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Mariscal Lamar Airport (SECU/CUE) — Cuenca, Ecuador

Mariscal Lamar Airport (SECU/CUE) serves Cuenca, Ecuador. This is a mid-sized airport with 1 runway (06/24). Field elevation is 8306 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.

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Basic Airport Information

  • ICAO: SECU
  • Name: Mariscal Lamar Airport
  • Type: medium_airport
  • Category: Domestic
  • Latitude: -2.88947
  • Longitude: -78.984398
  • Elevation: 8306 ft
  • Country: Ecuador
  • Municipality: Cuenca
  • IATA Code: CUE
  • FAA Code: N/A
  • FIR: N/A
  • Timezone: America/Guayaquil
  • Distance from City: N/A km
  • VFR: Yes
  • IFR: No

Runways

Runway 06/24

  • Designation: 06/24
  • Dimensions: 1900x36m
  • Surface: ASP
  • PCN: N/A
  • Lighting: Lighted
  • NAVAIDs: N/A
  • Approach Types: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Frequencies

  • Tower: N/A
  • Ground: 121.900 MHz
  • Operations: 126.900 MHz
  • Traffic/Approach: 122.300 MHz
  • ATIS: N/A

Operation Hours

Monday N/A
Tuesday N/A
Wednesday N/A
Thursday N/A
Friday N/A
Saturday N/A
Sunday N/A
  • Extra Hours On Request: No
  • Remarks: N/A

Contacts

  • AIS Tel: N/A
  • ARO Tel: N/A
  • MET Tel: N/A
  • Admin Tel: N/A
  • Health Tel: N/A
  • Police Tel: N/A
  • Authorities Tel: N/A
  • Website: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Slots / PPR

  • Slot Required: No
  • PPR Required: No
  • PPR Contact: DGAC for non-scheduled international
  • Remarks: N/A

Customs

  • Open: N/A
  • Close: N/A
  • Phone: N/A
  • Extra Hours On Request: No
  • Remarks: N/A

Fees

  • Landing Fee: Based on MTOW; DGAC Ecuador regulated
  • Parking Fee: MTOW-based daily rate
  • Handling Mandatory: Yes
  • Currency: USD
  • Remarks: Mariscal Lamar Airport, Cuenca. Ecuador's third-largest city. UNESCO World Heritage colonial center. Cultural capital of Ecuador.

Fuel Information

  • Fuel Type: Jet A-1
  • Price/L: N/A
  • Last Updated: 2026-02-18
  • Remarks: Adequate fuel supply. Regular domestic service from LATAM and Avianca Ecuador.

Immigration

  • Port of Entry: Yes
  • GENDEC Required: Yes
  • GAR Required: No
  • Remarks: International port of entry. Customs and immigration present. Expat retirement community drives some international traffic.

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Restrictions

  • Curfew Start: 00:00
  • Curfew End: 00:00
  • Noise Chapter Min: N/A
  • Remarks: No curfew. HIGH ELEVATION: 8,306 ft AMSL. Mountain valley location. Surrounded by peaks. Short runway (1,830m). Aircraft size limited. Afternoon fog/cloud common. Narrowbody/regional jets max.

Alternates

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Ecuador Permit Requirements

Medium Landing: 3d
  • Overflight Permit: Conditional
  • Landing Permit: Conditional
  • Overflight Lead Time: 48 working hours
  • Landing Lead Time: 48 hours (single airport, <48h stay); 8-12 business days (multi-airport or extended stay)
Private / GA Operations:

Private flights require DGAC notification.

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Active NOTAMs

C1332/15 info
EN SID 7 CANAR 1A, PIRCA 1A RWY 05 EN CUADRO DE REGIMEN DE ASCENSO, CAMBIAR COMO SIGUE: REGIMEN DE ASCENSO 395 FT POR NM PDG 6.5 POR CIENTO KT 100 120 140 160 180 200 FT POR MIN 658 790 922 1053 1185 1316 REF AIRAC SUP 19/15 DEL 12 NOV 2015 PAGINA 2
2015-11-12 00:00:00 Until further notice
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Frequently Asked Questions
What fuel is available at SECU?
Mariscal Lamar Airport offers Jet A-1.
Does SECU require landing permits?
Yes, landing permits are required for Mariscal Lamar Airport (Ecuador).
Where is SECU located?
Mariscal Lamar Airport (SECU) is located in Cuenca, Ecuador.
What is the IATA code for SECU?
The IATA code for Mariscal Lamar Airport is CUE.
How long is the runway at SECU?
The main runway at Mariscal Lamar Airport (06/24) measures 1900x36m.
Is SECU a port of entry?
Yes, Mariscal Lamar Airport is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.