Airport Overview
The Colonel Carlos Concha Torres Airport is an airport serving the Pacific coastal city of Esmeraldas, capital of the Esmeraldas Province of Ecuador. It is 3 kilometres (1.9 mi) east of the city, across the Esmeraldas River in the parish of Tachina. Established in 1940 as General Rivadeneira Airport, the airport was renovated between 2012 and 2013, receiving a new terminal and a lengthened runway. Some of the main services of the airport are: medical service and fast-tracked security clearance.
In case of any emergency the fire station and ambulances have a prompt response.
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Airport Location and Contact |
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Country |
Ecuador |
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Province or District |
Esmeraldas |
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Nearest Town or City with Distance from Airport |
Esmeraldas (3 km) |
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Airport’s Complete Name |
Coronel Carlos Concha Torres Airport |
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Latitude |
0.977015 |
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Longitude |
-79.624447 |
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Elevation (ft and m) |
32 feet / 10 m |
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IATA Code |
ESM |
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ICAO Code |
SETN |
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Managing Company or Airport Authority |
Dirección de Aviación Civil |
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Management Contact Person |
Jorge Acosta |
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NGO and/or UN Presence at Airport? |
N/A |
Runway
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Runway #1 |
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Runway Dimensions |
2,400 m x 45 m |
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Runway Orientation |
18/36 |
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Runway Surface |
Asphalt |
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Runway Condition |
Good condition |
It is 3 kilometres (1.9 mi) east of the city, across the Esmeraldas River in the parish of Tachina.
Airport Infrastructure Details
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Infrastructure |
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Passenger / Cargo Security Screening |
Yes |
Runway Lighting |
No |
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Refueling Capacity |
Yes |
Ground Handling Services |
Yes |
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Air Traffic Control |
Yes |
Fire Fighting Equipment |
Yes |
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Weather Information |
Yes |
Aircraft Parking Space |
Yes |
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Navigation Aids |
Yes |
Perimeter Fencing |
Yes |
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Windsock |
Yes |
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The Esmeraldas VOR-DME (Ident: ESV) and non-directional beacon (Ident: ESM) are located on the field.
Fuel Service Charges
Ecuafuel is the fuelling station that belongs to PETROECUADOR, an Ecuadorian state company.
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Price per Litre USD - $ |
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Jet A-1 |
0.56 |
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Avgas |
0.13 |
The above are referential prices and were obtained from Petrocomercial information (GoE fuel supplier). In the private sector, each retailer may vary its prices.
Royalties / Non-Objection Fees
N/A
