Airport
Río Amazonas Airport (PTZ)
Río Amazonas Airport is a regional gateway to Puyo and the Ecuadorian Amazon, serving the Pastaza Province. Compare transfer options to Puyo, Baños and nearby Amazon destinations, and plan your onward journey with ease.
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About Río Amazonas Airport
Río Amazonas Airport is a regional gateway serving Shell Mera and the city of Puyo in the Pastaza Province of eastern Ecuador. Founded in 1937, the airport supports passenger, cargo and social aviation operations that link the region with nearby Amazon communities and other parts of the country.
The airport is located roughly 7 km west of Puyo, the provincial capital, in the Shell Mera area. It plays an important role in domestic regional flights, subsidised community services and security operations, and also serves as a base for aviation training and small regional operators.
Río Amazonas Airport has a single asphalt runway and a compact passenger terminal, with operations generally taking place during daylight hours. Travellers can continue by road to Puyo, Baños and other destinations across the Pastaza Province.
Because of its location in the Ecuadorian Amazon, the airport functions as a practical entry point for visitors heading to the region, with taxis, private transfers and local transport available for onward travel.
Terminal Overview
Terminals
Río Amazonas Airport operates from a single passenger terminal serving domestic and regional flights. The compact terminal handles commercial, cargo and social aviation operations connecting Pastaza Province with surrounding Amazon communities.
Ground Transportation Services to and from Río Amazonas Airport
Transfers
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Car Rental
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Bus & Group Transfers
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