Molaute Airstrip
Pedro Vicente Maldonado, Ecuador
Molaute Airstrip
Small airstrip serving the remote Ecuadorian cloud forest region.
- ›Designated with ICAO code SEOU within Ecuador's airspace system.
- ›Located in Pichincha Province in northwestern Ecuador's cloud forest zone.
- ›Serves general aviation and light aircraft rather than commercial traffic.
- ›Pedro Vicente Maldonado is situated roughly 100 km northwest of Quito.
- ›No IATA code has been assigned to this airstrip.
Molaute Airstrip serves the small town of Pedro Vicente Maldonado in the Pichincha province of northwestern Ecuador, set amid tropical lowland forests and agricultural communities near the Colombian border region. It functions as a minor general aviation and light aircraft facility, primarily supporting local transport needs and occasional charter operations in an area with limited road connectivity. The airstrip plays a modest but practical role in connecting this remote corner of Ecuador to the broader national aviation network.
- Main Airstrip Facility — A basic single-building general aviation facility handling light aircraft arrivals and departures with minimal passenger amenities.
- Local taxi services from the airstrip into Pedro Vicente Maldonado town centre
- Private vehicle pickup arranged in advance through local contacts
- Occasional shared van or bus connections toward Quito via the main highway
- Hostería La Favorita
- Hotel El Paraíso
- Local guesthouses in Pedro Vicente Maldonado town centre
The airstrip itself has no formal dining facilities, but the town of Pedro Vicente Maldonado offers simple local restaurants and comedores serving traditional Ecuadorian cuisine including rice, plantain, and fresh river fish dishes. Travellers are advised to stock up on snacks and water before arriving, as options near the airstrip are very limited.
- Confirm your flight and pickup arrangement well in advance, as services in this area operate informally and schedules can change.
- Carry sufficient cash in Ecuadorian dollars, as ATMs and card payment facilities are scarce in this remote town.
- The surrounding area is known for tropical biodiversity — bring insect repellent and appropriate clothing for humid jungle conditions.
- Road travel to Quito via the Calacalí–La Independencia highway is an alternative if flights are unavailable.
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