Cotopaxi International Airport

SELT / LTX

Latacunga, EC

Last Updated
Sep 16, 05:00 UTC

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
05:00Z
🌅 Dawn
VFR
Flight Rules
9°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 7°C
7kt
160°
10+ km
Visibility
10,000ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH (hPa)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR SELT 160500Z 16007KT 9999 SCT030 BKN100 09/07 Q1031

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 9,205ft
SCT 3,000ft AGL
BKN 10,000ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
3,000ft
AGL (Above Ground)
12,205ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
10,000ft
AGL (Above Ground)
19,205ft AMSL

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF SELT 152310Z 1600/1624 19006KT 9999 SCT030 SCT100 BECMG 1604/1606 FEW010 BKN020 BECMG 1611/1613 FEW015 BKN030 BECMG 1615/1617 18016KT SCT030 SCT100 TEMPO 1619/1622 BKN030 TX16/1619Z TN05/1611Z
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
05:38Z BASE
+0h
VFR 190° 6kt
Visibility: 10+ km
11:00Z BECMG
+6h
VFR
Ceiling: 3,000ft
15:00Z BECMG
+10h
VFR 180° 16kt

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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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°
↑ 6.6kt ↔ 2.4kt
20° 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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Airport operational data

• Operating hours: 24/7
• Ground handling available
• Fuel services available

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.