International hub · Tachina, Ecuador

Tachina/Col Carlos Concha Torres

SETNESM
Elevation
32 ft
Coordinates
0°59′N 79°38′W
Local time
America/Guayaquil

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Field information

SETN runways, fuel & airport data

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

Tachina/Col Carlos Concha Torres (SETN/ESM) has one runway, 18/36, 7,874 ft (2,400 m) long of asphalt. Fuel on the field: Jet A-1 only. Rescue and fire-fighting cover is published as RFFS category 6. Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at SETN, 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

    Tachina

  • Elevation

    32 ft

  • Position

    0.9785, -79.6266

  • Traffic level

    High

  • Fuel

    Jet A-1 only

  • Fire & rescue

    RFFS category 6

Runways · SETN

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLighting
18/367,874 ft (2,400 m)148 ftasphaltLighted

Flight support

Ground handling, permits & fuel at SETN.

The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Tachina/Col Carlos Concha Torres (SETN / ESM) in Tachina, Ecuador, through one 24/7 OCC desk. SETN 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 SETN

  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 SETN

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

  3. 03

    Fuel Arrangements at SETN

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

  4. 04

    Flight Planning & Dispatch to SETN

    Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for SETN: 0° 58′ 43″ N 79° 37′ 36″ W; elevation 32 ft.

  5. 05

    Crew & Passenger Services in Tachina

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

  6. 06

    Cargo Operations at SETN

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

Location

Where SETN sits in the network

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Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Tachina/Col Carlos Concha Torres — one desk for the whole trip.

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