Does SETU require landing permits?

Yes, landing permits are required for Lieutenant Colonel Luis A. Mantilla International Airport (Ecuador).

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Lieutenant Colonel Luis A. Mantilla International Airport

Q: What is the tower frequency at SETU?

The tower frequency at Lieutenant Colonel Luis A. Mantilla International Airport is 122 MHz.

Lieutenant Colonel Luis A. Mantilla International Airport (SETU/TUA) serves Tulcán, Ecuador. This is a mid-sized airport with 1 runway (05/23). Field elevation is 9649 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.

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Basic Info 7/7

Runways 4/4

Frequencies 1/4

Operations 0/2

Fuel 0/1

Contacts 0/2

Additional Info 2/10

Data last updated: 2024-01-01

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Basic Airport Information

ICAO: SETU
Name: Lieutenant Colonel Luis A. Mantilla International Airport
Type: medium_airport
Category: Uncategorized
Latitude: 0.809506
Longitude: -77.708099
Elevation: 9649 ft
Country: Ecuador
Municipality: Tulcán
IATA Code: TUA
FAA Code: N/A
FIR: N/A
Timezone: N/A
Distance from City: N/A km
VFR: Yes
IFR: No

Runways

Runway 05/23

Designation: 05/23
Dimensions: 2460x30m
Surface: ASP
PCN: N/A
Lighting: Not lighted
NAVAIDs: N/A
Approach Types: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Frequencies

Tower: 122.000 MHz
Ground: N/A
Operations: N/A
Traffic/Approach: 120.100 MHz
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

Immigration

Port of Entry: No
GENDEC Required: No
GAR Required: No
Remarks: N/A

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

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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the tower frequency at SETU?: The tower frequency at Lieutenant Colonel Luis A. Mantilla International Airport is 122 MHz.
Does SETU require landing permits?: Yes, landing permits are required for Lieutenant Colonel Luis A. Mantilla International Airport (Ecuador).

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