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Seymour Galapagos Ecological Airport

Isla Baltra, Ecuador

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Destinations

ICAO

SEGS

Elevation

207 ft

The gateway in a glance

The Essence of Seymour Galapagos Ecological Airport

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Location

Isla Baltra · W · Ecuador

Connectivity

2 routes · 1 destinations

Position

-0.454°, -90.266° · 207 ft elev.

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Galápagos gateway built to protect a UNESCO World Heritage ecosystem.

Opened

1941

Location

Isla Baltra, Ecuador

Seymour Galápagos Ecological Airport (IATA: GPS, ICAO: SEGS) is located on Isla Baltra, a small island just north of Santa Cruz in the Galápagos archipelago of Ecuador. It serves as one of two airports providing access to the Galápagos Islands, the other being San Cristóbal Airport on San Cristóbal Island. The airport underwent a major reconstruction and reopened in 2012 as an eco-friendly facility designed to minimize its environmental impact on the fragile Galápagos ecosystem. It features sustainable building materials, natural ventilation systems, solar panels, and rainwater harvesting systems, earning recognition for its green design. Due to its location within the Galápagos National Park and Marine Reserve, strict biosecurity measures are enforced for all passengers and luggage to prevent the introduction of invasive species. The airport is the primary entry point for tourists visiting the Galápagos Islands.

Terminals

The airport has a single modern terminal building designed with ecological principles, handling both arriving and departing passengers.

Getting to & from

From the airport, passengers travel by bus to a ferry crossing to Santa Cruz Island, then by bus or taxi to Puerto Ayora, the main tourist hub.

Airlines here

The airport is served primarily by LATAM Airlines Ecuador and Avianca Ecuador, offering flights from Quito and Guayaquil on the Ecuadorian mainland.

Notable facts

›The airport was originally built by the United States military during World War II as a strategic Pacific base.
›Reopened in 2012 after a complete reconstruction focused on ecological sustainability.
›Strict biosecurity inspections are mandatory for all passengers to protect Galápagos biodiversity.
›The terminal uses solar energy, natural ventilation, and locally sourced materials to reduce environmental impact.
›Isla Baltra is a dry, flat island with little native wildlife, making it suitable for an airport within the protected archipelago.

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Airlines serving this airport

TAME

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Routes

GPS → GYEEQ · 320

GPS → GYEXL · 319

Aircraft operating here

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