Reales Tamarindos Airport, designated by IATA code PVO and ICAO code SEPV, serves the city of Portoviejo, the capital of Manabí Province on the Pacific coast of Ecuador. It provides domestic air connectivity for the region, linking Portoviejo to Ecuador's main urban centers. The airport serves a modest volume of passengers and operates primarily domestic routes. It plays an important role for the Manabí region, which is Ecuador's most populous coastal province and a significant agricultural and commercial hub. Following the devastating April 2016 earthquake that struck the Manabí Province, the airport and surrounding region underwent significant recovery efforts. Air transport was critical in the immediate disaster response and subsequent reconstruction period.