Cotopaxi International Airport, known by the IATA code LTX and ICAO code SELT, is located in Latacunga, the capital of Cotopaxi Province in Ecuador. Situated at an elevation of approximately 2,800 meters (9,200 feet) above sea level, it serves as an alternative gateway to the Quito metropolitan area and the broader central Andean region. The airport handles a mix of domestic passenger flights and cargo operations, and has been used as a strategic freight hub given its proximity to Quito. Its high-altitude location presents operational considerations for aircraft performance, typical of Andean airports in South America. Latacunga itself is a mid-sized Ecuadorian city lying in the shadow of the active Cotopaxi volcano, one of the world's highest active volcanoes. The airport's name reflects this iconic geographic landmark, which draws tourists to the region.