Airport Codes
Total 1 airports of LOH
Camilo Ponce Enriquez (IATA: LOH, ICAO:SETM) is located in the city of Loja, Ecuador.
Airport Overview
Camilo Ponce Enriquez(LOH) · SETM · Loja, Ecuador
Camilo Ponce Enriquez is a regional airport serving Loja and its surrounding market in Ecuador. Based on the supplied airport master data, it is not identified as an international cargo hub or a dedicated freighter gateway. For international forwarding, our service team normally treats this airport as a regional origin or destination point and verifies the complete routing, available handling services, customs arrangements and final-mile delivery plan before accepting a shipment. Direct international cargo uplift, warehouse availability and operating windows must be confirmed case by case with the airport-side handling and carrier chain.
| Airport name | Camilo Ponce Enriquez |
|---|---|
| IATA / ICAO | LOH / SETM |
| Country / city | Ecuador / Loja |
| Airport category for forwarding | Regional passenger airport with cargo requiring prior operational confirmation |
Key Highlights
- Regional rather than hub-level positioning: international cargo generally requires a connection through a larger Ecuadorian or overseas gateway.
- Do not assume freighter service, bonded storage, dangerous-goods acceptance or temperature-controlled capability without written confirmation.
- For time-sensitive shipments, the airport leg may be less predictable than the mainline gateway leg because uplift and handling depend on the confirmed operating schedule.
- Loja-area delivery planning should include local trucking availability, road conditions, consignee receiving hours and the possibility of gateway-based clearance.
- Our service team can compare airport-to-airport routing with a larger-gateway solution when capacity, customs or cargo-handling constraints make the regional option unsuitable.
Cargo Facilities & Services
The supplied data does not establish dedicated cargo infrastructure at Camilo Ponce Enriquez. The following services should therefore be arranged and confirmed before booking rather than presumed to be available.
General cargo handling
Confirm acceptance of loose cargo, palletized freight, oversized pieces, screening requirements, cargo acceptance location and the applicable cut-off time.
Storage and transfer
Verify whether short-term storage, transfer handling or airport-side collection is available for the planned flight and shipment size.
Temperature-sensitive cargo
Do not rely on airport cold-chain capability unless the handler confirms refrigerated holding, monitored transfer and maximum dwell time in writing.
Dangerous goods
Acceptance may depend on carrier, route, packing instruction, shipper approval and trained handling resources. Pre-approval is essential.
Customs and controlled cargo
Confirm whether export or import formalities can be completed locally or must be handled at another Ecuadorian gateway or bonded facility.
Ground collection
Arrange consignee identification, delivery authorization, truck access and handover documentation before the aircraft movement is finalized.
Routes & Transit Times
- Typical international planning is based on an airport transfer through a confirmed domestic or international gateway; the exact gateway and airline combination depend on the origin, destination, commodity and available uplift.
- Direct cargo connectivity, passenger-belly capacity, operating days and carrier acceptance should be verified for the requested travel date. This page does not represent a guaranteed route, frequency or transit time.
- End-to-end timing can be affected by regional flight availability, interline coordination, cargo screening, customs routing, weekend or holiday handling and the final road delivery into Loja.
- Our service team will quote the airport leg separately from the mainline leg where necessary and will identify whether cargo must be re-tendered, re-screened or customs-cleared at the connecting gateway.
Hinterland & Key Cargo
The airport supports the Loja-area market and should be evaluated together with the consignee’s exact location and the available road connection. Cargo suitability depends more on confirmed handling and onward delivery arrangements than on the commodity name alone.
Regional commercial cargo
Potential demand may include industrial inputs, spare parts, samples, documents and general commercial shipments requiring reliable regional access.
Time-sensitive goods
Urgent replacement parts and high-value small consignments require advance confirmation of uplift, secure handover and consignee receiving capability.
Perishables and pharmaceuticals
These commodities require a validated temperature plan, packaging qualification, monitoring records and a contingency route; airport capability must be confirmed shipment by shipment.
Oversized or heavy freight
Check aircraft loading limits, piece dimensions, handling equipment, road access and gateway alternatives before issuing a firm quotation.
Operations & Compliance
- Cut-off and acceptance: obtain the confirmed cargo acceptance deadline from the operating carrier or handler. Regional passenger operations may require earlier delivery than the published departure time.
- Documentation: prepare an accurate air waybill, commercial invoice, packing list, shipper and consignee details, cargo value, harmonized description and any required permits. The declaration must match the physical package.
- Dangerous goods, batteries and liquids: provide classification, Safety Data Sheet where relevant, UN packaging details, labels and shipper’s declaration when required. Never tender undeclared batteries, aerosols, chemicals or magnetic materials.
- Customs and release: confirm the responsible customs broker, declaration location, inspection process and release authority before cargo arrival. Customs routing may occur at a connecting gateway rather than at the regional airport.
Shipping Tips
- Send the commercial invoice, packing list, dimensions, gross weight, commodity description, battery status and required delivery date to our service team before requesting space.
- Use robust, airline-compliant packaging with clearly marked piece numbers, consignee contact details and handling instructions. Keep package dimensions consistent across all documents.
- For urgent cargo, request two options: the regional airport routing and a larger-gateway routing with road delivery. Compare total transit, customs responsibility, transfer risk and delivery cost rather than air time alone.
- For temperature-sensitive, dangerous, valuable or oversized freight, obtain written pre-acceptance and prepare a contingency plan before cargo is delivered to the airport.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Camilo Ponce Enriquez handle international cargo directly?
Do not assume direct international cargo service. Our service team verifies the operating carrier, connection point, customs route and local handling arrangement for each shipment. A gateway plus road-delivery solution may be required.
Can I book a shipment using only the airport code?
No. The booking request should identify Camilo Ponce Enriquez(LOH), the exact airport sequence, commodity, pieces, dimensions, weight, delivery terms and customs responsibility. The code alone does not confirm capacity or acceptance.
Are dangerous goods accepted?
Acceptance is dependent on the operating carrier, route, commodity classification, packaging and trained handling resources. Submit the SDS and full dangerous-goods details to our team for pre-check before tendering.
Is refrigerated storage available for pharmaceuticals or perishables?
Cold-chain capability must be confirmed for the specific movement. We will check storage, transfer exposure, monitoring, packaging and contingency arrangements rather than treating general cargo storage as refrigerated service.
What is the safest way to plan an urgent delivery to Loja?
Provide the required delivery date and consignee hours first. Our service team will compare the confirmed regional flight option with a gateway-and-truck alternative and identify the customs, transfer and last-mile responsibilities in writing.
Data Sources & Provenance
Airport identity fields in this module are based on the supplied airport master data: Camilo Ponce Enriquez, IATA LOH, ICAO SETM, Ecuador, Loja. Operational statements are deliberately limited to planning guidance where service availability, schedules, infrastructure and customs routing require shipment-specific confirmation.
For independent verification of aviation codes, national aviation information and Ecuadorian customs requirements, consult the following authoritative domains:
- iata.org — IATA code and air transport reference information.
- aviacioncivil.gob.ec — Ecuador civil aviation authority information.
- aduana.gob.ec — Ecuador customs and import/export compliance information.
- icao.int — international aviation standards and reference information.