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Mariscal Sucre Intl (SEQM/UIO) — Quito, Ecuador

At a glance

Port of entry
Yes
Fuel
Jet A-1
Tower
118.1
Runways
18/36
Elevation
7,841 ft

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Section Breakdown
Basic Info 7/7
Runways 4/4
Frequencies 2/4
Operations 0/2
Fuel 1/1
Contacts 0/2
Additional Info 8/10
Observed Activity · Oct 26
1 aircraft observed within 6 NM · busiest hour 14:00Z
2026-10-252026-10-26
Distinct ADS-B aircraft seen within 6 NM below 10,000 ft AGL per UTC day · community-feed coverage varies · not official movement totals
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Basic Airport Information

  • ICAO: SEQM
  • Name: Mariscal Sucre Intl
  • Type: large_airport
  • Category: International
  • Latitude: -0.125399
  • Longitude: -78.354309
  • Elevation: 7841 ft
  • Country: Ecuador
  • Municipality: Quito
  • IATA Code: UIO
  • FAA Code: N/A
  • FIR: N/A
  • Timezone: America/Guayaquil
  • Distance from City: 20.5 km
  • VFR: Yes
  • IFR: Yes

Runways

Runway 18/36

  • Designation: 18/36
  • Dimensions: 13445 X 148
  • Surface: Paviment hard
  • PCN: N/A
  • Lighting: YES
  • NAVAIDs: NULL
  • Approach Types: ILS CAT I, RNAV (GPS), VOR/DME
  • Remarks: N/A

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Frequencies

  • Tower: 118.100 MHz
  • Ground: N/A
  • Operations: N/A
  • Traffic/Approach: N/A
  • ATIS: 119.800 MHz

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: Not recorded
  • 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: Not recorded
  • PPR Required: No
  • PPR Contact: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Fees

  • Landing Fee: $9.00 per metric ton MTOW
  • Parking Fee: $4.50 per metric ton MTOW per hour; first 2 hours free
  • Handling Mandatory: Yes
  • Currency: USD
  • Remarks: Mariscal Sucre International Airport, Quito, Ecuador. Quiport (concessionaire) fees. Ecuador uses USD as official currency.

Fuel Information

  • Fuel Type: Jet A-1
  • Price/L: N/A
  • Last Updated: 2026-02-18
  • Remarks: Petroecuador supplies fuel. Dollarized economy provides pricing stability.

Immigration

  • Port of Entry: Yes
  • APIS Required: Yes
  • GAR Required: No
  • Remarks: APIS required. Immigration and customs at terminal. General declaration required. Health declaration may be required. Yellow fever certificate may be requested for arrivals from endemic areas.

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Restrictions

  • Curfew Start: N/A
  • Curfew End: N/A
  • Noise Chapter Min: Chapter 3
  • Remarks: No curfew. Elevation 7,874 ft MSL. High altitude significantly affects aircraft performance. New airport (opened 2013) located east of Quito in Tababela. Mountain terrain. Afternoon convective weather. Single runway (4,100m).

Alternates

SELT

  • ICAO: SELT
  • Name: Cotopaxi Intl Alternative
  • Distance (NM): 49.5
  • Has IFR: Yes
  • Port of Entry: Yes
  • Immigration Remarks: Port of entry. Latacunga, central highlands.

Airport Services

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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

A2321/26
caution
NDB out of service
NDB OLM FREQ 400 MHZ U/S
2026-09-30 16:48 UTC 2026-12-29 18:00 UTC
A2600/26
info
QSV 116.8 MHZ CH115X VOR/DME U/S DUE TO MAINT
2026-10-26 12:45 UTC 2026-11-04 18:00 UTC
A2561/26
info
SID 1F - ARNOK 4, ANBAL 3 - RWY 36 NOT AVBL REF AD 2 SEQM 27.1
2026-10-22 19:33 UTC 2027-01-22 18:00 UTC

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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the tower frequency at SEQM?
The tower frequency at Mariscal Sucre Intl is 118.1 MHz.
What fuel is available at SEQM?
Mariscal Sucre Intl offers Jet A-1.
Does SEQM require landing permits?
It depends on the flight. Private flights require DGAC notification. Permit details for Ecuador
Where is SEQM located?
Mariscal Sucre Intl (SEQM) is located in Quito, Ecuador.
What is the IATA code for SEQM?
The IATA code for Mariscal Sucre Intl is UIO.
Does SEQM have an ILS approach?
Yes, Mariscal Sucre Intl has ILS (Instrument Landing System) approaches on runway 18/36.
Is SEQM a port of entry?
Yes, Mariscal Sucre Intl is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.