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Mariscal Sucre International Airport

Quito, Ecuador

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Ecuador's primary international gateway serving high-altitude Quito.

Opened

2013

Location

Quito, Ecuador

Mariscal Sucre International Airport is the main international airport serving Quito, the capital of Ecuador, and one of the busiest airports in South America. It opened in 2013, replacing the old Quito airport located dangerously close to the city center, and is situated in Tababela, approximately 18 kilometers east of the city. The airport is named after Antonio José de Sucre, a South American independence hero and a key figure in Ecuadorian history. It was developed as a modern facility designed to handle growing passenger and cargo traffic while offering improved safety margins compared to its predecessor. Situated at an elevation of approximately 2,400 meters (7,874 feet) above sea level, Mariscal Sucre is one of the higher-altitude international airports in the world. Its location and altitude present unique operational considerations for aircraft performance and scheduling.

Terminals

The airport has a single integrated passenger terminal designed to handle both domestic and international operations under one roof.

Getting to & from

Ground transport options include an Aeroservicios express bus connecting the airport to central Quito, as well as taxis and private transfer services.

Airlines here

Major airlines operating here include LATAM Airlines, American Airlines, United Airlines, Iberia, Air France, KLM, Copa Airlines, and Avianca, which uses it as a regional hub.

Notable facts

›The airport replaced the old Mariscal Sucre Airport, which was located within the city and had limited runway length due to surrounding urban development.
›It sits at approximately 2,400 meters (7,874 feet) above sea level, making it one of the world's highest international airports.
›The airport is located in Tababela, about 18 km east of Quito's historic city center.
›The old airport site in northern Quito was redeveloped into an urban park and mixed-use district called Parque Bicentenario.
›Runway length at the new airport is approximately 4,100 meters, accommodating large wide-body aircraft safely.

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Airlines serving this airport

Aerolineas Galapagos (Aerogal)

American Airlines

Air France

AeroMéxico

Avianca - Aerovias Nacionales de Colombia

KLM Royal Dutch Airlines

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