Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport
José Joaquín de Olmedo International Airport is the main air gateway for Guayaquil, Ecuador, and one of the country’s key arrival points for both domestic and international travellers. Identified by the codes GYE and SEGU, it is classified as a large airport and serves a low-lying coastal city at an elevation of just 19 feet (6 m) above sea level. For visitors, that matters less for acclimatization and more as a clue to Guayaquil’s warm, tropical conditions, so lightweight clothing and hydration are often good ideas when arriving or departing.
About Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport
José Joaquín de Olmedo International Airport is the main air gateway for Guayaquil, Ecuador, and one of the country’s key arrival points for both domestic and international travellers. Identified by the codes GYE and SEGU, it is classified as a large airport and serves a low-lying coastal city at an elevation of just 19 feet (6 m) above sea level. For visitors, that matters less for acclimatization and more as a clue to Guayaquil’s warm, tropical conditions, so lightweight clothing and hydration are often good ideas when arriving or departing.
Overview
José Joaquín de Olmedo International Airport is the main air gateway for Guayaquil, Ecuador, and one of the country’s key arrival points for both domestic and international travellers. Identified by the codes GYE and SEGU, it is classified as a large airport and serves a low-lying coastal city at an elevation of just 19 feet (6 m) above sea level. For visitors, that matters less for acclimatization and more as a clue to Guayaquil’s warm, tropical conditions, so lightweight clothing and hydration are often good ideas when arriving or departing.
Quick facts
- Official name: José Joaquín de Olmedo International Airport
- Location served: Guayaquil, Ecuador
- Airport type: Large airport
- Runway: 03/21, 9,154 ft long, asphalt, and lighted
- Time zone: America/Guayaquil
What travellers should know
The airport’s single listed runway, 03/21, is 9,154 feet long and fully lighted, supporting operations at different times of day and making the field suitable for the mix of traffic expected at a major city airport. For passengers, the most useful practical point is that airport times follow the America/Guayaquil time zone, so it is worth checking your booking, pickup plans, and onward transport carefully if you are connecting from a country with daylight saving changes. Because the airport serves Guayaquil directly, it is a convenient starting point for stays in the city as well as onward travel across Ecuador.
Routes
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Nearby airports
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FAQ
Jose Joaquin de Olmedo 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.
8 common questions
- Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport is located in Guayaquil, Ecuador (South America), at coordinates -2.140°, -79.880°.
- Its IATA code is GYE and its ICAO code is SEGU.
- Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport serves Guayaquil, Ecuador. When comparing fares, check whether other airports also serve the same area — prices and transfer times can differ between them.
- Jose Joaquin de Olmedo 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.
- Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport sits at latitude -2.140° and longitude -79.880°. 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 GYE. Use the flight search on this page to see live airline options for your travel dates.
- Route coverage for GYE is still being added to Originfacts. Run a search from GYE on the flight search page to see every destination airlines currently sell for your dates.
- 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.