Cotopaxi International Airport

SELT / LTX

Latacunga, EC

Last Updated
Nov 3, 02:00 UTC

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
02:00Z
☀️ Day
MVFR
Flight Rules
11°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 10°C
6kt
180°
10+ km
Visibility
2,600 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH (hPa)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR SELT 030200Z METAR 18006KT 9999 -RA OVC026 11/10 Q1031

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 9,205ft
OVC 2,600ft AGL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
2,600ft
AGL (Above Ground)
11,805ft AMSL

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF SELT 030530Z 0306/0406 19006KT 9999 SCT008 BKN026 BECMG 0313/0315 BKN026 BKN100 BECMG 0316/0318 18016KT SCT030 SCT100 TEMPO 0320/0322 SHRA SCT026TCU BKN030 BECMG 0400/0402 18005KT FEW010 BKN026 TX18/0319Z TN09/0311Z
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
08:41Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 190° 6kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 2,600ft
13:00Z BECMG
+5h
MVFR
Ceiling: 2,600ft
16:00Z BECMG
+8h
VFR 180° 16kt
20:00Z TEMPO
+12h
MVFR
Ceiling: 3,000ft
Showers Rain

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Airport Runway Layout

N
ELT
18 ✈️
36

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 18/36
Active: 18
12,117 ft 148 ft ASP 184°
↑ 6.0kt ↔ 0.0kt
0° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Cotopaxi International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: SELT
IATA Code: LTX
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 9,205 ft MSL

Location

City: Latacunga
Country: EC
Latitude: -0.906833°
Longitude: -78.615799°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT5

Runway Information

Runway 18/36
Length: 12,117 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

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About Cotopaxi International Airport

Cotopaxi International Airport (SELT/LTX) is a regional airport serving commercial and general aviation located in Latacunga, EC. The facility operates at an elevation of 9,205 feet above sea level and primarily serves regional commercial flights and general aviation.

The facility features 1 runway (18/36) with ASP surface . Weather services provide regular METAR reports and TAF forecasts to ensure safe flight operations in all conditions.

Pilots can access comprehensive weather data, including current conditions, extended forecasts, and flight rules analysis. The airport information displayed here includes runway details, operational data, and essential resources for flight planning and execution. All weather data is updated regularly to provide the most current information for aviation decision-making.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.