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Small airport

San Carlos Oriente Airstrip

ICAO SESS🇪🇨 San Carlos
Coordinates
2.0552°S, 77.5908°W
Elevation
1,706 ft (520 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
EC-Y
Time zone
Guayaquil(UTC-05:00)
Magnetic variation
5.3° W

Daylight today(Jul 14, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:54
Sunrise
06:16
Sunset
18:17
Civil dusk
18:39

About 12h 1m 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 San Carlos Oriente Airstrip

San Carlos Oriente Airstrip is a small airport in San Carlos, Ecuador (ICAO SESS). It sits at an elevation of 1,706 ft (520 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 1,444 ft / 440 m. It observes America/Guayaquil local time. The nearest airport is San Francisco de Macuma Airstrip (SEFM), about 1.1 nm to the wsw.

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Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
14 / 321,444 ft / 440 m59 ftEarthUnlitOpen

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for San Carlos Oriente Airstrip?

The ICAO code for San Carlos Oriente Airstrip is SESS.

Where is San Carlos Oriente Airstrip located?

San Carlos Oriente Airstrip is small airport located in San Carlos, Ecuador, at an elevation of 1,706 ft (520 m).

How many runways does San Carlos Oriente Airstrip have?

San Carlos Oriente Airstrip has 1 runway, the longest being 1,444 ft / 440 m.

What time zone is San Carlos Oriente Airstrip in?

San Carlos Oriente Airstrip is in the America/Guayaquil time zone (UTC-05:00).

What is the magnetic variation at San Carlos Oriente Airstrip?

The magnetic variation (declination) at San Carlos Oriente Airstrip is approximately 5.3° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near San Carlos Oriente Airstrip?

The nearest airport to San Carlos Oriente Airstrip is San Francisco de Macuma Airstrip (SEFM), about 1.1 nm to the wsw, followed by Ayuy Airstrip and Washintza Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. San Carlos Oriente Airstrip data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.