Regional airport · Machala, Ecuador

General Serrano

SEMHMCH
Elevation
11 ft
Coordinates
3°16′S 79°58′W
Local time
America/Guayaquil

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Field information

SEMH runways, fuel & airport data

Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.

  • Time zone

    America/Guayaquil

  • Country

    Ecuador

    EC

  • Municipality

    Machala

  • Elevation

    11 ft

  • Position

    -3.2689, -79.9616

Flight support

Ground handling, permits & fuel at SEMH.

The Network Plan coordinates flight support at General Serrano (SEMH / MCH) in Machala, Ecuador, through one 24/7 OCC desk. SEMH is listed in our network. Before dispatch, our OCC verifies permit lead times, slot availability, and local handler capabilities.

Services coordinated at SEMH

  1. 01

    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.

  2. 02

    Ground Handling at SEMH

    Direct FBO and handler coordination at SEMH covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.

  3. 03

    Fuel Arrangements at SEMH

    Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at SEMH is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.

  4. 04

    Flight Planning & Dispatch to SEMH

    Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for SEMH: 3° 16′ 8″ S 79° 57′ 42″ W; elevation 11 ft.

  5. 05

    Crew & Passenger Services in Machala

    Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Machala. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at SEMH.

  6. 06

    Cargo Operations at SEMH

    Support for freighter operations into SEMH covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.

Location

Where SEMH sits in the network

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Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at General Serrano — one desk for the whole trip.

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