Eloy Alfaro International Airport (MEC): Codes, Runways & Location
Eloy Alfaro International Airport (IATA: MEC · ICAO: SEMT) is a medium-sized airport serving Manta, Ecuador. It lies at 0.9461° S, 80.6788° W, 48 ft (15 m) above sea level.
Overview of Eloy Alfaro International Airport
Eloy Alfaro International Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Manta in Ecuador. It is identified by the IATA code MEC and the ICAO code SEMT. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Eloy Alfaro International Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 2860 m (9383 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support most wide-body jets, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: asphalt. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 48 ft (15 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Jipijapa Airport (JIP) about 6 km away.
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Airport Details & Runways
Physical characteristics from the public-domain OurAirports dataset.
Location & Runway Capacity
Aircraft capacity by runway length
Longest runway ≈ 2,860 m — wide-body capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Eloy Alfaro International Airport
Where is Eloy Alfaro International Airport located?
Eloy Alfaro International Airport is located in Manta, Ecuador. Its coordinates are 0.9461° S, 80.6788° W.
What is the airport code for Eloy Alfaro International Airport?
Eloy Alfaro International Airport has an IATA code of MEC and an ICAO code of SEMT.
How long is the runway at Eloy Alfaro International Airport?
Eloy Alfaro International Airport's longest runway is about 2860 m (9383 ft), which can support most wide-body jets.
How many runways does Eloy Alfaro International Airport have?
Eloy Alfaro International Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Eloy Alfaro International Airport a major airport?
Eloy Alfaro International Airport is classified as a medium-sized airport with scheduled service.
About this data
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