Chachoán Regional Airport (SEAM)
Medium airport · Ambato, Tungurahua Province, Ecuador
Airport data
| Name | Chachoán Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | SEAM |
| IATA | ATF |
| Elevation | 8,502 ft (2591 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 1°12'43" W 78°34'29" -1.21207, -78.57460 |
| Location | Ambato, Tungurahua Province, Ecuador |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/19 | 6,316 ft (1925 m) | 82 ft | ASP | No |
Chachoán Regional Airport at a glance
Chachoán Regional Airport is a medium airport in Ambato, Tungurahua Province, Ecuador, known to airline systems as ATF. The field elevation of 8,502 ft (2591 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at SEAM are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
The single runway, 01/19, offers 6,316 ft (1925 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 01 points roughly 10° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for SEAM shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Chachoán Regional Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cotopaxi International Airport | SELT | 34 km (18 NM) |
| Jumandy Airport | SEJD | 112 km (60 NM) |
| Mariscal Sucre International Airport | SEQM | 123 km (66 NM) |
| Coronel E Carvajal Airport | SEMC | 131 km (71 NM) |
| José Joaquín de Olmedo International Airport | SEGU | 179 km (97 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Chachoán Regional Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 8,502 ft field elevation of Chachoán Regional Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 17 airports and airfields we list for Ecuador — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Chachoán Regional Airport
What is the ICAO code of Chachoán Regional Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Chachoán Regional Airport is SEAM, and its IATA code is ATF. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Chachoán Regional Airport above sea level?
Chachoán Regional Airport sits at an elevation of 8,502 feet (2591 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Chachoán Regional Airport located?
The airport lies at -1.2121, -78.5746 — in Ambato, Tungurahua Province, Ecuador, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Cotopaxi International Airport, about 34 km away.
Does SEAM publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for SEAM appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Chachoán Regional Airport?
Chachoán Regional Airport has one runway. The longest, 01/19, measures 6,316 ft (1925 m) with a ASP surface.