Coronel E Carvajal Airport (SEMC)
Medium airport · Macas, Morona-Santiago Province, Ecuador
Airport data
| Name | Coronel E Carvajal Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | SEMC |
| IATA | XMS |
| Elevation | 3,452 ft (1052 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 2°17'57" W 78°7'15" -2.29917, -78.12080 |
| Location | Macas, Morona-Santiago Province, Ecuador |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/19 | 8,202 ft (2500 m) | 98 ft | ASP | No |
Coronel E Carvajal Airport at a glance
Coronel E Carvajal Airport is a medium airport in Macas, Morona-Santiago Province, Ecuador, known to airline systems as XMS. The field elevation of 3,452 ft (1052 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at SEMC 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, 01/19, offers 8,202 ft (2500 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 SEMC 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 Coronel E Carvajal Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mariscal Lamar Airport | SECU | 116 km (63 NM) |
| Chachoán Regional Airport | SEAM | 131 km (71 NM) |
| Jumandy Airport | SEJD | 150 km (81 NM) |
| Cotopaxi International Airport | SELT | 164 km (89 NM) |
| José Joaquín de Olmedo International Airport | SEGU | 196 km (106 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Coronel E Carvajal Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 3,452 ft field elevation of Coronel E Carvajal 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 Coronel E Carvajal Airport
What is the ICAO code of Coronel E Carvajal Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Coronel E Carvajal Airport is SEMC, and its IATA code is XMS. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Coronel E Carvajal Airport above sea level?
Coronel E Carvajal Airport sits at an elevation of 3,452 feet (1052 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Coronel E Carvajal Airport located?
The airport lies at -2.2992, -78.1208 — in Macas, Morona-Santiago Province, Ecuador, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Mariscal Lamar Airport, about 116 km away.
Does SEMC publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for SEMC 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 Coronel E Carvajal Airport?
Coronel E Carvajal Airport has one runway. The longest, 01/19, measures 8,202 ft (2500 m) with a ASP surface.