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Eloy Alfaro International Airport

Manta, Ecuador

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Eloy Alfaro International Airport

Manta, Ecuador
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Ecuador's Pacific coast gateway serving Manta and Manabí Province.

Location
Manta, Ecuador
Eloy Alfaro International Airport (IATA: MEC, ICAO: SEMT) is located in Manta, a major port city on Ecuador's Pacific coast in Manabí Province. It serves as the primary air hub for the region, handling both domestic and international passenger traffic. The airport is named after Eloy Alfaro, a former president of Ecuador and prominent historical figure. Manta is one of Ecuador's most important fishing and commercial port cities, and the airport supports tourism, trade, and connectivity for the surrounding region. The facility has undergone modernization efforts over the years to improve capacity and passenger experience. It offers connections to Ecuador's major cities including Quito and Guayaquil, as well as some international routes.
Terminals
The airport operates with a single passenger terminal handling domestic and international flights.
Getting to & from
Taxis and buses provide the primary ground transport connections between the airport and downtown Manta, which is located approximately 3 kilometers away.
Airlines here
LATAM Airlines and Avianca have operated services through Manta, providing domestic connections within Ecuador.
Notable facts
  • ›Named after Eloy Alfaro, a two-time President of Ecuador and Liberal Revolution leader.
  • ›Manta is one of Ecuador's most significant fishing ports, influencing cargo traffic at the airport.
  • ›The airport previously hosted a U.S. Forward Operating Location (FOL) for counter-narcotics operations until 2009.
  • ›Serves as the main air access point for Manabí Province.
  • ›The airport plays a key role in supporting Ecuador's tuna fishing and export industry centered in Manta.
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Eloy Alfaro International Airport is a joint use civil and military airport on the Pacific coast near Manta, a city in the Manabí Province of Ecuador. The airport, also known as Eloy Alfaro Air Base, is named in honor of Eloy Alfaro, a former president of Ecuador. It was inaugurated by the Ecuadorian Air Force on October 24, 1978. It is the fourth-busiest airport in Ecuador.

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