Cotopaxi International Airport (SELT)
Medium airport · Latacunga, Cotopaxi Province, Ecuador
Airport data
| Name | Cotopaxi International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | SELT |
| IATA | LTX |
| Elevation | 9,205 ft (2806 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 0°54'25" W 78°36'57" -0.90683, -78.61580 |
| Location | Latacunga, Cotopaxi Province, Ecuador |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18/36 | 12,117 ft (3693 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Cotopaxi International Airport at a glance
Cotopaxi International Airport is a medium airport in Latacunga, Cotopaxi Province, Ecuador, known to airline systems as LTX. The field elevation of 9,205 ft (2806 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at SELT are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
The single runway, 18/36, offers 12,117 ft (3693 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 18 points roughly 180° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for SELT 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 Cotopaxi International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Chachoán Regional Airport | SEAM | 34 km (18 NM) |
| Mariscal Sucre International Airport | SEQM | 92 km (50 NM) |
| Jumandy Airport | SEJD | 116 km (63 NM) |
| Coronel E Carvajal Airport | SEMC | 164 km (89 NM) |
| Francisco De Orellana Airport | SECO | 188 km (102 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Cotopaxi International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 9,205 ft field elevation of Cotopaxi International 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 Cotopaxi International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Cotopaxi International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Cotopaxi International Airport is SELT, and its IATA code is LTX. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Cotopaxi International Airport above sea level?
Cotopaxi International Airport sits at an elevation of 9,205 feet (2806 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Cotopaxi International Airport located?
The airport lies at -0.9068, -78.6158 — in Latacunga, Cotopaxi Province, Ecuador, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Chachoán Regional Airport, about 34 km away.
Does SELT publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for SELT 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 Cotopaxi International Airport?
Cotopaxi International Airport has one runway. The longest, 18/36, measures 12,117 ft (3693 m) with a ASP surface.