Cotopaxi International Airport is a medium-sized airport serving Latacunga, Ecuador. Its IATA code is LTX and its ICAO code is SELT. The airport lies at an elevation of 9,205 ft (2,806 m) above sea level. It has 1 runway(s); the longest is 18/36, 12,117 ft (3,693 m) long. Local time follows the America/Guayaquil time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- LTX
- ICAO code
- SELT
- Airport type
- Medium airport
- Elevation
- 9,205 ft (2,806 m)
- Coordinates
- -0.9068, -78.6158
- Time zone
- America/Guayaquil
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18/36 | 12,117 ft · 3,693 m | 148 ft · 45 m | Asphalt | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Cotopaxi International Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| UIO Mariscal Sucre International Airport | Quito, Ecuador | 92 km · 57 mi |
| XMS Coronel E Carvajal Airport | Macas, Ecuador | 164 km · 102 mi |
| OCC Francisco De Orellana Airport | Coca, Ecuador | 188 km · 117 mi |
| GYE José Joaquín de Olmedo International Airport | Guayaquil, Ecuador | 198 km · 123 mi |
| TUA Lieutenant Colonel Luis A. Mantilla International Airport | Tulcán, Ecuador | 216 km · 134 mi |
| IPI San Luis Airport | Ipiales, Colombia | 223 km · 139 mi |
| CUE Mariscal Lamar Airport | Cuenca, Ecuador | 224 km · 139 mi |
| MEC Eloy Alfaro International Airport | Manta, Ecuador | 229 km · 142 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from LTX. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MEX Mexico City | 3,178 | 1,974 | 1,716 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 3,889 | 2,416 | 2,100 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 4,276 | 2,657 | 2,309 | View route |
| JFK New York | 4,646 | 2,887 | 2,508 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 5,677 | 3,528 | 3,066 | View route |
| LHR London | 9,270 | 5,760 | 5,006 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 9,442 | 5,867 | 5,098 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 9,883 | 6,141 | 5,336 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 11,516 | 7,155 | 6,218 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 11,640 | 7,233 | 6,285 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 13,541 | 8,414 | 7,312 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 14,389 | 8,941 | 7,770 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 14,488 | 9,003 | 7,823 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 15,396 | 9,566 | 8,313 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 16,002 | 9,943 | 8,640 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 19,721 | 12,254 | 10,648 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| APP | LATACUNGA APP/TWR | 118.500 |
| GND | LATACUNGA GND | 121.900 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Cotopaxi International Airport?
The IATA code of Cotopaxi International Airport is LTX and its ICAO code is SELT.
Where is Cotopaxi International Airport located?
Cotopaxi International Airport is in Latacunga, Cotopaxi Province, Ecuador, at -0.9068, -78.6158.
What time zone is Cotopaxi International Airport in?
Cotopaxi 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 Cotopaxi International Airport?
The longest runway listed is 18/36, 12,117 ft (3,693 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Cotopaxi International Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO), about 92 km (57 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.