Eloy Alfaro International Airport

SEMT / MEC

Manta, EC

Last Updated
Mar 4, 18:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 21 min ago
18:00Z

🌇 Dusk
VFR
Flight Rules
29°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 25°C
6 kt
50°
10+ km
Visibility
9,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
342 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR SEMT 041800Z 05006KT 9999 SCT020 BKN090 29/25 Q1009 RMK A2979

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 48 ft
SCT 2,000 ft AGL
BKN 9,000 ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
2,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,048 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
9,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
9,048 ft AMSL
QNH
342 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
340 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (48 ft)
Pressure Alt
20,186 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 21,878 ft (High - Reduced Performance)
ISA Deviation: +14.1°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF SEMT 041650Z 0418/0518 29010KT 9999 SCT020 SCT090 BECMG 0500/0502 15004KT OVC020 BECMG 0515/0517 27008KT SCT020 SCT100 TX30/0420Z TN25/0510Z
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
18:21Z BASE
+0h
VFR 290° 10 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
00:00Z BECMG
+6h
MVFR 150° 4 kt
Ceiling: 2,000 ft

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
EMT
05 ✈️
23

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 05/23
Active: 05
9,383 ft 148 ft ASP 55°
6.0 kt 0.0 kt
0° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - SEMT

2,941 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
42.3%
MVFR
57.4%
IFR
0.3%
LIFR
0.1%

Eloy Alfaro International Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 42.3% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 0.4% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 7.5 knots. The climate is relatively stable with temperatures averaging 25.7°C (range: 18°C to 32°C). The best months for VFR flying are December, February, September.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 7.5 kt
Maximum Recorded: 18 kt
Calm Winds: 0.4%
Direction Distribution:
N
2.4%
NE
1.2%
E
4%
SE
4.5%
S
34.8%
SW
21.3%
W
24.3%
NW
7.1%

Temperature Range

Average: 25.7°C
Range: 18°C to 32°C
18°C 32°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0%

Best Months for VFR

December February September

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 05/23
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.3 kt

Statistics computed from 2,941 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Eloy Alfaro International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: SEMT
IATA Code: MEC
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 48 ft MSL

Location

City: Manta
Country: EC
Latitude: -0.946078°
Longitude: -80.678802°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+5

Runway Information

Runway 05/23
Length: 9,383 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Eloy Alfaro International Airport

Overview

Eloy Alfaro International Airport serves Manta, Ecuador, as a medium-sized airport situated at 48 feet mean sea level. The airport's strategic coastal location provides critical aviation infrastructure for the region, supporting various flight operations with its substantial 9,383-foot asphalted runway.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at SEMT demonstrate predominantly marginal VFR (60.3%) with good VFR periods (39.5%). The airport experiences stable thermal conditions with temperatures averaging 25.3°C, ranging between 18°C and 32°C. Wind patterns are consistently southerly at 8.3 knots, with maximum gusts reaching 18 knots, creating predictable and manageable flight environments.

Notable Features

Located at coordinates -0.946078, -80.678802, the airport sits near the Pacific coast with likely flat surrounding terrain. The runway orientation (05/23) suggests alignment with prevailing wind directions, which demonstrate 100% favorable wind conditions. Visibility consistently remains excellent, with an average of 10 statute miles and no recorded instances of fog.

Approach Considerations

Runway 05/23 offers optimal wind alignment with an average crosswind of only 4.6 knots. December, September, and January represent the most consistent VFR months for operations. Pilots can expect reliable weather conditions with minimal meteorological disruptions based on historical METAR observations.

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.

Official Data Sources

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NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution
Last updated: Jan 1, 1970 12:00 AM UTC

Disclaimer: Data is provided for informational purposes only. Pilots must verify all information through official sources before flight operations. Weather conditions change rapidly; always obtain a current briefing from approved weather services.