunga, Ecuador, through one 24/7 OCC desk. SELT is listed in our network as a regional airport. Before dispatch, our OCC verifies permit lead times, slot availability, and local handler capabilities.
Services coordinated at SELT
One 24/7 OCC desk
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Overflight & Landing Permits – Ecuador
Efficient coordination of overflight, landing, ad hoc, and seasonal block permit applications with the civil aviation authority of Ecuador. Applicable permit lead times for Ecuador are confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request. For airline operators, navigation fee verifications, overflight charge audits, and CAA account reconciliations for Ecuador are managed end-to-end.
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Ground Handling at SELT
Direct FBO and handler coordination at SELT covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.
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Fuel Arrangements at SELT
Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at SELT is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.
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Flight Planning & Dispatch to SELT
Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for SELT: 0° 54′ 25″ S 78° 36′ 57″ W; elevation 9205 ft.
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Crew & Passenger Services in Latacunga
Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Latacunga. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at SELT.
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Cargo Operations at SELT
Support for freighter operations into SELT covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.
Location
Where SELT sits in the network
Nearest airports in our network
- SEAMAmbato/ChachoanAmbato, Ecuador18 NM172°→
- SESMRio Amazonas AirportEcuadorian Military, Ecuador49 NM137°→
- SEQMNew Quito International Mariscal SucreQuito, Ecuador49 NM019°→
- SEMCMacas/Coronel Edmundo CarvajalMacas, Ecuador89 NM160°→
- SEGUGuayaquil/Jose Joaquin de Olmedo IntlGuayaquil, Ecuador107 NM225°→
- SKIPIpiales/San LuisIpiales, Colombia120 NM028°→
Operating into SELT?
Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Latacunga/Cotopaxi Intl — one desk for the whole trip.