Rio Amazonas Airport (PTZ): Codes, Runways & Location
Rio Amazonas Airport (IATA: PTZ · ICAO: SESM) is a small airport serving Shell Mera, Ecuador. It lies at 1.5052° S, 78.0627° W, 3465 ft (1056 m) above sea level.
Overview of Rio Amazonas Airport
Rio Amazonas Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a small airport, serving the area of Shell Mera in Ecuador. It is identified by the IATA code PTZ and the ICAO code SESM. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
Rio Amazonas Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 1540 m (5052 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support regional turboprops and regional jets, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: asphalt. The field elevation is 3465 ft (1056 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Chachoán Regional Airport (ATF) about 66 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 ≈ 1,540 m — regional-jet capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Rio Amazonas Airport
Where is Rio Amazonas Airport located?
Rio Amazonas Airport is located in Shell Mera, Ecuador. Its coordinates are 1.5052° S, 78.0627° W.
What is the airport code for Rio Amazonas Airport?
Rio Amazonas Airport has an IATA code of PTZ and an ICAO code of SESM.
How long is the runway at Rio Amazonas Airport?
Rio Amazonas Airport's longest runway is about 1540 m (5052 ft), which can support regional turboprops and regional jets.
How many runways does Rio Amazonas Airport have?
Rio Amazonas Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Rio Amazonas Airport a major airport?
Rio Amazonas Airport is classified as a small airport.
About this data
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