General Ulpiano Paez International Airport

IATA CodeSNC

ICAO CodeSESA

Country Ecuador

Aerial view of General Ulpiano Paez International Airport (SNC) in Salinas/La Libertad

Salinas/La Libertad, Ecuador

Location

UTC

Timezone

-2.2101 S, -80.9851 W

Coordinates

18 ft (5 m)

Elevation

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What is General Ulpiano Paez International Airport?

General Ulpiano Paez International Airport (SNC/SESA) is Large Airport serving Salinas/La Libertad in Ecuador. Located at coordinates 2.2101 S, 80.9851 W, the airport sits at an elevation of 18 feet (5 meters) above sea level. Operating in the UTC timezone, the airport offers scheduled commercial flights to various destinations.

Current Weather

28°C

Partly Cloudy

Feels Like 33°C

Humidity79%

Wind17 km/h

Visibility10 km

Local Time

21:44:47

Wednesday, June 3, 2026

Timezone Information

Local Timezone

UTC

Region: Ecuador

Continent: South America

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Where is General Ulpiano Paez International Airport on Map?

View the exact location of General Ulpiano Paez International Airport on the interactive map below.

Geographic Information

HemisphereSouthern Hemisphere

ContinentSouth America

Country

Ecuador (EC)

CitySalinas/La Libertad

Latitude-2.210057

Longitude-80.985067

Coordinates2.210057° S, 80.985067° W

Elevation18 ft (5 m)

GPS CodeSESA

Region CodeEC-25

Location Map

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Runways at General Ulpiano Paez International Airport

General Ulpiano Paez International Airport has 4 runway(s). Below you can find detailed information about each runway including dimensions and surface type.

13/31

Primary

Length

2,437 m7,995 ft

Width

30 m98 ft

Surface

Asphalt

13/31

Runway 2

Length

2,437 m7,995 ft

Width

30 m98 ft

Surface

Asphalt

08/26

Runway 3

Length

1,110 m3,642 ft

Width

40 m131 ft

Surface

Asphalt

08/26

Runway 4

Length

1,110 m3,642 ft

Width

40 m131 ft

Surface

Asphalt

Radio Frequencies at General Ulpiano Paez International Airport

Communication frequencies for pilots and aviation personnel at General Ulpiano Paez International Airport. These frequencies are used for air traffic control, ground operations, and airport information services.

Type	Frequency	Description
ACC	128.300 MHz	GUAYAQUIL CNTL
APP	124.100 MHz	SALINAS APP
RDO	126.900 MHz	SALINAS RDO
TWR	122.400 MHz	SALINAS TWR

Navigation Aids at General Ulpiano Paez International Airport

Radio navigation aids (navaids) associated with General Ulpiano Paez International Airport. These are ground-based electronic devices that help pilots navigate and land safely.

NDBSLS

Salinas

415 kHz

18 ft

VOR-DMESAV

Salinas

114.10 MHz

CH 088X

41 ft

About General Ulpiano Paez International Airport

General Ulpiano Paez Airport is a public/military joint-use airport serving the coastal city of Salinas, in the Santa Elena Province of Ecuador. The city and airport are on a peninsula extending into the Pacific Ocean.

Airport Analysis for General Ulpiano Paez International Airport

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Distance to Major Cities

Flight distances and estimated travel times from General Ulpiano Paez International Airport to major world cities.

New York

United States

4,825 km6 h 2 m flight

Los Angeles

United States

5,605 km7 h 0 m flight

Madrid

Spain

9,097 km11 h 22 m flight

London

United Kingdom

9,570 km11 h 58 m flight

Paris

France

9,706 km12 h 8 m flight

Amsterdam

Netherlands

9,923 km12 h 24 m flight

Rome

Italy

10,460 km13 h 4 m flight

Berlin

Germany

10,500 km13 h 8 m flight

Istanbul

Turkey

11,834 km14 h 48 m flight

Moscow

Russia

11,956 km14 h 57 m flight

Cairo

Egypt

12,261 km15 h 20 m flight

Sydney

Australia

13,249 km16 h 34 m flight

Nearby Cities to General Ulpiano Paez International Airport

Explore cities in Ecuador that are easily accessible from General Ulpiano Paez International Airport. Discover nearby destinations with estimated driving distances and times.

SalinasSanta Elena

4 km4 min drive

La LibertadSanta Elena

9 km9 min drive

Santa ElenaSanta Elena

14 km14 min drive

PlayasGuayas

81 km1 h 21 m drive

Pedro CarboGuayas

94 km1 h 34 m drive

PajánManabí

96 km1 h 36 m drive

JipijapaManabí

106 km1 h 46 m drive

Lomas de SargentilloGuayas

107 km1 h 47 m drive

Santa LucíaGuayas

109 km1 h 49 m drive

El TriunfoGuayas

117 km1 h 57 m drive

SucreManabí

121 km2 h 1 m drive

GuayaquilGuayas

122 km2 h 2 m drive

Eloy AlfaroGuayas

126 km2 h 6 m drive

ColimesGuayas

131 km2 h 11 m drive

Santa AnaManabí

131 km2 h 11 m drive

MontecristiManabí

134 km2 h 14 m drive

PortoviejoManabí

141 km2 h 21 m drive

Cantón PortoviejoManabí

142 km2 h 22 m drive

MantaManabí

142 km2 h 22 m drive

SamborondónGuayas

143 km2 h 23 m drive

PalestinaGuayas

144 km2 h 24 m drive

Closest States to General Ulpiano Paez International Airport

Explore nearby states in Ecuador accessible from General Ulpiano Paez International Airport. Plan your regional travel with distance information.

Santa ElenaSE

14 km3 cities

GuayasG

122 km73 airports

ManabíM

141 km16 airports

El OroO

163 km12 airports

Los RíosR

215 km32 airports

BolívarB

223 km2 cities

CañarF

231 km3 airports

AzuayA

234 km1 airports

ChimborazoH

266 km3 airports

LojaL

280 km3 airports

TungurahuaT

289 km2 airports

Santo Domingo de los TsáchilasSD

295 km1 cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the IATA code for General Ulpiano Paez International Airport?

The IATA code for General Ulpiano Paez International Airport is SNC. The ICAO code is SESA. These codes are used by airlines, travel agencies, and passengers to identify the airport in booking systems.

Where is General Ulpiano Paez International Airport located?

General Ulpiano Paez International Airport is located in Salinas/La Libertad, Ecuador. The airport's coordinates are -2.2101 S, -80.9851 W.

What is the timezone at General Ulpiano Paez International Airport?

General Ulpiano Paez International Airport operates in the UTC timezone.

What is the elevation of General Ulpiano Paez International Airport?

General Ulpiano Paez International Airport is located at an elevation of 18 feet (5 meters) above sea level.