Tarapoa Airport (SETR)
Medium airport · Tarapoa, Sucumbios Province, Ecuador
Airport data
| Name | Tarapoa Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | SETR |
| IATA | TPC |
| Elevation | 814 ft (248 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 0°7'23" W 76°20'16" -0.12296, -76.33780 |
| Location | Tarapoa, Sucumbios Province, Ecuador |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/30 | 5,151 ft (1570 m) | 49 ft | ASP | Yes |
Tarapoa Airport at a glance
Tarapoa Airport is a medium airport in Tarapoa, Sucumbios Province, Ecuador, known to airline systems as TPC. The field elevation of 814 ft (248 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at SETR 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 5,151 ft (1570 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 12 points roughly 120° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for SETR 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 Tarapoa Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Tres De Mayo Airport | SKAS | 72 km (39 NM) |
| Francisco De Orellana Airport | SECO | 81 km (44 NM) |
| Captain Ernesto Esguerra Cubides Air Base | SKTQ | 156 km (84 NM) |
| Jumandy Airport | SEJD | 173 km (93 NM) |
| Lieutenant Colonel Luis A. Mantilla International Airport | SETU | 184 km (99 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Tarapoa Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 814 ft field elevation of Tarapoa 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 Tarapoa Airport
What is the ICAO code of Tarapoa Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Tarapoa Airport is SETR, and its IATA code is TPC. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Tarapoa Airport above sea level?
Tarapoa Airport sits at an elevation of 814 feet (248 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Tarapoa Airport located?
The airport lies at -0.1230, -76.3378 — in Tarapoa, Sucumbios Province, Ecuador, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Tres De Mayo Airport, about 72 km away.
Does SETR publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for SETR 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 Tarapoa Airport?
Tarapoa Airport has one runway. The longest, 12/30, measures 5,151 ft (1570 m) with a ASP surface.