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General Ulpiano Paez Airport

General Ulpiano Paez Airport (SESA/SNC) serves Salinas, Ecuador. This is a mid-sized airport with 2 runways (08/26, 13/31). Field elevation is 18 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.

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Runways 4/4
Frequencies 2/4
Operations 0/2
Fuel 1/1
Contacts 0/2
Additional Info 5/10
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Basic Airport Information

  • ICAO: SESA
  • Name: General Ulpiano Paez Airport
  • Type: medium_airport
  • Category: Uncategorized
  • Latitude: -2.20499
  • Longitude: -80.988899
  • Elevation: 18 ft
  • Country: Ecuador
  • Municipality: Salinas
  • IATA Code: SNC
  • FAA Code: N/A
  • FIR: N/A
  • Timezone: N/A
  • Distance from City: N/A km
  • VFR: Yes
  • IFR: No

Runways

Runway 08/26

  • Designation: 08/26
  • Dimensions: 1130x40m
  • Surface: ASP
  • PCN: N/A
  • Lighting: Lighted
  • NAVAIDs: N/A
  • Approach Types: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Runway 13/31

  • Designation: 13/31
  • Dimensions: 2630x50m
  • Surface: ASP
  • PCN: N/A
  • Lighting: Lighted
  • NAVAIDs: N/A
  • Approach Types: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Frequencies

  • Tower: 122.400 MHz
  • Ground: N/A
  • Operations: 126.900 MHz
  • Traffic/Approach: 124.100 MHz
  • ATIS: N/A

Operation Hours

  • Open: N/A
  • Close: N/A
  • Extra Hours On Request: No
  • Remarks: N/A

Contacts

  • AIS Tel: N/A
  • ARO Tel: N/A
  • MET Tel: N/A
  • Admin Tel: N/A
  • Health Tel: N/A
  • Police Tel: N/A
  • Authorities Tel: N/A
  • Website: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Slots / PPR

  • Slot Required: No
  • PPR Required: Yes
  • PPR Contact: Coordinate with military for shared operations
  • Remarks: N/A

Fees

  • Landing Fee: Based on MTOW; DGAC Ecuador regulated
  • Parking Fee: MTOW-based daily rate
  • Handling Mandatory: No
  • Currency: USD
  • Remarks: General Ulpiano Paez Airport, Salinas. Pacific coastal resort town on the Santa Elena peninsula. Beach tourism and military base.

Fuel Information

  • Fuel Type: Jet A-1
  • Price/L: N/A
  • Last Updated: 2026-02-18
  • Remarks: Moderate fuel availability. Military and civilian use. Coastal location.

Immigration

  • Port of Entry: No
  • GENDEC Required: No
  • GAR Required: No
  • Remarks: Primarily domestic/military. No regular international service. Beach resort and Ecuadorian Air Force base.

Restrictions

  • Curfew Start: %H:%i
  • Curfew End: %H:%i
  • Noise Chapter Min: N/A
  • Remarks: No curfew. Coastal weather. Marine layer possible. Military operations may affect scheduling. Elevation ~18 ft AMSL.

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Ecuador Permit Requirements

Medium Landing: 3d
  • Overflight Permit: Conditional
  • Landing Permit: Conditional
  • Overflight Lead Time: 48 working hours
  • Landing Lead Time: 48 hours (single airport, <48h stay); 8-12 business days (multi-airport or extended stay)
Private / GA Operations:

Private flights require DGAC notification.

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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the tower frequency at SESA?
The tower frequency at General Ulpiano Paez Airport is 122.4 MHz.
What fuel is available at SESA?
General Ulpiano Paez Airport offers Jet A-1.
Does SESA require landing permits?
Yes, landing permits are required for General Ulpiano Paez Airport (Ecuador).
Does SESA require slots or PPR?
PPR is required at General Ulpiano Paez Airport.