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

Mariscal Sucre Intl (SEQM/UIO) serves Quito, Ecuador. This is a major international airport with 1 runway (18/36). Field elevation is 7841 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.

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Frequencies 2/4
Operations 0/2
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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: 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: 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
  • GENDEC 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

A0453/26 caution
Only runway closed
RWY 18/36 CLSD DUE MAINT. AUTH HEL OPS
2026-09-05 07:00:00 2026-10-17 19:00:00
A0059/26 critical
Prohibited airspace
SEP-3 CARONDELET ACT COORD 001310.71S 0783045.45W RDO 0.5 NM. CTN.
2026-01-08 13:47:00 Until further notice
A1670/26 caution
NDB out of service
NDB OLM FREQ 400 MHZ U/S
2026-06-30 17:07:00 2026-09-30 18:00:00

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Nearby Airports

SELT Cotopaxi Intl Alternative 49 NM SETE Mayor Galo Torres Airport 61 NM SEKK Km 192 Airport 65 NM SE11 Km 60 Airport 66 NM SEAM Chachoán Regional Airport 67 NM SETU Lieutenant Colonel Luis A. Mantilla International Airport 68 NM SKIP San Luis Airport 72 NM SEJD Jumandy Airport 73 NM

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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?
Yes, landing permits are required for Mariscal Sucre Intl (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.
How long is the runway at SEQM?
The main runway at Mariscal Sucre Intl (18/36) measures 13445 X 148.
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.
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