Large airport · Quito, Ecuador
Mariscal Sucre International Airport
It is the busiest airport in Ecuador. Its IATA code is UIO. Its ICAO code is SEQM. It has 1 runway, longest 13,445 ft (CON). Elevation 7,841 ft.
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Airport facts
| Location | Quito, Ecuador |
|---|---|
| IATA code | UIO |
| ICAO code | SEQM |
| Type | Large airport |
| Runways | 1 runway, longest 13,445 ft (CON) |
| Elevation | 7,841 ft |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
| Coordinates | 0.1254° S, 78.3543° W |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
What Mariscal Sucre International Airport is known for
It is the busiest airport in Ecuador.
History
The airport opened in February 2013 and replaced the 53-year old airport of the same name.
Official website: https://www.aeropuertoquito.aero/?lang=en — the airport's own site has the current flight and visiting information.
Landmarks near this airport
Famous landmarks close to Mariscal Sucre International Airport, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site LandmarkProfiles.
- Historic Centre of Quito · Ecuador · 12.7 miles away
National parks near this airport
National parks close to Mariscal Sucre International Airport, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site National Park Profiles.
- Antisana National Park · Ecuador · 36.4 miles away
- Cotopaxi National Park · Ecuador · 39.0 miles away
- Cayambe Coca National Park · Ecuador · 40.2 miles away
- Cotacachi Cayapas Ecological Reserve · Ecuador · 54.0 miles away
- Sumaco Napo-Galeras National Park · Ecuador · 58.4 miles away
- Llanganates National Park · Ecuador · 70.1 miles away
Airports nearby
The closest airports in this library, by straight-line distance.
Cotopaxi International Airport
56.9 miles awayChachoán Regional Airport
76.6 miles awayLieutenant Colonel Luis A. Mantilla International Airport
78.5 miles awaySan Luis Airport
82.9 miles awayJumandy Airport
83.8 miles awayMore airports in Ecuador
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Frequently asked questions
What is Mariscal Sucre International Airport?
It is the busiest airport in Ecuador.
What is the airport code for Mariscal Sucre International Airport?
Mariscal Sucre International Airport — its IATA code is UIO and its ICAO code is SEQM.
Where is Mariscal Sucre International Airport located?
Mariscal Sucre International Airport serves Quito, Ecuador. Its coordinates are 0.1254° S, 78.3543° W.
What is the history of Mariscal Sucre International Airport?
The airport opened in February 2013 and replaced the 53-year old airport of the same name.
Sources
- https://davidmegginson.github.io/ourairports-data/airports.csv#308273
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mariscal_Sucre_International_Airport
Page last updated 13 November 2026.