Eloy Alfaro International Airport

SEMT / MEC

Manta, EC

Last Updated
Jan 17, 18:00 UTC

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
18:00Z
🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
29°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 23°C
8kt
280°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
10.07
QNH (inHg)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR SEMT 171800Z 28008KT 240V320 9999 FEW026 29/23 Q1007 RMK A2976

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 48ft
FEW 2,600ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
2,600ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,648ft AMSL

Altimeter Settings & Pressure Information

QNH
10.07 inHg
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
10.02 inHg
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (48 ft)
Pressure Alt
19,898 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 29.92 inHg
Density Altitude: 21,590 ft (High - Reduced Performance)
ISA Deviation: +14.1°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF SEMT 171730Z 1718/1818 27010KT 9999 FEW026 BECMG 1722/1724 20006KT BECMG 1802/1804 BKN020 TEMPO 1809/1812 RA TX30/1720Z TN24/1810Z
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
18:41Z BASE
+0h
VFR 270° 10kt
Visibility: 10+ km
22:00Z BECMG
+4h
VFR 200° 6kt
02:00Z BECMG
+8h
MVFR
Ceiling: 2,000ft

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Airport Runway Layout

N
EMT
05
23 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 05/23
Active: 23
9,383 ft 148 ft ASP 55°
↑ 5.1kt ↔ 6.1kt
50° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

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/GMT5

Runway Information

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

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About Eloy Alfaro International Airport

Eloy Alfaro International Airport (SEMT/MEC) is a regional airport serving commercial and general aviation located in Manta, EC. The facility operates at an elevation of 48 feet above sea level and primarily serves regional commercial flights and general aviation.

The facility features 1 runway (05/23) 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.