Lieutenant Colonel Luis A. Mantilla International Airport
TUA / SETU
Lieutenant Colonel Luis A. Mantilla International Airport is a regional airport in Ecuador serving domestic and some international flights. It operates from a single passenger terminal and handles regional traffic for the surrounding province.
Terminal Guide for Lieutenant Colonel Luis A. Mantilla International Airport #
The airport has a single terminal building used for arrivals and departures; facilities are aligned with regional passenger volumes and provide basic services. Airline operations and gates are compactly arranged within the same terminal area.
Getting to and From Lieutenant Colonel Luis A. Mantilla International Airport #
Ground transport options chiefly include taxis and private cars; public bus services may be available but are typically limited. Travel time to the nearest city center is generally short, often under 30 minutes. There is no metro or rail link at most provincial Ecuadorian airports.
Facilities, Shopping, and Dining at Lieutenant Colonel Luis A. Mantilla International Airport #
Expect essential passenger services: check-in counters, small eateries or vending machines and restrooms. Full lounge facilities, extensive retail and hotel connections are uncommon. Wi‑Fi availability varies; accessibility assistance is usually coordinated through airlines.
Tips for Lieutenant Colonel Luis A. Mantilla International Airport #
- Cross‑border or international travel via smaller Ecuadorian airports may involve extra document checks - have ID and documents easily accessible.
- Local taxis provide the most reliable transfer into the nearest city; arrange transport in advance if arriving late.
- Services at provincial airports are limited; plan to purchase food or supplies in town.
Weather & Climate near Lieutenant Colonel Luis A. Mantilla International Airport #
Lieutenant Colonel Luis A. Mantilla International Airport's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 6°C to 17°C. Abundant rainfall (1068 mm/year), wettest in April.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Acceptable | 7° - 16° | 12° | 81 mm | overcast | 87% | 2.2 m/s | 1.8 very high | 12.0h |
| February | Acceptable | 7° - 16° | 12° | 93 mm | overcast | 86% | 2.1 m/s | 1.7 very high | 12.0h |
| March | Acceptable | 7° - 17° | 12° | 106 mm | overcast | 86% | 2.0 m/s | 1.6 very high | 12.0h |
| April | Acceptable | 7° - 17° | 12° | 132 mm | overcast | 86% | 1.9 m/s | 1.7 very high | 12.0h |
| May | Acceptable | 7° - 16° | 12° | 90 mm | overcast | 86% | 2.0 m/s | 1.6 very high | 12.0h |
| June | Good | 6° - 16° | 11° | 64 mm | overcast | 84% | 2.4 m/s | 1.5 high | 12.0h |
| July | Acceptable | 6° - 15° | 10° | 50 mm | overcast | 83% | 2.9 m/s | 1.5 high | 12.0h |
| August | Good | 6° - 16° | 11° | 43 mm | overcast | 81% | 2.9 m/s | 1.5 very high | 12.0h |
| September | Good | 6° - 16° | 11° | 63 mm | overcast | 80% | 2.6 m/s | 1.8 very high | 12.0h |
| October | Acceptable | 6° - 17° | 12° | 119 mm | overcast | 84% | 2.1 m/s | 1.9 very high | 12.0h |
| November | Acceptable | 7° - 17° | 12° | 125 mm | overcast | 87% | 2.0 m/s | 1.9 very high | 12.0h |
| December | Acceptable | 7° - 16° | 12° | 102 mm | overcast | 87% | 2.1 m/s | 1.7 very high | 12.0h |
