Mariscal Sucre International Airport


Mariscal Sucre International Airport is located in Quito, with the airport code UIO. As the main airport in Ecuador, it was named in honor of Antonio Jose de Sucre, a Venezuelan military hero who played a crucial role in Ecuadorian independence. Situated in the outskirts of Quito, specifically in the eastern suburbs of Tababela. The airport is also known as Tababela Airport. Moreover, it is just 25 kilometers from the center of Quito. The airport was inaugurated on February 20, 2013, marking the closure of the old Mariscal Sucre International Airport.

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  • Its landings strip is 4100 meters in length, making it the longest of all airports of South American and all the Ecuadorian cities.
  • Its control tower has 41 meters high.
  • Its planned to build a second landing strip, in a second phase scheduled for 2023, it will expand the terminal in 20 thousand square meters.

Important Data of Mariscal Sucre International Airport

Currently, next to the airport, you will find a Business Center focused on trade, as well as a hotel under construction. The airport’s surface covers 1,500 hectares, with the building area spanning 70 hectares. Moreover, the passenger terminal itself is 38,000 square meters. It is estimated that more than five million people use it annually. Additionally, the airport has its own wastewater treatment plant, making it environmentally friendly.

In recent years, the frequency of airlines such as American Airlines, Iberia, Avianca, Tame, Lan, Aeromexico, Delta, and Copa, among others, has remained constant. This ensures connections to the United Kingdom, Europe, Central America, and other destinations worldwide.

Furthermore, travelers can find hotels near Quito Airport to satisfy various needs. The location is ideal for those with short stays or connecting flights.