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Cotopaxi International Airport (LTX)
Cotopaxi International Airport is an international airport serving Latacunga (Cotopaxi Province), Ecuador. Its IATA code is LTX and its ICAO code is SELT. It has one runway, 3,693 m long.
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- This airport
- International airport
Airport facts
- IATA code
- LTX
- ICAO code
- SELT
- City
- Latacunga
- Region / province
- Cotopaxi Province
- Country / territory
- Ecuador
- Category
- Medium-sized airport
- Coordinates
- 0.9068° S, 78.6158° W
- Elevation
- 2,806 m (9,205 ft)
- Time zone
- America/Guayaquil (UTC-05:00)estimated from location
- Runways
- 1
- Longest runway
- 3,693 m (12,117 ft)
Runways
Runway data as published by OurAirports. Lengths are given in metres and feet.
| Runway | Length | Surface |
|---|---|---|
| 18/36 | 3,693 m12,117 ft | Asphalt |
Distance and flight time to Vietnam
Great-circle distance to Vietnam’s three main international airports and an indicative direct flight time (about 800 km/h plus 30 minutes for take-off and landing). Real air cargo routings often include a transit hub and take longer.
Da Nang (DAD)
18,174 km
Direct flight: ≈ 23 h 15 min
Hanoi (HAN)
17,706 km
Direct flight: ≈ 22 h 40 min
Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)
18,769 km
Direct flight: ≈ 24 h
Radio frequencies
Published frequencies for reference only — not for navigation.
| Service | Frequency |
|---|---|
| Approach APP | 118.500 MHz |
| Ground GND | 121.900 MHz |
Air freight to and from Cotopaxi International Airport
Global Logistic Group arranges air cargo between Vietnam and Latacunga through airline and partner networks. Typical services include:
- Export and import air freight, consolidated or direct, with booking on scheduled passenger and freighter flights
- Pick-up, packing, labelling and documentation, including air waybills (AWB) and certificates of origin
- Customs clearance in Vietnam and coordination with partners at destination
- Special cargo on request, such as dangerous goods, perishables or temperature-sensitive shipments, subject to airline acceptance
- Door-to-door delivery and combined sea–air or road–air solutions
Services, capacity and transit times depend on the airport, airline and cargo. We confirm them with each quotation.
Nearby international airports in Ecuador
| Airport | IATA | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mariscal Sucre International Airport | UIO | 92 km |
| José Joaquín de Olmedo International Airport | GYE | 198 km |
| Lieutenant Colonel Luis A. Mantilla International Airport | TUA | 216 km |
| Eloy Alfaro International Airport | MEC | 229 km |
| Carlos Concha Torres International Airport | ESM | 238 km |
| General Ulpiano Paez International Airport | SNC | 301 km |
Frequently asked questions
What are the airport codes of Cotopaxi International Airport?
The IATA code of Cotopaxi International Airport is LTX and its ICAO code is SELT. Use the IATA code on air waybills and cargo bookings.
Where is Cotopaxi International Airport located?
Cotopaxi International Airport is in Latacunga, Cotopaxi Province, Ecuador, at coordinates 0.9068° S, 78.6158° W and an elevation of 2,806 m (9,205 ft).
How far is Cotopaxi International Airport from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance from Cotopaxi International Airport to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) is about 18,769 km, to Hanoi (HAN) about 17,706 km and to Da Nang (DAD) about 18,174 km. An indicative direct flight to Ho Chi Minh City takes ≈ 24 h.
How long is the runway at Cotopaxi International Airport?
The longest runway at Cotopaxi International Airport is 3,693 m (12,117 ft) long, with a asphalt surface. The airport has one runway in the source data.
Can Global Logistic Group ship cargo to or from Cotopaxi International Airport?
Yes. GLG arranges air freight between Vietnam and Cotopaxi International Airport (LTX) through airline and partner networks, including pick-up, documentation, customs clearance and delivery. Send us your cargo details for a quote and routing options.
Air Freight
Services, capacity and transit times depend on the airport, airline and cargo. We confirm them with each quotation.