Airports / Ecuador / ESM
Carlos Concha Torres International Airport.
Tachina, Ecuador · 32 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.2/5
Google rating
174 ratings
0
Operators based
32
Elevation ft
Google rating
Google reviews
Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
#8 / 17
Ecuador airports by Google rating
4.2★ across 174 Google ratings , ranked against 17 rated Ecuador fields.
73 nm
To the nearest alternate
La Florida Airport (TCO).
Overview
Carlos Concha Torres International Airport (SETN / ESM) is a large commercial airport serving Tachina, Ecuador. The airport sits 32 feet above sea level. Alongside scheduled airline service, the airport handles a steady flow of private and charter traffic.
No charter operator is headquartered on the field, but operators routinely position aircraft into ESM for departures. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are La Florida Airport (TCO, 73 nm), Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO, 101 nm), and Lieutenant Colonel Luis A. Mantilla International Airport (TUA, 116 nm). With a single 7,874-foot paved runway, ESM can typically accommodate aircraft as large as VIP airliners.
Charter pricing from ESM depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. In directories and search listings it also appears under General Rivadeneira. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Tachina.
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Field capability
ICAO
SETN
IATA
ESM
FAA / Local
SETN
Elevation
32 ft
Coordinates
0.9785° N · 79.6266° W
Airspace
G · GolfClass G, GolfUncontrolled field, no tower. Pilots self-announce and sequence themselves on the common traffic advisory frequency.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Large
Scheduled svc
Yes
Elevation vs Ecuador fields
state range 18–9,649 ft
At 32 ft, ESM sits lower than 76% of the 17 Ecuador fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 7,874 ft
- 18/367,874 ft × 148 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 7,874 ft
ESM's 7,874 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 73nmTCOLa Florida AirportTumaco
- 101nmUIOMariscal Sucre International AirportQuito
- 116nmTUALieutenant Colonel Luis A. Mantilla International AirportTulcán
- 118nmIPISan Luis AirportIpiales
- 128nmLTXCotopaxi International AirportLatacunga
- 131nmPVOReales Tamarindos AirportPortoviejo
Location
Open the full mapSETN · Carlos Concha Torres International Airport · Tachina, Ecuador
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from ESM on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Miami (MIA) | 1,490 nm | 3h 52m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 1,544 nm | 3h 59m |
| Houston (HOU) | 1,940 nm | 4h 55m |
| Austin (AUS) | 2,034 nm | 5h 8m |
| Dallas (DAL) | 2,146 nm | 5h 23m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 2,146 nm | 5h 23m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 2,283 nm | 5h 43m |
| New York (TEB) | 2,413 nm | 6h 1m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use ESM?
- Carlos Concha Torres International Airport's longest paved runway is 7,874 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at ESM?
- Carlos Concha Torres International Airport has one runway; the longest measures 7,874 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to ESM?
- The closest alternate is La Florida Airport (TCO), about 73 nm away, followed by Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) at 101 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from ESM to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Miami about 3h 52m (1,490 nm), Palm Beach about 3h 59m (1,544 nm), Houston about 4h 55m (1,940 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.