Airport code
UIO — Mariscal Sucre International Airport
UIO is the IATA code for Mariscal Sucre International Airport, an airport serving Quito, Ecuador. Its ICAO code is SEQM, and it operates in the America/Guayaquil time zone (UTC-5). The airport sits at -0.1292, -78.3575 in the Southern Hemisphere, at an elevation of 7841 ft (2390 m).
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About Mariscal Sucre International Airport
Mariscal Sucre International Airport is an international airport serving Quito, Ecuador. It is the busiest airport in Ecuador. It is located in the Tababela parish, about 18 kilometres (11 mi) east of Quito, and because of its location it is also colloquially known as Tababela Airport. The airport currently serves as the main hub for Avianca Ecuador and the largest hub for LATAM Ecuador. It also served as the main hub for TAME, Ecuador's flag-carrier, before the airline was liquidated by the Ecuadorian government in 2020.
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Airport information
| IATA code | UIO |
|---|---|
| ICAO code | SEQM |
| Airport name | Mariscal Sucre International Airport |
| City | Quito |
| Country | Ecuador |
| Time zone | America/Guayaquil (UTC-5) |
| Latitude | -0.1292 |
| Longitude | -78.3575 |
| Elevation | 7841 ft (2390 m) |
| Airport type | Large airport |
| Continent | South America |
| Runways | 1 |
| Longest runway | 13,445 ft (4,098 m) |
| Map | View on OpenStreetMap ↗ |
Reference data last updated 24 July 2026.
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What is the IATA code for Mariscal Sucre International Airport?
The IATA code for Mariscal Sucre International Airport is UIO.
What is the ICAO code for Mariscal Sucre International Airport?
The ICAO code for Mariscal Sucre International Airport is SEQM.
Where is UIO airport located?
Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) is located in Quito, Ecuador.
What time zone is UIO in?
Mariscal Sucre International Airport operates in the America/Guayaquil time zone, which is UTC-5.
What is the nearest airport to UIO?
The nearest airport to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) is Cotopaxi International Airport (LTX) in Latacunga, about 91 km away.
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