Airport
José María Velasco Ibarra Airport (MRR)
José María Velasco Ibarra Airport serves the border town of Macará in Ecuador's southern Loja Province, close to the Peru frontier at La Tina. It is about 3 km from central Macará, with onward travel by taxi, private transfer or bus toward Loja and nearby border areas.
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About José María Velasco Ibarra Airport
José María Velasco Ibarra Airport is a small airport serving Macará, a border town in Ecuador's southern Loja Province. Named after a former president of Ecuador, the airport opened in 1947 and provided a local aviation link for the surrounding Andean border region until its closure in 2015.
The airport is located about 3 km from central Macará and has a single runway designated 01/19, recorded at around 1,080 m. Scheduled commercial flights are not currently available, and the facility is the subject of local proposals for rehabilitation and reopening.
For onward travel, Macará offers bus connections to Loja and other destinations in Ecuador and Peru, while the La Tina border crossing lies about 5 km south of the town. The airport's simple terminal and roadside location keep local transfers short, though travelers should confirm any flight arrangements with operators in advance.
Terminal Overview
Terminals
José María Velasco Ibarra Airport has a single small passenger terminal serving Macará and the surrounding border area. The airport currently has no scheduled commercial flights.
Ground Transportation Services to and from José María Velasco Ibarra Airport
Transfers
Book private transfers from José María Velasco Ibarra Airport to Macará hotels, the town center, the La Tina border crossing and other locations across Loja Province.
Hourly Chauffeur
Arrange a professional chauffeur by the hour for flexible travel from the airport, business visits, border formalities or journeys around Macará and nearby areas.
Car Rental
Formal car rental at the airport is limited, so independent drivers should arrange a vehicle in advance for travel between Macará, Loja and the Peru border region.
Bus & Group Transfers
Organize minibuses or charter buses for groups traveling between the airport, Macará, Loja, the La Tina border crossing and other nearby destinations.
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