Reales Tamarindos Airport (SEPV)
Medium airport · Portoviejo, Manabi Province, Ecuador
Airport data
| Name | Reales Tamarindos Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | SEPV |
| IATA | PVO |
| Elevation | 130 ft (40 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 1°2'30" W 80°28'20" -1.04165, -80.47220 |
| Location | Portoviejo, Manabi Province, Ecuador |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/30 | 7,451 ft (2271 m) | 89 ft | ASP | No |
Reales Tamarindos Airport at a glance
Reales Tamarindos Airport is a medium airport in Portoviejo, Manabi Province, Ecuador, known to airline systems as PVO. The field elevation of 130 ft (40 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at SEPV 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, 12/30, offers 7,451 ft (2271 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 12 points roughly 120° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for SEPV 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 Reales Tamarindos Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Eloy Alfaro International Airport | SEMT | 25 km (14 NM) |
| José Joaquín de Olmedo International Airport | SEGU | 140 km (76 NM) |
| General Ulpiano Paez International Airport | SESA | 142 km (77 NM) |
| Cotopaxi International Airport | SELT | 207 km (112 NM) |
| Chachoán Regional Airport | SEAM | 212 km (114 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Reales Tamarindos Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 130 ft field elevation of Reales Tamarindos 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 Reales Tamarindos Airport
What is the ICAO code of Reales Tamarindos Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Reales Tamarindos Airport is SEPV, and its IATA code is PVO. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Reales Tamarindos Airport above sea level?
Reales Tamarindos Airport sits at an elevation of 130 feet (40 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Reales Tamarindos Airport located?
The airport lies at -1.0416, -80.4722 — in Portoviejo, Manabi Province, Ecuador, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Eloy Alfaro International Airport, about 25 km away.
Does SEPV publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for SEPV 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 Reales Tamarindos Airport?
Reales Tamarindos Airport has one runway. The longest, 12/30, measures 7,451 ft (2271 m) with a ASP surface.