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San Cristóbal Airport (SEST/SCY) — Puerto Baquerizo Moreno, Ecuador
At a glance
- Port of entry
- Yes
- Fuel
- Jet A-1
- Tower
- 122.5
- Runways
- 16/34
- Elevation
- 62 ft
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Section Breakdown
Basic Info
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Runways
4/4
Frequencies
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Operations
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Fuel
1/1
Contacts
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Additional Info
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Basic Airport Information
- ICAO: SEST
- Name: San Cristóbal Airport
- Type: small_airport
- Category: Domestic
- 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: Pacific/Galapagos
- 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
Monday
N/A
Tuesday
N/A
Wednesday
N/A
Thursday
N/A
Friday
N/A
Saturday
N/A
Sunday
N/A
- Extra Hours On Request: Not recorded
- 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: Not recorded
- 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
- APIS Required: Yes
- GAR Required: No
- Remarks: International port of entry near Peru border. Customs available. Cross-border traffic.
Restrictions
- Curfew Start: Not recorded
- Curfew End: Not recorded
- Noise Chapter Min: N/A
- Remarks: No curfew. Tropical coastal/lowland climate. Elevation ~55 ft AMSL. Generally good weather.
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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.
NOTAMs
No live NOTAM source covers SEST. Check the official AIS before flight.
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Airport History
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Add a historical factFrequently 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?
- It depends on the flight. Private flights require DGAC notification. Permit details for Ecuador
- Where is SEST located?
- San Cristóbal Airport (SEST) is located in Puerto Baquerizo Moreno, Ecuador.
- What is the IATA code for SEST?
- The IATA code for San Cristóbal Airport is SCY.
- How long is the runway at SEST?
- The main runway at San Cristóbal Airport (16/34) measures 1894x20m.
- Is SEST a port of entry?
- Yes, San Cristóbal Airport is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.