What is the tower frequency at SEST?

The tower frequency at San Cristóbal Airport is 122.5 MHz.

What fuel is available at SEST?

San Cristóbal Airport offers Jet A-1.

Does SEST require landing permits?

Yes, landing permits are required for San Cristóbal Airport (Ecuador).

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San Cristóbal Airport

San Cristóbal Airport (SEST/SCY) serves Puerto Baquerizo Moreno, Ecuador. This is a small airport with 1 runway (16/34). Field elevation is 62 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 1/4

Operations 0/2

Fuel 1/1

Contacts 0/2

Additional Info 5/10

Data last updated: 2024-01-01

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Basic Airport Information

ICAO: SEST
Name: San Cristóbal Airport
Type: small_airport
Category: Uncategorized
Latitude: -0.910206
Longitude: -89.617401
Elevation: 62 ft
Country: Ecuador
Municipality: Puerto Baquerizo Moreno
IATA Code: SCY
FAA Code: N/A
FIR: N/A
Timezone: N/A
Distance from City: N/A km
VFR: Yes
IFR: No

Runways

Runway 16/34

Designation: 16/34
Dimensions: 1894x20m
Surface: ASP
PCN: N/A
Lighting: Not lighted
NAVAIDs: N/A
Approach Types: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Frequencies

Tower: 122.500 MHz
Ground: N/A
Operations: N/A
Traffic/Approach: N/A
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: No
PPR Contact: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Fees

Landing Fee: Based on MTOW; DGAC Ecuador regulated
Parking Fee: MTOW-based daily rate
Handling Mandatory: No
Currency: USD
Remarks: Santa Rosa Airport, El Oro province. Southern Ecuador near Peru border. Gold mining and banana farming region.

Fuel Information

Fuel Type: Jet A-1
Price/L: N/A
Last Updated: 2026-02-18
Remarks: Limited fuel. Pre-order for jet operations. Small regional airport.

Immigration

Port of Entry: Yes
GENDEC Required: Yes
GAR Required: No
Remarks: International port of entry near Peru border. Customs available. Cross-border traffic.

Restrictions

Curfew Start: %H:%i
Curfew End: %H:%i
Noise Chapter Min: N/A
Remarks: No curfew. Tropical coastal/lowland climate. Elevation ~55 ft AMSL. Generally good weather.

Airport Services

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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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Nearby Airports

SEGS Seymour Galapagos Ecological Airport 48 NM SEII General Villamil Airport 80 NM

Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the tower frequency at SEST?: The tower frequency at San Cristóbal Airport is 122.5 MHz.
What fuel is available at SEST?: San Cristóbal Airport offers Jet A-1.
Does SEST require landing permits?: Yes, landing permits are required for San Cristóbal Airport (Ecuador).

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