# Carlos Concha Torres International Airport (ESM)

> Tachina, EC · IATA: ESM · ICAO: SETN · Medium Airport

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| IATA | `ESM` |
| ICAO | `SETN` |
| City | Tachina |
| Country | EC |
| Type | Medium Airport |
| Elevation | 10 m |
| Cargo | ❌ |
| GPS | 0.97852, -79.62660 |

## Description

National carriers link Carlos Concha Torres to Quito on short domestic hops, serving the coastal city of Esmeraldas across the river in Tachina. The province's main exports — bananas, cocoa and palm oil — leave Ecuador through the seaport of Esmeraldas rather than by air. The airport has no dedicated freight terminal or scheduled cargo service, so air-minded shipments are typically routed via Guayaquil (GYE) or Quito (UIO). For forwarders it functions as a regional passenger field and a feeder to the country's principal cargo gateways.

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