General aviation · Galapagos Isl, Ecuador

Galapagos Islands/San Cristobal

SESTSCY
Elevation
62 ft
Coordinates
0°55′S 89°37′W
Local time
Pacific/Galapagos

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Field information

SEST runways, fuel & airport data

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

Galapagos Islands/San Cristobal (SEST/SCY) has one runway, 16/34, 6,214 ft (1,894 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: Sunrise to sunset. Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at SEST, and confirms every figure on this page with the airport and handler before dispatch.

  • Classification

    General aviation

  • Time zone

    Pacific/Galapagos

  • Country

    Ecuador

    EC

  • Municipality

    Puerto Baquerizo Moreno

  • Elevation

    62 ft

  • Position

    -0.9102, -89.6174

  • Fuel

    Jet A-1 only

  • Fire & rescue

    RFFS category 6

  • Operating hours

    Sunrise to sunset

Runways · SEST

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLighting
16/346,214 ft (1,894 m)66 ftasphalt—

Flight support

Ground handling, permits & fuel at SEST.

The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Galapagos Islands/San Cristobal (SEST / SCY) in Galapagos Isl, Ecuador, through one 24/7 OCC desk. SEST 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 SEST

  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 SEST

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

  3. 03

    Fuel Arrangements at SEST

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

  4. 04

    Flight Planning & Dispatch to SEST

    Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for SEST: 0° 54′ 37″ S 89° 37′ 3″ W; elevation 62 ft.

  5. 05

    Crew & Passenger Services in Galapagos Isl

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

  6. 06

    Cargo Operations at SEST

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

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Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Galapagos Islands/San Cristobal — one desk for the whole trip.

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