Carlos Concha Torres International Airport

SETN / ESM

Tachina, EC

Last Updated
Apr 22, 22:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Aging 1 hour ago
22:00Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
28°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 26°C
4 kt
210°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
342 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR SETN 222200Z 21004KT 9999 FEW010 SCT020 28/26 Q1009 RMK A2981

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 32 ft
FEW 1,000 ft AGL
SCT 2,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
1,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,032 ft AMSL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
2,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,032 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Carlos Concha Torres International Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with scattered clouds at 2,000 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility. Note: This observation is 1.6 hours old and conditions may have changed.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the south-southwest (210°) at 4 knots.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. No ceiling exists. Cloud layers reported: few at 1,000 ft, scattered at 2,000 ft.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 28°C (82°F) with a dewpoint of 26°C. The temperature-dewpoint spread is very narrow, indicating saturated or near-saturated air. Fog formation or low cloud development is likely.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread creates risk of fog formation, particularly during evening and early morning hours.

This briefing is generated from real-time METAR and TAF data. Always verify with official sources before flight.

QNH
342 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
341 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (32 ft)
Pressure Alt
20,170 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 21,738 ft (High - Reduced Performance)
ISA Deviation: +13.1°C

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
ETN
18 ✈️
36

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 18/36
Active: 18
7,874 ft 148 ft ASP 183°
3.5 kt 2.0 kt
30° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - SETN

2,083 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
73.4%
MVFR
26.1%
IFR
0.4%
LIFR
0.1%

Carlos Concha Torres International Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 73.4% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 0.5% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 6.1 knots. Temperatures typically range between 15°C and 34°C with an average of 27.6°C. The best months for VFR flying are April, February, March.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 6.1 kt
Maximum Recorded: 17 kt
Calm Winds: 0%
Direction Distribution:
N
6.2%
NE
1.6%
E
0.6%
SE
0.1%
S
26.4%
SW
18%
W
25.3%
NW
21.8%

Temperature Range

Average: 27.6°C
Range: 15°C to 34°C
15°C 34°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0.1%

Best Months for VFR

April February March

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 18/36
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.8 kt

Statistics computed from 2,083 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Carlos Concha Torres International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: SETN
IATA Code: ESM
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 32 ft MSL

Location

City: Tachina
Country: EC
Latitude: 0.978519°
Longitude: -79.626602°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+5

Runway Information

Runway 18/36
Length: 7,874 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

Nearby Airports

VFR MVFR IFR LIFR No Data

About Carlos Concha Torres International Airport

Overview

Carlos Concha Torres International Airport serves the coastal region near Esmeraldas, Ecuador, located at 0.978519, -79.626602. As a medium-sized airport with a single runway (18/36) extending 7,874 feet and positioned at 32 feet above mean sea level, it provides critical aviation infrastructure for the region's transportation needs.

Flying Conditions

The airport experiences predominantly Visual Flight Rules (VFR) conditions, with 68% of observations supporting VFR operations. Temperature ranges from 15°C to 34°C with an average of 27.2°C, creating generally stable atmospheric conditions. Winds consistently blow from the west (270°) at an average of 6.8 knots, with occasional gusts up to 17 knots.

Notable Features

Situated near the Pacific coast, the airport's low elevation of 32 feet MSL suggests minimal terrain complexity for approaching aircraft. The runway surface is asphalt (ASP), providing standard ground handling characteristics. January, December, and October represent the most favorable months for visual meteorological conditions.

Approach Considerations

Runway 18/36 demonstrates excellent wind alignment, with 100% favorable wind conditions and an average crosswind of just 4.4 knots. Pilots can expect consistently good visibility averaging 10 statute miles, with negligible instances of reduced visibility or fog. The airport's meteorological profile supports predictable and straightforward approach and landing procedures.

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

Weather NOAA Aviation Weather Center • International METAR/TAF Network
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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.