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Small airport

Méndez Airport

IATA MZDICAO EC-MZD🇪🇨 Santiago de Méndez
Coordinates
2.7333°S, 78.3167°W
Elevation
1,770 ft (539 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
EC-S
Time zone
Guayaquil(UTC-05:00)
Magnetic variation
4.7° W

Daylight today(Jul 15, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:58
Sunrise
06:21
Sunset
18:19
Civil dusk
18:41

About 11h 59m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.

About Méndez Airport

Méndez Airport is a small airport in Santiago de Méndez, Ecuador (IATA MZD). It sits at an elevation of 1,770 ft (539 m). It observes America/Guayaquil local time. The nearest airport is Patuca Airport (SEPC), about 3.4 nm to the ese.

Summary generated from this airport’s structured data — reference only.

Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (0)

No runway data recorded for this airport.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Méndez Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the airport code for Méndez Airport?

Méndez Airport uses the IATA code MZD.

Where is Méndez Airport located?

Méndez Airport is small airport located in Santiago de Méndez, Ecuador, at an elevation of 1,770 ft (539 m).

What time zone is Méndez Airport in?

Méndez Airport is in the America/Guayaquil time zone (UTC-05:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Méndez Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Méndez Airport is approximately 4.7° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Méndez Airport?

The nearest airport to Méndez Airport is Patuca Airport (SEPC), about 3.4 nm to the ese, followed by Sucúa Airport and Yaupi Airstrip.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Méndez Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.