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Gateway to Ecuador's Amazon oil region and rainforest.
Location
Coca, Ecuador
Francisco De Orellana Airport, known by its IATA code OCC, serves the city of Coca (Puerto Francisco de Orellana) in the Orellana Province of Ecuador. It is the primary air link for a region dominated by the petroleum industry and ecotourism, connecting the remote Amazon basin to the country's main urban centers.
The airport plays a critical logistical role for oil workers, government personnel, and tourists seeking access to the Ecuadorian Amazon. Its passenger traffic is heavily influenced by the operations of major oil companies active in the region.
Regular domestic flights connect Coca to Quito, making it accessible for both industry professionals and travelers heading to nearby national parks and indigenous community lodges along the Napo River.
Terminals
The airport operates a single modest terminal building suited to its domestic and light international traffic volumes.
Getting to & from
Taxis and informal transport services provide the primary means of ground transfer between the airport and central Coca.
Airlines here
LATAM Ecuador and Aerogal have historically operated routes here, with domestic service primarily connecting Coca to Quito.
Notable facts
- ›Named after Francisco de Orellana, the Spanish explorer credited as the first European to navigate the Amazon River.
- ›Serves as a key hub for Ecuador's oil industry logistics in the Orellana Province.
- ›The airport is a common departure point for ecotourism trips into Yasuní National Park.
- ›Coca is one of Ecuador's fastest-growing cities due to petroleum activity, increasing demand on the airport.
- ›The surrounding Amazon rainforest and proximity to indigenous communities make it a unique aviation gateway.
This profile is provided for general information only. Details may be inaccurate or outdated — always verify with the airport's official website before acting on them.
