Lieutenant Colonel Luis A. Mantilla International Airport (TUA)

Tulcán, EC 🇪🇨 Medium Airport Scheduled Service

ICAO

SETU

IATA

TUA

Elevation

9649 ft

Region

EC-C

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Airport Information

GPS Code: SETU

Local Code: Not available

Location: 0.809506° N, -77.708099° E

Continent: South America

Type: Medium Airport

Keywords: Teniente Coronel Luis A. Mantilla

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For Pilots

Designation Length Width Surface Status
05/23 8071 ft 98 ft ASP Active

Type Description Frequency
APP ANDES APP 120.1 MHz
TWR TULCAN TWR 122.0 MHz

Ident Name Type Frequency
TLC Tulcan NDB 418 kHz

Ground Transportation

Last updated: Nov 21, 2025

Taxis

Taxis are the primary and most reliable form of transportation from the airport. They are readily available outside the terminal, especially timed with flight arrivals. The journey to the center of Tulcán is very short, typically taking less than 10 minutes. It is recommended to agree on the fare with the driver before beginning your trip.

Rental Cars

There are no major car rental agencies located directly at the airport. Visitors wishing to rent a vehicle should make arrangements in advance with local providers in the city of Tulcán, or consider renting from a larger city like Quito or Ibarra and driving to the region.

Public Transportation

There is no direct public bus or shuttle service to the airport terminal. To connect to the regional bus network, travelers must first take a taxi to the main bus station in Tulcán (Terminal Terrestre de Tulcán), which offers services to other cities in Ecuador.

AI-Generated Content: This ground transportation information was compiled using AI from publicly available sources. Prices, schedules, and availability may change; please verify with official airport or transportation provider websites before traveling.

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