International hub · Salinas, Ecuador

Salinas/Gen Ulpiano Paez AB

SESASNC
Elevation
18 ft
Coordinates
2°13′S 80°59′W
Local time
America/Guayaquil

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Field information

SESA runways, fuel & airport data

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

Salinas/Gen Ulpiano Paez AB (SESA/SNC) has 2 runways; the longest, 13/31, is 8,629 ft (2,630 m) of asphalt. Fuel on the field: Jet A-1 & Avgas. Rescue and fire-fighting cover is published as RFFS category 6. Operating hours: 1100-0300Z. Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at SESA, and confirms every figure on this page with the airport and handler before dispatch.

  • Classification

    International hub

  • Time zone

    America/Guayaquil

  • Country

    Ecuador

    EC

  • Municipality

    Salinas/La Libertad

  • Elevation

    18 ft

  • Position

    -2.2101, -80.9851

  • Traffic level

    High

  • Fuel

    Jet A-1 & Avgas

  • Fire & rescue

    RFFS category 6

  • Operating hours

    1100-0300Z

Runways · SESA

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLighting
13/318,629 ft (2,630 m)165 ftasphaltLighted
08/263,707 ft (1,130 m)131 ftasphaltLighted

Flight support

Ground handling, permits & fuel at SESA.

The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Salinas/Gen Ulpiano Paez AB (SESA / SNC) in Salinas, Ecuador, through one 24/7 OCC desk. SESA is listed in our network as an international hub. Before dispatch, our OCC verifies permit lead times, slot availability, and local handler capabilities.

Services coordinated at SESA

  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 SESA

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

  3. 03

    Fuel Arrangements at SESA

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

  4. 04

    Flight Planning & Dispatch to SESA

    Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for SESA: 2° 12′ 36″ S 80° 59′ 6″ W; elevation 18 ft.

  5. 05

    Crew & Passenger Services in Salinas

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

  6. 06

    Cargo Operations at SESA

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

Location

Where SESA sits in the network

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