IATA CodeUIO
ICAO CodeSEQM
CountryEcuador Ecuador
Aerial view of Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) in Quito

Quito, Ecuador

Location

UTC

Timezone

-0.1254 S, -78.3543 W

Coordinates

7,841 ft (2,390 m)

Elevation

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What is Mariscal Sucre International Airport?

Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO/SEQM) is Large Airport serving Quito in Ecuador. Located at coordinates 0.1254 S, 78.3543 W, the airport sits at an elevation of 7,841 feet (2,390 meters) above sea level. Operating in the UTC timezone, the airport offers scheduled commercial flights to various destinations.

Current Weather

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Humidity82%
Wind4 km/h
Visibility9 km

Local Time

21:44:54

Wednesday, June 3, 2026

Timezone Information

Local Timezone
UTC
Region: Ecuador
Continent: South America
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Where is Mariscal Sucre International Airport on Map?

View the exact location of Mariscal Sucre International Airport on the interactive map below.

Geographic Information

HemisphereSouthern Hemisphere
ContinentSouth America
CountryEcuador Ecuador (EC)
CityQuito
Latitude-0.125399
Longitude-78.354306
Coordinates0.125399° S, 78.354306° W
Elevation7,841 ft (2,390 m)
GPS CodeSEQM
Local CodeUIO
Region CodeEC-P

Location Map

Map of Mariscal Sucre International Airport

Runways at Mariscal Sucre International Airport

Mariscal Sucre International Airport has 2 runway(s). Below you can find detailed information about each runway including dimensions and surface type.

18/36
Primary
Length
4,098 m13,445 ft
Width
45 m148 ft
Surface
Concrete
18/36
Runway 2
Length
4,098 m13,445 ft
Width
45 m148 ft
Surface
Concrete

Terminals at Mariscal Sucre International Airport

Mariscal Sucre International Airport has 1 terminal(s). Below you can find the list of terminals and buildings at this airport.

Aeropuerto Mariscal Sucre

Radio Frequencies at Mariscal Sucre International Airport

Communication frequencies for pilots and aviation personnel at Mariscal Sucre International Airport. These frequencies are used for air traffic control, ground operations, and airport information services.

TypeFrequencyDescription
APPR119.700 MHzQuito Approach
APPR2121.200 MHzQuito Approach
ATIS119.800 MHzATIS
GRD121.900 MHzQuito Ground
TWR118.100 MHzQuito Tower
Mariscal Sucre International Airport

About Mariscal Sucre International Airport

Mariscal Sucre International Airport is an international airport serving Quito, Ecuador. It is the busiest airport in Ecuador. It is located in the Tababela parish, about 18 kilometres (11 mi) east of Quito, and because of its location it is also colloquially known as Tababela Airport. The airport currently serves as the main hub for Avianca Ecuador and the largest hub for LATAM Ecuador. It also served as the main hub for TAME, Ecuador's flag-carrier, before the airline was liquidated by the Ecuadorian government in 2020. The airport opened in February 2013 and replaced the 53-year old airport of the same name. The airport is named after independence leader Antonio José de Sucre. It was the first 5-star airport in the Western Hemisphere as rated by Skytrax.

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Airport Analysis for Mariscal Sucre International Airport

Category
Large airport
Airport classification type
Altitude
High
7,841 ft (2,390 m)
Service Status
Scheduled Flights Available
Regular scheduled flights operate at this airport
Direction Compass
SouthWest
Hemisphere position
Continent
South America
Geographic region
Coordinate Position
Southern Hemisphere, Western Meridian
Geographic coordinate information

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Frequently Asked Questions

The IATA code for Mariscal Sucre International Airport is UIO. The ICAO code is SEQM. These codes are used by airlines, travel agencies, and passengers to identify the airport in booking systems.
Where is Mariscal Sucre International Airport located?
Mariscal Sucre International Airport is located in Quito, Ecuador. The airport's coordinates are -0.1254 S, -78.3543 W.
What is the timezone at Mariscal Sucre International Airport?
Mariscal Sucre International Airport operates in the UTC timezone.
What is the elevation of Mariscal Sucre International Airport?
Mariscal Sucre International Airport is located at an elevation of 7,841 feet (2,390 meters) above sea level.