Cotopaxi International Airport (LTX)

Latacunga, EC 🇪🇨 Medium Airport Scheduled Service

ICAO

SELT

IATA

LTX

Elevation

9205 ft

Region

EC-X

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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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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

Ground Transportation

Last updated: Jul 25, 2025
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.

Nearby Airports

Chachoán Regional Airport
ATF • SEAM
Ambato, EC
Medium Airport
~34 km away
Tambillo Airport
EC-0052
Tambillo, EC
Small Airport
~56 km away
Endesa Heliport
SEES
Quito, EC
Heliport
~69 km away
Pantalony Airport
SEOY
Valencia, EC
Small Airport
~75 km away
DGAC Heliport
EC-0054
Quito, EC
Heliport
~76 km away
Esterito Airport
EC-0040
Valencia, EC
Small Airport
~78 km away
Distances are approximate and calculated as straight-line distances.

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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