Airport
Santa Rosa International Airport (ETR)
Santa Rosa International Airport (ETR) is a gateway to Machala and El Oro Province in southern Ecuador, including nearby towns and the Peruvian border area. Compare transfer options to Machala, Santa Rosa, Huaquillas and surrounding areas, and plan your onward journey with ease.
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About Santa Rosa International Airport
Santa Rosa International Airport is a small international gateway serving Machala and El Oro Province in southern Ecuador. Also known as Coronel Artilleria Victor Larrea Airport, it supports domestic and international travel for one of Ecuador's key agricultural and border regions.
Located in the canton of Santa Rosa about 28 km from central Machala, the airport has a single passenger terminal and a paved runway able to accommodate aircraft up to the Airbus A320 size. Its compact layout keeps arrivals, departures and ground transport in one convenient area.
The airport is connected to Machala, Santa Rosa and Huaquillas by road, with taxis and private transfers available for the roughly 30-minute journey to the provincial capital and onward travel toward the Peruvian border.
With basic passenger facilities, parking and regional transport links, the airport serves as a practical entry point for travellers visiting southern Ecuador and nearby coastal areas.
Terminal Overview
Terminals
Santa Rosa International Airport operates passenger services from a single terminal building. The terminal handles arrivals and departures in one shared area, with pre-boarding capacity for around 252 passengers.
Ground Transportation Services to and from Santa Rosa International Airport
Transfers
Book private transfers from Santa Rosa International Airport (ETR) to hotels, the centre of Machala, Santa Rosa and other destinations in El Oro Province.
Hourly Chauffeur
Arrange a chauffeur by the hour for flexible travel from ETR to business meetings, events or journeys around Machala and southern Ecuador.
Car Rental
Rent a car at Santa Rosa International Airport for independent travel around Machala, Santa Rosa and onward routes toward the Peruvian border.
Bus & Group Transfers
Organize minibuses or charter buses for groups travelling between ETR, hotels, event venues and destinations across El Oro Province.
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