Airport Overview
José Joaquín de Olmedo International Airport (Aeropuerto Internacional José Joaquín de Olmedo in Spanish) is located 5 km north of Guayaquil, the largest and most populous city in Ecuador. It has a runway of 2,790 meters (9,154 ft) and an elevation of 5 meters (16 ft). Together with the Quito airport, it handles most of Ecuador's national and international flights. During 2019, around 4 million passengers passed through the airport. The airport is capable of serving up to 7.5 million passengers per year.
The airport is on Avenida de las Américas, 5 kilometers (3.1 mi) north of downtown Guayaquil. The runway length of 2,684 meters (9,150 ft) includes a 240-meter (790 ft) displaced threshold on Runway 21 and a 100-meter (330 ft) displaced threshold on Runway 03. The airport is in the wide delta of the Guayas River, with level terrain in all quadrants. The parking platform is made of concrete about 35 cm thick and 600 meters long by 80 meters wide, which has an area of 48,000 m², has an asphalt strip for access and a vehicular street, all built in compliance with the established norms. by the General Directorate of Civil Aviation (DGAC) and the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO).
The Daular International Airport is a proposed development project for the Ecuadorian city of Guayaquil. The new airport is intended to replace the current José Joaquín de Olmedo Airport once completed. The master plan for the Guayaquil International Airport contemplates moving the airport facilities to a nearby 2,020 hectare plot of land. The new airport, whose construction is planned for 2024 with an estimated investment of 800 million dollars, will have three runways and will be able to serve 16 million passengers per year. However, the new Daular intercontinental airport (26 kilometers from the city) will not be inaugurated in 2024, as initially planned. The plans were affected by the drop in the number of passenger arrivals at the current José Joaquín de Olmedo airport. The entire project consists of two parallel runways of 4,100 and 2,500 meters in length and 36 boarding gates
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Airport Location and Contact |
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Country |
Ecuador |
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Province or District |
Guayas |
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Nearest Town or City |
El aeropuerto está a 7 km del centro y a 1,3 km de la Terminal Terrestre. En auto se tarda 20 minutos en llegar al centro de Guayaquil. |
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Airport’s Complete Name |
Aeropuerto Internacional José Joaquín de Olmedo |
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Latitude |
-2.147646 |
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Longitude |
-79.885222 |
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Elevation (ft and m) |
6m (19.68 ft) |
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IATA Code |
GYE |
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ICAO Code |
SEGU |
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Managing Company or Airport Authority |
TAGSA – Terminal Aeroportuaria de Guayaquil S. A |
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Management Contact Person |
Pablo Pita Gerente de Aeropuerto Guayaquil |
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Open From (hours) |
00:00 |
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Open To (hours) |
24:00 |
Airport Picture
The existing area of the Guayaquil International Airport is severely limited due to urban congestion.
Source: www.universalweather.com Map not to scale. Not suitable for navigation purposes.
Description and Contacts of Key Companies
Aeropuerto de Guyaquil contactos generales TAGSA Contactos
Aeropuerto Contacto Entidades TAGSA Entidades
FBO Handlers, Ground Operators, Guayaquil Airport
Swissport Ecuador/EMSA +593 4 2590 266
Aeromilitec +593 4 2283 359
SAEREO - Servicios Aereos Ejecutivos +593 2 3301 152
Consorcio Aviation +595 98 1193 063
Jethandling FBO Ecuador +593 99 368 3885
FBO Ecuador +593 99 8838 016
Guayaquil FBO +593 9 9749 1740
Among the airport handling services offered by FBO aviation companies are: ground assistance to aircraft, exclusive services for passengers or crew, which can be carried out even in premises adjacent to the airport terminals, aircraft cleaning, catering, refueling, luggage loading or positioning of aircraft in hangars, among others.
Passenger and Cargo Performance Indicator
Guayaquil Airport is the second busiest airport in Ecuador after Quito's Mariscal Sucre Airport. The airport has a runway and a terminal with capacity for 7.5 million passengers per year. A new airport is currently being built 40 kilometers/25 miles from the city center, called Guayaquil Daular Airport. The airport is expected to become operational in 2026 and will have a capacity of 16 million passengers per year.
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Performance for 2022 |
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Per Year |
Per Month |
Per Day |
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Total Aircraft Movements |
Information not available |
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Total Passengers |
3,746,554 (The airport is capable of serving up to 7.5 million pax/year) |
290,000 |
9660 |
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Total Capacity of the Airport (MT) |
74,000 |
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Current Activity of the Airport (MT) |
29,310 |
2443 |
81.4 |
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Current use by Humanitarian Flights (UNHAS) |
N/A |
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https://www.ecuadorencifras.gob.ec/institucional/home/
International entry and exit of cargo by air, period 2022 (Thousands of TM)
Among the most relevant aspects, the passenger traffic at the “José Joaquín de Olmedo de Guayaquil” International Airport, which registered a total of 3,477,592 people who moved through the air terminal and its cargo movements transported 33,150.25 MT ( Metric Tons).
Runways
The Guayaquil airport has a single runway designated as Runway 03/21. The runway is 2,684 m long and 45 m wide and is covered with an asphalt surface. It can accommodate large aircraft such as Boeing 747, MD-11 and Airbus A340-600. The airport has a single taxiway 2,935 m long and 23 m wide. Parking spaces are planned for passenger aircraft with seven boarding bridges, eight for cargo airships and seven for general aviation aircraft.
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Runway #1 |
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Runway Dimensions |
9154 × 151 ft (2,684 m × 46 m) |
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Orientation |
03/21 |
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Surface |
All-weather asphalt that meets ICAO standards |
Helicopter Pad
A small space in the airport is designated for the use of helicopters from public or private companies. HELO Aepto GYE Both the helicopters and the crew are controlled by the General Directorate of Civil Aviation.
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Helipad #1 |
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Present |
Yes |
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Largest Helicopter that can Land |
Mi-26 |
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Width and Length (m) |
N/A |
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Surface |
All-weather asphalt that meets ICAO standards Concrete PCN: 88/R/C/W/T |
Airport Infrastructure Details
Infrastructure/facilities of the Guayaquil International Airport
- Tracks
- Taxiways
- Aprons
- Sewer system
- Energy and public services
- Terminals
- Air traffic control towers
- Charging facilities
- Aircraft hangars
- Fixed base operations
- Roads
- Parking facilities
In 2019, the Guayaquil Airport received from the General Directorate of Civil Aviation the “Aerodrome Certificate” with which the aeronautical authority certifies that GYE, SEGU comply with and comply with all aeronautical regulations related to the air zone or manoeuvre area specified by ICAO and the General Directorate of Civil Aviation Ecuador (DGAC).
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Customs |
Yes |
JET A-1 fuel |
Yes |
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Immigration |
Yes |
AVGAS 100 |
Yes |
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Terminal Building |
Yes |
Single Point Refueling |
Yes |
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Passenger Terminal |
Yes |
Air Starter Units |
Yes |
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Cargo terminal |
Yes |
Ground Power (mobile) |
Yes |
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Pax Transport to Airfield |
Yes |
Ground Handling Services |
Yes |
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Control Tower |
Yes |
Latrine Servicing |
Yes |
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Weather Facilities |
Yes |
Fire Fighting Category (ICAO) |
9 |
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Catering Services |
Yes |
De-icing Equipment |
Yes |
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Base Operating Room |
Yes |
Parking Ramp Lighting |
Yes |
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Airport Radar |
Yes |
Approach & Runway Lights |
Yes |
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NDB |
Yes Ident R |
VOR |
Yes Ident GYV |
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ILS |
Yes |
Airport Operating Details
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Operating Details |
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Maximum Sized Aircraft that can be Offloaded on Bulk Cargo |
Antonov AN-225, AN-124, Ilyushin IL-76 |
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Maximum Sized Aircraft that can be Offloaded on Pallet |
Boeing 747-400, Airbus A340-600, B777-300 |
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Total Aircraft Parking Area (m²) |
48,000 m², (600 m x 80 m) |
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Storage Area (m3 and MT) |
150 MT |
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Handling Equipment |
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Elevators / Hi Loaders |
Yes |
Max Capacity (MT) |
15. m |
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Max Height (m) |
N/A |
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Loading Ramps |
Yes 8 Ramps |
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Other Comments |
Platforms: There are 15 parking spaces. 8 aircraft parking positions for passengers with 10 boarding bridges (these positions have variants according to the type of aircraft operated). 8 aircraft parking spaces for cargo (remote). 7 aircraft parking spaces for general aviation. |
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Customs Guidance
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SubDirector : |
Miguel Ángel Villacís Álava |
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Dirección : |
Av de las Américas, terminal de carga aérea – edificio TCE |
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Código Postal : |
090505 |
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Teléfonos : |
(593-4) 2924454 |
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Horario de atención: |
08h00 – 17h00 |
People arriving in Ecuador must consider that they can enter with clothing used by the traveler, toiletries, medications for personal use, goods for professional use, among other products with their specifications. When the assets exceed the amount or value on the list of personal effects, they are used to pay taxes. The total of these goods may not exceed $2,000. If the amount is greater, the merchandise will be placed in a temporary warehouse to continue the corresponding process.
Check the list of personal effects by entering: https://www.aduana.gob.ec/viajeros-por-via-aerea-aeropuerto/ .
Storage Facilities
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Guayaquil – Warehousing (US$) |
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Facility |
General Air |
TAGSA |
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Cap |
50 Pallets |
30 Pallets |
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Charges |
$0.090 + IVA (12%) + CCFEE |
$0.010 + IVA (12%) + CCFEE |
The airport has 2 warehouses with capacity for 80 pallets, complying with all the safety standards regulated by the General Directorate of Civil Aviation (DGAC). In addition, they offer cold chain cold chambers.
Airfield Costs
Ecuador is the most expensive country for airlines, because it has the highest landing and parking fees in Latin America. On average, an airplane must pay USD 1,751 to cover these items.
The airport tax charged at the José Joaquín de Olmedo Airport in Guayaquil is USD 28.50 per traveler.
The airport charges regulated rates for the following services, among others:
• By the use of the tracks
• For air traffic services
• For meteorological services
• For the inspection and control services of passengers and luggage
• Due to the use, by passengers, of airport areas not accessible to visitors.
• For passenger mobility services and assistance to people with reduced mobility
• Due to the parking of aircraft at airports
• Due to the use of aircraft boarding and disembarkation bridges
• For cargo loading and unloading operations
NAVIGATION CHARGES
International, Navigation and Land Charges Internacional Cargos Navegación
(ver Art. 4º, 5º, 5.1, 7º, 8º and 9º)
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Charges |
Aircraft Weight - MTOW (kg) |
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0 - 7,000 |
7,001 - 136,000 |
136,001 and over |
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Navigation (per journey) USD - $ |
17.87 |
17.87 |
18.17 |
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Landing USD - $ |
7.76 |
8.06 |
8.06 |
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Night Landing USD - $ |
10.10 |
10.10 |
10.10 |
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Night Take-Off USD - $ |
10.10 |
10.10 |
10.10 |
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Parking |
1.16 |
1.22 |
1.22 |
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Handling Charges |
N/A |
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International operations
For the collection of fees for flight protection services for large and small aircraft in international operations, the following charges are established:
A) Flight Protection Rights before and after the route (approach and takeoff):
Base: Maximum takeoff weight
MTOW (In tons) Charge per ton (In USD)
More than 5.7 up to 50 2.23
From more than 50 to 100 2.32
From more than 100 to 150 2.42
From more than 150 2.52
FUEL SERVICES CHARGES
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Price per Litre USD - $ |
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Jet A-1 |
$2.55 US Gallon (from $0.67 to $0.562 x Litro) |
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Avgas |
$2.76 US Gallon |
1 US Gallon = 3.8 Liters
Note: In Ecuador Prices vary depending on the type of flight, as can be seen in the following list (updated 08/22/2023):
AVGAS Commercial: €2.04 + VAT (21%)
AVGAS Private: €2.55 + VAT (21%)
JET-A1 Commercial: €1.80 + VAT (21%)
JET-A1 Private: €2.18 + VAT (21%)
At the José Joaquín de Olmedo Airport terminal in Guayaquil, about 162,000 gallons of JET A-1 fuel are pumped daily, the same fuel used in the aeronautical industry and designed for airplanes powered by gas turbine engines. The fuel travels underground through pipes from Plant 1 of Ecuafuel to the aircraft platforms, where a network of hydrants is installed. From this network, the supply equipment is attached to the wing of the aircraft where the fuel tanks are located. operation is called Into Plane.
CARGO TERMINAL CHARGES
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Import Charges |
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Type of Charge |
Rate USD - $ per kg |
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Handling Charge |
0.09 |
The indicated values are referential, it is necessary to request a current quote |
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Break Bulk Fee |
0.09 |
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Diplomatic Mail |
0.09 |
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Strong Room – per consignment |
0.09 |
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Cold Storage Fee |
0.09 |
100 kg max. |
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Delivery Outside Normal Working Hours |
N/A |
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Preparation of substitute AOA – Invoice – Receipt |
N/A |
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Storage per Day |
0.09 |
N/A |
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Export |
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Handling Charges – Un-palletized Cargo |
0.09 |
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International Air Waybill |
40.00 |
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Local Air Waybill |
25.00 |
At market value. Consult in advance with the shipper or agent to establish the current value |
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Air Way Bill Amendment - Cancellation |
N/A |
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Air Way Bill Documentation |
57.00 |
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Diplomatic Mail |
25.00 |
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Storage Charges per Day |
24 hrs 0.03 |
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AIR-BRIDGE CHARGES
From 0 a 45’ De 46’ a 180’ More than 180’
USD 134 134.57 + 1.45 x (t=time in mins) 335.91
Security
TAGSA, the managing entity of the Guayaquil Airport, through qualified technical personnel, carries out inspections and controls in the different areas of the airport to prevent risk factors that may generate accidents or affect the health of workers, as part of Health and Safety. . Management System of the José Joaquín de Olmedo International Airport, according to the legal framework
Rescue and firefighting:
• Protection category: 9.
• Critical aircraft: Boeing 767-300.
• Operational personnel: Aeronautical firefighters, radio operators, SEM (Emergency Medical Service) personnel.
• 24 hours, 365 days a year.
Operational equipment:
• 2 OSHKOSH T-12 brand self-pumps: Capacity of 3170gl of water and 410gl of AFFF.
• 1 OSHKOSH T-1500 brand self-pump: Capacity of 1500gl of water, 190gl of AFFF and 500lb of PQS.
• 1 OSHKOSH T-2500 brand self-pump: Capacity of 2500gl of water, 410gl of AFF and 500lb of PQS; It has a hydraulic arm (Snoozle) that penetrates the aircraft fuselage, unique in South America.
• 1 Ford-350 rapid intervention team: Capacity of 500lbs of PQS, 94gl of water and 6gl of 6% foam concentrate.
• 1 logistical support van.
• 1 all-terrain logistical support vehicle in charge of towing the triage trailer
• 2 ambulances
• 1 triage trailer equipped with first aid kits, oxygen, stretchers, etc. to serve our critical aircraft considering up to 250 passengers
