Cotopaxi International Airport

SELT / LTX

Latacunga, EC

Last Updated
Nov 3, 15:00 UTC

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
15:00Z
☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
13°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 8°C
7kt
200°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
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QNH (hPa)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR SELT 031500Z 20007KT 9999 SCT026 SCT033 13/08 Q1032

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 9,205ft
SCT 2,600ft AGL
SCT 3,300ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
2,600ft
AGL (Above Ground)
11,805ft AMSL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
3,300ft
AGL (Above Ground)
12,505ft AMSL

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF SELT 031125Z 0312/0412 19006KT 9999 SCT008 BKN026 BECMG 0316/0318 18016KT SCT030 BKN100 TEMPO 0320/0322 SHRA SCT026TCU BKN030 FM040000 18005KT 8000 BCFG SCT010 BKN026 TEMPO 0404/0406 RA SCT008 BKN023 TX18/0319Z TN09/0411Z
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
15:29Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 190° 6kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 2,600ft
16:00Z BECMG
+1h
VFR 180° 16kt
Ceiling: 10,000ft
20:00Z TEMPO
+5h
MVFR
Ceiling: 3,000ft
Showers Rain
00:00Z FM040000
+9h
MVFR 180° 5kt
Visibility: 8 km
Ceiling: 2,600ft
Patches Fog

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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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.