General aviation · Ecuadorian Military, Ecuador

Rio Amazonas Airport

SESM219
Elevation
3,465 ft
Coordinates
1°30′S 78°04′W
Local time
America/Guayaquil

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Field information

SESM runways, fuel & airport data

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

Rio Amazonas Airport (SESM/219) has one runway, 12A/30D, 5,052 ft (1,540 m) long of asphalt. Fuel on the field: Jet A-1 only. Rescue and fire-fighting cover is published as RFFS category 5. Operating hours: Sunrise to sunset. Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at SESM, and confirms every figure on this page with the airport and handler before dispatch.

  • Classification

    General aviation

  • Time zone

    America/Guayaquil

  • Country

    Ecuador

    EC

  • Municipality

    Shell Mera

  • Elevation

    3,465 ft

  • Position

    -1.5052, -78.0627

  • Fuel

    Jet A-1 only

  • Fire & rescue

    RFFS category 5

  • Operating hours

    Sunrise to sunset

Runways · SESM

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLighting
12A/30D5,052 ft (1,540 m)82 ftasphalt—

Flight support

Ground handling, permits & fuel at SESM.

The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Rio Amazonas Airport (SESM / 219) in Ecuadorian Military, Ecuador, through one 24/7 OCC desk. SESM is listed in our network as a general aviation. Before dispatch, our OCC verifies permit lead times, slot availability, and local handler capabilities.

Services coordinated at SESM

  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 SESM

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

  3. 03

    Fuel Arrangements at SESM

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

  4. 04

    Flight Planning & Dispatch to SESM

    Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for SESM: 1° 30′ 19″ S 78° 3′ 46″ W; elevation 3465 ft.

  5. 05

    Crew & Passenger Services in Ecuadorian Military

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

  6. 06

    Cargo Operations at SESM

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

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