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General Ulpiano Paez International Airport

Salinas/La Libertad, Ecuador

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General Ulpiano Paez International Airport

Salinas/La Libertad, Ecuador

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Ecuador's coastal gateway serving the Santa Elena Peninsula.

Location

Salinas, Ecuador

General Ulpiano Paez International Airport (IATA: SNC, ICAO: SESA) is located near Salinas and La Libertad in the Santa Elena Province of Ecuador. It serves as the primary air access point for the popular beach resort area of Salinas, one of Ecuador's most visited coastal destinations. The airport handles a modest volume of domestic traffic, with scheduled and charter services connecting the region to Quito and Guayaquil. Its international designation reflects its capacity, though the majority of operations are domestic in nature. Due to its proximity to Guayaquil's José Joaquín de Olmedo International Airport, which lies roughly 100 kilometers to the northeast, General Ulpiano Paez sees limited year-round scheduled service but experiences increased activity during Ecuadorian holiday seasons and summer beach periods.

Terminals

The airport features a single, modest terminal building suited to its regional traffic volume.

Getting to & from

Ground transport to Salinas and La Libertad is primarily available via taxis and private vehicles, with no formal rail connection.

Airlines here

Domestic carriers have operated limited scheduled service here, though consistent airline presence has been minimal given proximity to Guayaquil.

Notable facts

›Named after General Ulpiano Páez, an Ecuadorian military figure.
›Located on the Santa Elena Peninsula, a popular Ecuadorian beach resort zone.
›Holds international airport status despite predominantly domestic operations.
›Situated approximately 100 km from Guayaquil's main international airport.
›Serves increased passenger volumes during Ecuadorian summer holiday season (January–April).

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