Regional airport · Manta, Ecuador

Manta/Eloy Alfaro Intl

SEMTMEC
Elevation
48 ft
Coordinates
0°57′S 80°41′W
Local time
America/Guayaquil

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Field information

SEMT runways, fuel & airport data

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

Manta/Eloy Alfaro Intl (SEMT/MEC) has one runway, 05/23, 9,383 ft (2,860 m) long of asphalt. Fuel on the field: Jet A-1 only. Rescue and fire-fighting cover is published as RFFS category 6. Operating hours: Open 24 hours (H24). Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at SEMT, 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

    Manta

  • Elevation

    48 ft

  • Position

    -0.9461, -80.6788

  • Fuel

    Jet A-1 only

  • Fire & rescue

    RFFS category 6

  • Operating hours

    Open 24 hours (H24)

Runways · SEMT

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLighting
05/239,383 ft (2,860 m)148 ftasphaltLighted

Flight support

Ground handling, permits & fuel at SEMT.

The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Manta/Eloy Alfaro Intl (SEMT / MEC) in Manta, Ecuador, through one 24/7 OCC desk. SEMT 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 SEMT

  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 SEMT

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

  3. 03

    Fuel Arrangements at SEMT

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

  4. 04

    Flight Planning & Dispatch to SEMT

    Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for SEMT: 0° 56′ 46″ S 80° 40′ 44″ W; elevation 48 ft.

  5. 05

    Crew & Passenger Services in Manta

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

  6. 06

    Cargo Operations at SEMT

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

Location

Where SEMT sits in the network

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Operating into SEMT?

Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Manta/Eloy Alfaro Intl — one desk for the whole trip.

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