Esmeraldas Airport
Carlos Concha Torres International Airport is the main air gateway serving Tachina in northwestern Ecuador, and a practical arrival point for travelers heading to the Esmeraldas area and the nearby Pacific coast. Identified by IATA code ESM and ICAO code SETN, it is classified as a large airport and operates close to sea level at an elevation of 32 feet (10 m). That low elevation can support straightforward aircraft operations, while its role as the area’s primary airport makes it an important link for regional access, business travel, and coastal trips.
About Esmeraldas Airport
Carlos Concha Torres International Airport is the main air gateway serving Tachina in northwestern Ecuador, and a practical arrival point for travelers heading to the Esmeraldas area and the nearby Pacific coast. Identified by IATA code ESM and ICAO code SETN, it is classified as a large airport and operates close to sea level at an elevation of 32 feet (10 m). That low elevation can support straightforward aircraft operations, while its role as the area’s primary airport makes it an important link for regional access, business travel, and coastal trips.
Overview
Carlos Concha Torres International Airport is the main air gateway serving Tachina in northwestern Ecuador, and a practical arrival point for travelers heading to the Esmeraldas area and the nearby Pacific coast. Identified by IATA code ESM and ICAO code SETN, it is classified as a large airport and operates close to sea level at an elevation of 32 feet (10 m). That low elevation can support straightforward aircraft operations, while its role as the area’s primary airport makes it an important link for regional access, business travel, and coastal trips.
Quick facts
- Official name: Carlos Concha Torres International Airport
- Location served: Tachina, Ecuador
- Airport codes: ESM and SETN
- Elevation: 32 ft (10 m)
- Runway: 18/36, 7,874 ft, asphalt, lighted
- Time zone: America/Guayaquil
What travelers should know
For visitors, the most useful operational detail is the airport’s single lighted asphalt runway, designated 18/36 and measuring 7,874 feet, which supports reliable arrivals and departures while giving a clear sense of the airport’s scale. Because local time follows the America/Guayaquil zone, it is worth checking your ticket, transfer, and pickup times carefully if you are connecting from elsewhere. Since the airport serves Tachina, it is a convenient reference point when arranging onward road travel, especially if you are coordinating hotel transfers or meeting drivers who may know it by its codes, ESM or SETN, rather than by the full airport name.
Routes
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FAQ
Esmeraldas Airport — frequently asked questions
Quick answers to the details travellers usually check first, from codes and locations to the practical basics that help with planning.
9 common questions
- Esmeraldas Airport is located in Esmeraldas, Ecuador (South America), at coordinates 0.970°, -79.630°.
- Its IATA code is ESM and its ICAO code is SETN.
- Esmeraldas Airport serves Esmeraldas, Ecuador. When comparing fares, check whether other airports also serve the same area — prices and transfer times can differ between them.
- Esmeraldas Airport operates on America/Guayaquil local time. Departure and arrival times on tickets are always shown in each airport's local time, so double-check the offset when planning connections or pick-ups.
- Esmeraldas Airport sits at latitude 0.970° and longitude -79.630°. The map link in the details panel on this page opens the exact location for driving directions.
- Originfacts does not yet track scheduled routes from ESM. Use the flight search on this page to see live airline options for your travel dates.
- Route coverage for ESM is still being added to Originfacts. Run a search from ESM on the flight search page to see every destination airlines currently sell for your dates.
- Its address is Esmeraldas, Esmeraldas Province, Ecuador, the phone number is +593 95 956 0672. For flight-specific questions (delays, baggage, rebooking), contact the operating airline directly rather than the airport.
- Yes — Originfacts lists 9 other airports in Ecuador. The nearby-airports section on this page links to each of them, which is useful when comparing fares or finding an alternative departure point.