Carlos Concha Torres International Airport is a large airport serving Tachina, Ecuador. Its IATA code is ESM and its ICAO code is SETN. The airport lies at an elevation of 32 ft (10 m) above sea level. It has 1 runway(s); the longest is 18/36, 7,874 ft (2,400 m) long. Local time follows the America/Guayaquil time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- ESM
- ICAO code
- SETN
- Airport type
- Large airport
- Elevation
- 32 ft (10 m)
- Coordinates
- 0.9785, -79.6266
- Time zone
- America/Guayaquil
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18/36 | 7,874 ft · 2,400 m | 148 ft · 45 m | Asphalt | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Carlos Concha Torres International Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| TCO La Florida Airport | Tumaco, Colombia | 135 km · 84 mi |
| UIO Mariscal Sucre International Airport | Quito, Ecuador | 187 km · 116 mi |
| TUA Lieutenant Colonel Luis A. Mantilla International Airport | Tulcán, Ecuador | 214 km · 133 mi |
| IPI San Luis Airport | Ipiales, Colombia | 218 km · 135 mi |
| LTX Cotopaxi International Airport | Latacunga, Ecuador | 238 km · 148 mi |
| MEC Eloy Alfaro International Airport | Manta, Ecuador | 244 km · 152 mi |
| GPI Guapi Airport | Guapi, Colombia | 261 km · 162 mi |
| PSO Antonio Nariño Airport | Chachagüí, Colombia | 264 km · 164 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from ESM. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MEX Mexico City | 2,949 | 1,832 | 1,592 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 3,666 | 2,278 | 1,979 | View route |
| JFK New York | 4,449 | 2,765 | 2,402 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 4,495 | 2,793 | 2,427 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 5,448 | 3,385 | 2,942 | View route |
| LHR London | 9,174 | 5,701 | 4,954 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 9,356 | 5,813 | 5,052 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 9,795 | 6,086 | 5,289 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 11,456 | 7,119 | 6,186 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 11,836 | 7,354 | 6,391 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 13,594 | 8,447 | 7,340 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 14,256 | 8,859 | 7,698 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 14,367 | 8,927 | 7,758 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 15,162 | 9,421 | 8,187 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 15,900 | 9,880 | 8,585 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 19,536 | 12,139 | 10,549 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| RDO | GUAYAQUIL RDO | 126.900 |
| TWR | TACHINA TWR | 122.800 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Carlos Concha Torres International Airport?
The IATA code of Carlos Concha Torres International Airport is ESM and its ICAO code is SETN.
Where is Carlos Concha Torres International Airport located?
Carlos Concha Torres International Airport is in Tachina, Esmeraldas Province, Ecuador, at 0.9785, -79.6266.
What time zone is Carlos Concha Torres International Airport in?
Carlos Concha Torres International Airport uses the IANA time zone America/Guayaquil. Daylight saving time, where applicable, is applied automatically by the clock on this page.
How long is the longest runway at Carlos Concha Torres International Airport?
The longest runway listed is 18/36, 7,874 ft (2,400 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Carlos Concha Torres International Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is La Florida Airport (TCO), about 135 km (84 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.