Cotopaxi International Airport (LTX)

Latacunga, EC 🇪🇨 Medium Airport Scheduled Service

ICAO

SELT

IATA

LTX

Elevation

9205 ft

Region

EC-X

Local Time

Airport Information

GPS Code: SELT

Local Code: Not available

Location: -0.906833° N, -78.615799° E

Continent: SA

Type: Medium Airport

Keywords: Latacunga Vulcano Ecuador Cargo Long runway Height

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For Pilots

Designation	Length	Width	Surface	Status
`18/36`	12117 ft	148 ft	ASP	Active Lighted

Type	Description	Frequency
APP	LATACUNGA APP/TWR	`118.5 MHz`
GND	LATACUNGA GND	`121.9 MHz`

Ident	Name	Type	Frequency
`LTV`	Latacunga	VOR-DME	`117100 kHz`

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Ground Transportation

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Taxis

Taxis are the most common and direct transportation option available outside the airport terminal. They can take you to the nearby city of Latacunga or to other popular destinations like Quito, Baños, or Quilotoa. It is highly recommended to negotiate and agree upon the fare with the driver before beginning your trip.

Rental Cars

Car rental services at Cotopaxi International Airport are limited. There are no major international rental agency desks located directly within the terminal. It is strongly advised to book a vehicle in advance online with a company that can arrange for an airport pickup and drop-off.

Public Transportation

There is no direct public bus service operating from the airport terminal itself. To access the public bus network, you must first take a short taxi ride to the main bus terminal in Latacunga ('Terminal Terrestre de Latacunga'). From there, you can find frequent and affordable buses to Quito, Ambato, Baños, and other destinations across Ecuador.

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Cotopaxi Int'l Airport location Posted by on August 22, 2012

Ecuador! Near Tungurahua Volcano - it's "SELT" 1.467N 78.442W 9147' altitude VOR/DME 117.1 NDB 260