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Mariscal Sucre International Airport

Quito, Ecuador

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Elevation

7841 ft

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Location

Quito · P · Ecuador

Connectivity

39 routes · 23 destinations

Position

-0.125°, -78.354° · 7841 ft elev.

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Quito's modern high-altitude international gateway to the Andes.

Opened

2013

Location

Quito, Ecuador

Mariscal Sucre International Airport serves as the primary international airport for Quito, the capital of Ecuador. Opened in 2013, it replaced the old Quito airport, which was located within the city limits and constrained by its short runway and surrounding urban development. The new airport is located approximately 18 kilometers northeast of Quito's city center, near the town of Tababela. Sitting at an elevation of about 2,400 meters (7,874 feet) above sea level, it is one of the highest-altitude international airports in the world, with a single long runway capable of accommodating wide-body aircraft. The airport is operated by Corporación Quiport and serves as a hub for LATAM Ecuador and other carriers. It handles millions of passengers annually and is a key entry point for tourism to the Galápagos Islands and the broader Ecuador region.

Terminals

The airport has a single integrated passenger terminal divided into domestic and international wings.

Getting to & from

Ground transport options include dedicated airport buses, taxis, rideshare services, and private shuttles connecting the airport to Quito's city center roughly 18 kilometers away.

Airlines here

Major carriers operating here include LATAM Airlines, Avianca, American Airlines, United Airlines, Air Europa, Copa Airlines, and Iberia.

Notable facts

›Replaced the old Mariscal Sucre Airport located inside Quito's urban area in February 2013.
›Elevation of approximately 2,400 meters (7,874 feet) makes it one of the world's highest international airports.
›Features a 4,100-meter runway capable of handling large wide-body aircraft.
›Located near the town of Tababela, northeast of Quito.
›Operated under a concession by Corporación Quiport.

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Route map (23 destinations)

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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

Routes

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Aircraft operating here

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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. The airport opened in February 2013 and replaced the 53-year old airport of the same name. The airport is named after independence leader Antonio José de Sucre. It was the first 5-star airport in the Western Hemisphere as rated by Skytrax.

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