Airport Overview

Mariscal Sucre International Airport (IATA code: UIO; ICAO code: SEQM), also called Tababela Airport, is the international airport of the city of Quito and the main airport in Ecuador. It was officially named in honor of Antonio José de Sucre, hero of Ecuadorian and Spanish American independence. The airport is located on a plain in the eastern suburb of the city of Quito, in the town of Tababela, 25 kilometers from the historic center of the city. The Mariscal Sucre International Airport has the largest passenger movement in the country, and its administration is contracted to the Quiport company.

Quito International Airport is the only one in Latin America and the Caribbean and one of the 17 airports worldwide to have a 5-star rating for service quality by Skytrax, the largest air transport services auditing company. important and prestigious in the world.

 

Airport Location and Contact
Country	Ecuador
Province or District	Pichincha
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Airport	Also known as Tababela airport,  is located 18 kilometres (11 miles) northeast of Quito, in the province of Pichincha, about 25 kilometres by road.
Airport’s Complete Name	Mariscal Sucre International Airport, Quito
Latitude	-0.113333
Longitude	-78.358611
Elevation (ft and m)	2,411 m
IATA Code	UIO
ICAO Code	SEQM
Managing Company or Airport Authority	Corporación Quiport S.A.
Management Contact Person	Ramón Miró, President and General Manager Quiport Daniela Jaramillo, Operations Manager Jefatura Aepto UIO
Open From (hours)	00:00
Open To (hours)	24:00

 

Airport Picture

 

 

The main areas of the airport are: customs, security office, cargo area, local arrivals, international arrivals.

Description and Contacts of Key Companies

https://www.aeropuertoquito.aero/aerolineas/

 

Aeronautical Safety and Prevention
Quito	DIRECTOR DE SEGURIDAD Y PREVENCIÓN AERONÁUTICA, Buenos Aires Oe1-53 y 10 de Agosto Of: 302 Quito, Ecuador
Telefono	+593 02-2552987	Fax	N/A
Telex	N/A	AFS	N/A
Email	dacsis@ramt.com	http://www.dgac.gob.ec

 

Chief Accident Inspector
Quito	DIRECTOR DE SEGURIDAD Y PREVENCIÓN AERONÁUTICA, Buenos Aires Oe1-53 y 10 de Agosto Of: 302 Quito, Ecuador
Teléfono	+593 02 2552987	Fax	N/A
Telex	N/A	AFS	N/A
Email	dacsis@ramt.com	Web	http://www.dgac.gob.ec

 

Customs
Quito	Aduanas del Ecuador Arribo internacional, junto a Attenza Duty Free
Teléfono	+593 2 395 4200 ext. 2369	Fax	N/A

 

Migrations
Quito	Policía Nacional, Dirección Nacional de Migración Av. Amazonas N53 - 113 y Japón, Quito, Ecuador dnm@policianacional.gob.ec
Teléfono	+593 244-7070	Fax	N/A

 

Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Quito	Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores Carrión E1-76 y Av. 10 de Agosto, Quito, Ecuador
Teléfono	+593 299-3200	Fax	N/A
Email	webmast@mmrree.gov.ec

 

Meteorological Service
Quito	INSTITUTO NACIONAL DE METEOROLOGIA E HIDROLOGIA Iñaquito N36-14 y Corea, Quito, Ecuador
Teléfono	+593 2 3971100	Fax	N/A
Email	inamhi@inamhi.gob.ec	Web	http://www.inamhi.gov.ec

 

Ministry of Public Health
Quito	Av. Quitumbe Ñan y Av. Amaru Ñan Plataforma Gubernamental de Desarrollo Social. Código Postal: 170146 /  Quito, Ecuador.  comunicacion.social@msp.gob.ec
Teléfono	+593-2 381-4400	Fax	n/a

 

Quarantine Agriculture
Quito	Ministerio de Agricultura, Ganadería, Acuacultura y Pesca Amazonas y Eloy Alfaro, Esquina. Edificio MAGAP, Quito, Ecuador. http://www.magap.gob.ec
Teléfono	+593 2 396-0100	Fax	N/A

 

National Civil Aviation Council
Quito	Consejo Nacional de Aviación Civíl Buenos Aires Oe 1-53 y 10 de Agosto, 4to. Piso
Teléfono	+593 2 2900923	Fax	N/A

 

Quito International Airport – (MSIA)
Quito	Aeropuerto Internacional de Quito - Quiport, PBX: +(593 2) 395-4200 / +(593 2) 395-4300 Casilla Postal: 17 10 7032 Dirección: Parroquia Tababela S/N vía a Yaruquí.
Email	servicio.cliente@quiport.com	Tel	+(593 2) 395-4200 ext. 2008/2010
Web	http://www.aeropuertoquito.aero/	Fax	+593 2 294 4948

 

FBO Agents Ground Operators Quito Airport

 

Guayaquil FBO                                                 +593 9 9749 1740 (All Ecuador incl.                                                                                         Galápagos)

Jethandling FBO Ecuador                                  +593 99 368 3885

FBO Ecuador                                                    +593 99 8838 016

SAEREO - Servicios Aereos Ejecutivos              +593 2 3301 152

Ecuacentair                                                       +593 2 2818 404

Swissport Ecuador/EMSA                                 +593 2 3957 470

Consorcio Aviation                                            +595 98 1193 063        

Talma Ecuador                                                  +593 2 281 8052

 

 

Passenger and Cargo Performance Indicator

 

Passenger traffic at the Mariscal Sucre International Airport in Quito registered in 2022, 4.3 million passengers transported on national and international flights, in arrivals and departures.

(Compared to 2019 traffic -before the covid-19 pandemic-, which was more than 5 million passengers, the recovery is 86.4 %.)

The Mariscal Sucre International Airport building occupies 70 hectares of a 1,500 hectare land. It was initially estimated that the 38,000 m2 international passenger terminal would be used by five million passengers per year. The 7,910 m2 national terminal, inaugurated in May 2015, has 10 departure lounges distributed over two levels. The runway is 4,100 meters long, making it the longest runway in Ecuador and any capital in South America. The runway can accommodate the largest aircraft currently available, including the Boeing 747 or the Airbus A380. The construction of a second runway is planned to meet projected demand. The control tower is 41 m high.

 

Performance for 2022
	Per Year	Per Month	Per Day
Total Aircraft Movements	N/A	-	-
Total Passengers	4.3 million (nationals and foreigners; arrivals and departures)	358,000	12,000
Total Capacity of the Airport (MT)	N/A
Current Activity of the Airport (MT)	290 677 (TM)  [239 109 TM only for exports]	24,223	807.5
Current use by Humanitarian Flights (UNHAS)	N/A

 

The cargo terminal has 13,000 m2, with 10,000 m2 of warehouses and 3,000 m2 of offices carrying out cargo activities. With 24 docks divided into 4 palletizers, the loading waiting area can accommodate up to 24 additional trucks (48 trucks can be in the loading area at the same time). This area has sophisticated scanners and cold rooms.

 

Foto: cortesía https://www.quiport.com/

 

Runways

This airport has one of the longest runways in Latin America at 4.1 km.

Runway #1
Runway Dimensions	4,100m x 45m
Orientation	18/36
Surface	Draining asphalt

 

Helicopter Pad(s)

There is a small space at the Mariscal Sucre International Airport designated for the use of both public and private helicopters. The helicopters and their crews are under the direction of the General Directorate of Civil Aviation.

 

Helipad #1
Present	Yes
Largest Helicopter that can Land	Mi-26
Width and Length (m)	The helicopters are positioned in the general manoeuvring area
Surface	Asphalt
Width and Length (m)
Surface

 

Important note: The General Directorate of Civil Aviation (DGAC) inaugurated the 'First Public Heliport in Ecuador' in 2020 at the Monjas Radar Station, in the city of Quito; which is permanently operational.

Public and private aircraft (helicopters) can land at the heliport, as established in Art. 48 of the Codification of the Aeronautical Code.

The landing site is called “Monjas Radar Heliport”, -0.23604, -78.47768  and has all the physical characteristics, visual aids, obstacle limiting surface and wind direction indicator.

Technical characteristics:

Heliport Type: Public.

Hours of Operation: HJ (Sunrise to sunset).

Platform Resistance: 8000 kg.

Visual Aids: Available.

Elevation: 3051.73 meters above sea level.

 

Airport Infrastructure Details

The Mariscal Sucre International Airport and the Quiport Corporation have obtained the Aerodrome certificate. The certification guarantees that the airport complies with the specifications issued by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and the General Directorate of Civil Aviation (DGAC), regarding the facilities and their operation.

 

Customs	Yes	JET A-1 fuel	Yes
Immigration	Yes	AVGAS 100	Yes
Terminal Building	Yes	Single Point Refueling	Yes
Passenger Terminal	Yes	Air Starter Units	Yes
Cargo terminal	Yes	Ground Power (mobile)	Yes
Pax Transport to Airfield	Yes	Ground Handling Services	Yes
Control Tower	Yes	Latrine Servicing	Yes
Weather Facilities	Yes	Fire Fighting Category (ICAO)	9
Catering Services	Yes	De-icing Equipment	Yes
Base Operating Room	Yes	Parking Ramp Lighting	Yes
Airport Radar	Yes	Approach & Runway Lights	Yes
NDB	Yes	VOR	Yes
ILS	Yes		Yes

 

Airport Operating Details

Operating Details
Maximum Sized Aircraft that can be Offloaded on Bulk Cargo	A340-600
Maximum Sized Aircraft that can be Offloaded on Pallet	AN-124
Total Aircraft Parking Area (m²)	Up to 8 positions between MD11 and B747-800
Storage Area (m3 and MT)	700 m2, there are three warehouses available with cold storage
Handling Equipment
Elevators / Hi Loaders	Yes	Max Capacity (MT)	10m
		Max Height (m)	14m
Loading Ramps	6
Other Comments

Customs Guidance

Passengers arriving in Ecuador can bring: clothing for personal use, toiletries, medications for personal use and goods for professional use, among other products with their specifications. When the goods exceed the quantity or value on the personal effects list (see link below), the passenger must pay the required taxes. Goods cannot exceed a total value of $2,000 USD. If the total value is greater, the merchandise will go to a temporary storage area and the corresponding tax procedures will be followed. The list of personal effects can be found here: https://www.aduana.gob.ec/viajeros-por-via-aerea-aeropuerto/

 

Storage Facilities

 

Centro Perecibles,       Cap 250 pallets             $0,070 + IVA (12%) + CCFEE

Pertally,                       Cap 120 pallet   $0.070 + IVA (12%) + CCFEE

Aronem                        Cap 75 pallets   $0.070 + IVA (12%) + CCFEE

 

WAREHOUSE: Mariscal Sucre Quito International Airport

The airport has 3 warehouses with capacity for 445 pallets, complying with all security standards, regulated by the General Directorate of Civil Aviation (DGAC). In addition, they offer cold rooms.

 

Airfield Costs

Ecuador is the most expensive country for airlines, because it has the highest landing and parking fees in Latin America. On average, an airplane must pay USD 1,751 to cover these items. Quito's Mariscal Sucre International Airport is one of the terminals in the region with the most expensive airport tax, which reaches USD 56.30 per passenger in 2022.

The rates are controlled by the General Directorate of Civil Aviation (DGAC) and paid in its offices and correspond to the following services, among others:

• By the use of the tracks

• For air traffic services

• For meteorological services

• For the inspection and control services of passengers and luggage

• Due to the use, by passengers, of airport areas not accessible to visitors.

• For passenger mobility services and assistance to people with reduced mobility

• Due to the parking of aircraft at airports

• Due to the use of aircraft boarding and disembarkation bridges

• For cargo loading and unloading operations

 

NAVIGATION CHARGES

 

International   Cargos por Navegación y en Tierra  (see Art. 4, 5, 5.1, 7, 8 and 9)

 

Charges	Aircraft Weight - MTOW (kg)
	0 - 7,000	7,001 - 136,000	136,001 and over
Navigation (per journey) USD - $	19.30	19.30	20.06
Landing USD - $	17.43	18.75	18.88
Night Landing USD - $	4.77	4.97	5.17
Night Take-Off USD - $	4.77	4.97	5.17
Parking	2.33	2.43	2.52
Handling Charges	N/A	N/A	N/A

 

 

FUEL SERVICES CHARGES

 

	Price per Litre USD - $
Jet A-1	$2.55 US Gallon  (entre $0.67 a $0.562 x Litre)
Avgas	$2.76 US Gallon

1 US Gallon = 3.8 Liters

Note: In Ecuador Prices vary depending on the type of flight, as can be seen in the following list (updated 08/22/2023):

Commercial AVGAS: €2.04 + VAT (21%)

AVGAS Private: €2.55 + VAT (21%)

JET-A1 Commercial: €1.80 + VAT (21%)

JET-A1 Private: €2.18 + VAT (21%)

 

 

 

CARGO TERMINAL CHARGES

 

Import Charges
Type of Charge	Rate USD - $ per kg	Comments
Handling Charge	0.26
Break Bulk Fee	0.26
Diplomatic Mail	10.00/ 15.00	Up to 100 kg
Strong Room – per consignment	0.26
Cold Storage Fee	0.26
Delivery Outside Normal Working Hours	N/A
Preparation of substitute AOA – Invoice – Receipt	N/A
Storage per Day	0.10	Grace period N/A
Export
Handling Charges – Un-palletized Cargo	0.10
International Air Waybill	40.-
Local Air Waybill	25.-
Air Way Bill Amendment - Cancellation	N/A
Air Way Bill Documentation	60
Diplomatic Mail	25
Storage Charges per Day	24 hrs 0.10

 

AIR-BRIDGE CHARGES

De 0 a 45’         USD 145.60     

de 46’ a 180’      USD145.60 + 1.55 x (t= time in minutes)

More than 180’    USD 336.45

 

Security

EPMSA https://www.aeropuertoquito.gob.ec/ directs, plans, coordinates and controls security operations at the Mariscal Sucre International Airport, in accordance with national and international aeronautical regulations.

Its main task is to guarantee security at the airport through:

• AVSEC inspection for passengers and airport staff

• Inspection of checked and hand luggage.

• Handling of X-ray equipment.

• Control in metal detector arches.

• Closed circuit television control