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GYE Simon Bolivar Airport
Simon Bolivar Airport (IATA: GYE, ICAO:SEGU) is located in the the city of Guayaquil, Ecuador. Phone Number :+5934-216-9000

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IATA Code

GYE

ICAO Code

SEGU

Name

Simon Bolivar Airport

Type

Country / Region

Ecuador (EC)

City

Guayaquil

Latitude

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Longitude

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Time Zone

Phone Number

+5934-216-9000

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Airport Overview

Simon Bolivar Airport (GYE), also identified by ICAO code SEGU, is the principal international airport serving Guayaquil, Ecuador’s largest and most populous city. Located within the city’s northern urban perimeter, it functions as a gateway for Ecuadorian imports and exports and as a practical consolidation point for South American, North American and selected European routings. For air freight forwarders, its value lies in the combination of an urban commercial catchment area, international passenger connectivity and a dedicated cargo platform. The airport record supplied for this page describes a 50,000-square-metre cargo platform with eight aircraft parking positions and capacity for up to 16 Class C aircraft, together with a single 2,684-metre by 45-metre runway. Actual cargo acceptance, aircraft allocation, cut-off time and handling arrangements must be confirmed with the operating carrier and ground handler before booking.

Airport	Simon Bolivar Airport
IATA / ICAO	GYE / SEGU
Location	Guayaquil, Ecuador
Runway information	One runway, reported as 2,684 m long and 45 m wide in the supplied airport record
Airport contact	+593 4 216 9000

Key Highlights

International gateway located close to Guayaquil’s industrial, commercial and port-related activity.
Dedicated cargo platform reported at 50,000 square metres, with eight parking positions and stated capacity for 16 Class C aircraft.
Runway dimensions reported in the supplied record can support wide-body operations, subject to aircraft weight, weather, slot and carrier approvals.
Useful for time-sensitive Ecuadorian exports, especially perishables, when cold-chain acceptance and uplift are pre-arranged.
Routing decisions should be made against confirmed operating schedules rather than published destination assumptions, particularly during seasonal export peaks.

Cargo Facilities & Services

Cargo apron: The supplied airport record describes a 50,000-square-metre cargo platform, eight aircraft parking positions and accommodation for up to 16 Class C aircraft. These figures should be reconfirmed against the current airport operating plan.
General cargo handling: Standard export and import processes normally include cargo acceptance, document screening, security controls, build-up or breakdown and transfer to the aircraft. The responsible ground handler and carrier must confirm the applicable service scope.
Temperature-sensitive cargo: Cold-room access, passive packaging staging, dry-ice handling and transfer times must be reserved or confirmed in advance. A booking should not be treated as proof of refrigerated-storage availability.
Regulated cargo: Dangerous goods, lithium batteries, live animals, pharmaceuticals and other special cargo require prior acceptance and commodity-specific handling arrangements. Availability of dedicated rooms or equipment depends on the appointed handler.
Customs-controlled handling: Export and import cargo remains subject to Ecuadorian customs procedures, documentary review and possible inspection. Our service team coordinates the document set and broker interface but cannot waive government controls.

Routes & Transit Times

Regional connections: Cargo may move through established Latin American gateways, with the final routing depending on airline capacity, interline permissions, aircraft type and the shipment’s commodity.
North America: Guayaquil-origin cargo can often be planned through direct or connecting services to North American gateways, subject to current schedules and available cargo allotment.
Europe: The airport description identifies connections involving KLM and Iberia; airline networks and cargo acceptance policies change, so our team verifies the live routing before issuing a quotation.
Transit planning: Published flight time is only one part of the lead time. Export acceptance, security screening, transfer handling, customs release, connection protection, weekends and seasonal perishables demand can materially affect delivery.

We provide a confirmed routing only after checking the cargo dimensions, gross weight, stackability, commodity, required temperature range, declared value and destination import conditions. No fixed transit time should be assumed from the airport location alone.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Guayaquil metropolitan area: The airport serves the country’s largest urban and commercial market, supporting time-critical replenishment, samples, replacement parts and high-value general cargo.
Export supply chain: Ecuadorian export programs may include fresh produce, seafood, flowers and other perishables. Acceptance depends on packaging, phytosanitary or health documentation, temperature control and airline allocation.
Industrial and trading cargo: Machinery parts, electrical equipment, consumer goods, apparel, documents and e-commerce shipments are commonly evaluated for air transport when urgency or value justifies the premium.
Port-linked logistics: Guayaquil’s wider logistics ecosystem can support multimodal planning, but airport-to-port or port-to-airport transfers require a separate truck plan, security control and customs status review.

Operations & Compliance

Cut-off control: Carrier-specific cargo cut-offs can be earlier than the passenger departure time. Our service team obtains the acceptance deadline, warehouse location and document cut-off for the selected flight before dispatch.
Dangerous goods: A complete shipper’s declaration may be required for regulated commodities. Lithium batteries, aerosols, chemicals, dry ice and magnetized materials must be classified before quotation; undeclared or misdeclared cargo can be refused.
Customs and inspection: Commercial invoices, packing lists, transport documents, permits and export declarations must be consistent. Customs or security inspection can extend the handling cycle and may require repacking or additional evidence.
Special cargo: Live animals, perishables and pharmaceuticals require advance approval, suitable packaging and a documented handover plan. Final acceptance is controlled by the airline, handler and relevant authorities.

Shipping Tips

Send the commercial invoice, packing list, cargo dimensions, gross weight, commodity description and destination details to our service team before requesting space.
For perishables or pharmaceuticals, state the required temperature range, packaging type, logger requirements, shelf-life constraints and latest acceptable delivery time at the quotation stage.
Use airline-approved packaging and clearly identify non-stackable, fragile, wet, oversized or regulated cargo. Confirm dimensional limits before palletization or truck dispatch.
Keep a contingency option through an alternative regional gateway when the shipment is seasonal, connection-sensitive or dependent on a narrow export window. The alternative must be checked for customs and transshipment compatibility.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Simon Bolivar Airport handle wide-body cargo aircraft?

The supplied airport record reports a 2,684-metre by 45-metre runway and identifies accommodation for aircraft such as Boeing 747, MD-11 and Airbus A340-600 types. Actual operation depends on aircraft weight, payload, weather, slots, apron planning and carrier approval.

Does a cargo booking automatically include cold storage?

No. Cold-room access, temperature-controlled transfer and dry-ice services must be confirmed with the selected carrier and ground handler. Our team requests these arrangements separately and records the acceptance conditions in the shipping plan.

How early should cargo arrive before departure?

There is no universal cut-off for Simon Bolivar Airport. The applicable deadline depends on the airline, commodity, security screening, customs status and whether the shipment is export cargo or a transfer. We confirm the live cut-off before delivery.

What is the best approach for dangerous goods?

Provide the UN number, proper shipping name, class or division, packing group where applicable, net quantity, package details and safety documentation before booking. The airline must approve the shipment before it is delivered to the cargo facility.

Can the airport be used for port-related multimodal cargo?

It can be considered for a coordinated air-truck plan, but the route, customs status, security requirements and delivery appointment must be assessed separately. Our service team compares the airfreight schedule with the inland transfer plan before confirming the solution.

Data Sources & Provenance

Airport identity, location, contact details, runway dimensions and cargo-platform figures shown above are based on the supplied airport record for Simon Bolivar Airport. Operational items that can change over time—airline schedules, cargo cut-offs, handling acceptance, storage availability, customs processing and special-cargo capability—must be reconfirmed for each shipment.

For official or authoritative verification, our team refers to the airport operator, Ecuadorian civil aviation authorities, Ecuadorian customs and industry standards, including tagsa.aero, dgac.gob.ec, aduana.gob.ec and iata.org. These domains are provided for source verification; the applicable carrier, handler and government authority remain the controlling parties for shipment acceptance and clearance.