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Regional Airport · Ecuador

SETUTUA

Lieutenant Colonel Luis A. Mantilla International Airport

Tulcán, Ecuador

ICAO

SETU

IATA

TUA

Category

Regional Airport

Elevation

9,649 ft

Country

Ecuador

Flight Support Services

Flight Support Services at SETU

The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Lieutenant Colonel Luis A. Mantilla International Airport (SETU / TUA) in Tulcán, Ecuador, through one 24/7 OCC desk.

SETU is listed in our network as a regional airport. Before dispatch, our OCC verifies permit lead times, slot availability, and local handler capabilities.

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.

Ground Handling at SETU

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

Lieutenant Colonel Luis A. Mantilla International Airport publishes rescue and fire fighting cover of ICAO Cat 5.

Fuel Arrangements at SETU

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

Flight Planning & Dispatch to SETU

Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring.

Planning reference for SETU: 0° 48′ 36″ N 77° 42′ 29″ W; elevation 9,649 ft; local time UTC-5.

Crew & Passenger Services in Tulcán

Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Tulcán.

Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at SETU.

Cargo Operations at SETU

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

Field Information

Lieutenant Colonel Luis A. Mantilla International Airport

Latitude
0° 48′ 36″ N
Longitude
77° 42′ 29″ W
ICAO code
SETU
IATA code
TUA
Municipality
Tulcán
Timezone
UTC-5
Traffic
—
Fuel Type
—
Fire Category
ICAO Cat 5
Airport Category
—
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OCC Dispatch Desk

Planning A Flight To TUA?

Send us your aircraft, schedule, and requirements. Our duty dispatcher will confirm applicable permit lead times, handling arrangements, and available Jet A1 pricing for SETU.

Submit flight inquiry for SETU

Operational Notes

Frequently Asked Questions – SETU

What are the ICAO and IATA codes for Lieutenant Colonel Luis A. Mantilla International Airport?

The ICAO code is SETU and the IATA code is TUA.

What is the fire category at SETU?

Lieutenant Colonel Luis A. Mantilla International Airport publishes rescue and fire fighting cover of ICAO Cat 5.

What time zone does SETU operate in?

Lieutenant Colonel Luis A. Mantilla International Airport operates on UTC-5.

How do I request ground handling or a permit for SETU?

Send your aircraft, schedule, and requirements to occ@thenetworkplan.com. Our duty dispatcher will confirm applicable permit lead times, handling arrangements, and available Jet A1 pricing for SETU.