# Lieutenant Colonel Luis A. Mantilla International Airport (TUA)

> Tulcán, EC · IATA: TUA · ICAO: SETU · Medium Airport

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| IATA | `TUA` |
| ICAO | `SETU` |
| City | Tulcán |
| Country | EC |
| Type | Medium Airport |
| Elevation | 2941 m |
| Cargo | ❌ |
| GPS | 0.80951, -77.70810 |

## Description

Unlike the road border at Rumichaca, which carries the bulk of Ecuador–Colombia trade, the airport at Tulcán (TUA) plays only a modest part. Perched near 2,950 metres, it is among Ecuador's highest fields, serving the Carchi provincial capital and its potato-and-dairy highlands. Scheduled flights are sporadic, historically toward Quito and Colombian Cali. With no significant cargo handling, regional air freight consolidates at Quito while goods cross the frontier by road.

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