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Reales Tamarindos Airport

Portoviejo, Ecuador

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Reales Tamarindos Airport

Portoviejo, Ecuador
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Regional gateway serving Manabí Province in coastal Ecuador.

Location
Portoviejo, Ecuador
Reales Tamarindos Airport, designated by IATA code PVO and ICAO code SEPV, serves the city of Portoviejo, the capital of Manabí Province on the Pacific coast of Ecuador. It provides domestic air connectivity for the region, linking Portoviejo to Ecuador's main urban centers. The airport serves a modest volume of passengers and operates primarily domestic routes. It plays an important role for the Manabí region, which is Ecuador's most populous coastal province and a significant agricultural and commercial hub. Following the devastating April 2016 earthquake that struck the Manabí Province, the airport and surrounding region underwent significant recovery efforts. Air transport was critical in the immediate disaster response and subsequent reconstruction period.
Terminals
The airport has a small, single-terminal layout suited to its domestic regional traffic volumes.
Getting to & from
Ground transport between the airport and central Portoviejo is primarily served by taxis and private vehicles.
Airlines here
LATAM Ecuador and other domestic carriers have historically operated services connecting Portoviejo to Quito and Guayaquil.
Notable facts
  • ›The airport's full name, Reales Tamarindos, references a local geographic landmark near Portoviejo.
  • ›It primarily handles domestic flights connecting Manabí Province to Ecuador's major cities.
  • ›The 2016 Manabí earthquake (7.8 magnitude) increased the strategic importance of the airport for relief operations.
  • ›Portoviejo is the capital of Manabí, one of Ecuador's most populous and agriculturally productive provinces.
  • ›Scheduled commercial operations have been intermittent, reflecting the relatively small market size of the region.
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Gateway to coastal Manabí, where Ecuador's heartland meets the sky

Reales Tamarindos Airport serves Portoviejo, the capital of Manabí Province in coastal Ecuador, providing essential air connectivity to a region known for agriculture, commerce, and cultural heritage. The airport supports regional flights linking Portoviejo with Quito and other Ecuadorian cities, playing a meaningful role in post-earthquake recovery and economic development following the 2016 disaster. Though modest in scale, it serves as a vital lifeline for the surrounding communities of central coastal Ecuador.

Terminals
  • Main Terminal — A single compact terminal handling check-in, arrivals, and departures for domestic regional flights.
Ground Transport
  • Taxis available at the terminal exit for city centre transfers
  • Informal shared rides and colectivos toward Portoviejo city
  • Private car hire arranged through local agencies in the city
  • Bus connections from central Portoviejo terminal to regional destinations
Nearby Hotels
  • Hotel Ejecutivo Portoviejo
  • Hotel Ceibo Real
  • Hotel Lord Portoviejo
  • Apart Hotel Pacífico
Dining

Dining options inside the terminal are limited to a small café or snack counter offering light meals and beverages. Travellers are advised to eat before arriving or explore the variety of coastal Ecuadorian cuisine, including fresh seafood and encebollado, available in restaurants throughout Portoviejo city nearby.

Traveller Tips
  • Arrive at least 90 minutes before departure as check-in counters can close early for regional flights.
  • Carry local cash (US dollars) as ATM availability at the terminal is limited.
  • Confirm flight schedules directly with your airline, as regional routes can be subject to changes or seasonal adjustments.
  • The airport is located on the outskirts of Portoviejo; negotiate taxi fares before departure to avoid overcharging.

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Reales Tamarindos Airport is a closed airport formerly serving Portoviejo, the capital of Manabí Province in Ecuador.

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