Tarapoa Airport — Tarapoa, Ecuador
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Distance & flight time from TPC
Tarapoa Airport
Tarapoa Airport is a remote airstrip located in the Sucumbios province of northeastern Ecuador, deep within the Amazon rainforest region near the Colombian border. TPC primarily serves oil industry workers and personnel supporting petroleum extraction operations that dominate the local economy, as Tarapoa sits amid one of Ecuador's most productive oil fields. Commercial passenger service is limited and often irregular, with the airport functioning more as logistical infrastructure than a tourist gateway. Given the area's dense jungle terrain and lack of extensive road networks, air transport via Tarapoa remains essential for moving workers, supplies, and equipment in and out of this isolated Amazonian outpost.
Runways at Tarapoa Airport (TPC)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/30 | 5151 ft (1570 m) | 49 ft (15 m) | ASP |
Radio frequencies for Tarapoa Airport (TPC)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| TWR | TWR | 129.1 MHz |
Airports near Tarapoa Airport (TPC)
- Tres De Mayo Airport (PUU) — 72.2 km (44.9 mi)
- Francisco De Orellana Airport (OCC) — 81.5 km (50.6 mi)
- Captain Ernesto Esguerra Cubides Air Base (TQS) — 156.2 km (97.1 mi)
- Jumandy Airport (TNW) — 173.1 km (107.6 mi)
- Lieutenant Colonel Luis A. Mantilla International Airport (TUA) — 184.3 km (114.5 mi)
- San Luis Airport (IPI) — 184.4 km (114.6 mi)
- Antonio Nariño Airport (PSO) — 199.5 km (124.0 mi)
- Gustavo Artunduaga Paredes Airport (FLA) — 208.9 km (129.8 mi)
TPC (Tarapoa Airport) is a remote Ecuadorian Amazon airstrip in Sucumbios province, mainly supporting oil industry logistics and personnel near the Colombian border rather than tourism.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for Tarapoa Airport?
The IATA code for Tarapoa Airport is TPC.
What is the ICAO code for Tarapoa Airport?
The ICAO code for Tarapoa Airport is SETR. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.