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CUE Mariscal Lamar International Airport
Mariscal Lamar International Airport (IATA: CUE, ICAO:SECU) is located in the the city of Cuenca, Ecuador.

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IATA Code

CUE

ICAO Code

SECU

Name

Mariscal Lamar International Airport

Type

Country / Region

Ecuador (EC)

City

Cuenca

Latitude

-2.8894701

Longitude

-78.9843979

Time Zone

UTC−05:00

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REGIONAL INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT · ECUADOR

Mariscal Lamar International Airport（CUE）

Mariscal Lamar International Airport serves Cuenca, the capital of Azuay Province, in Ecuador’s Andean highlands. With the supplied airport record identifying ICAO code SECU, the airport is best assessed as a regional passenger airport with potential air-cargo utility rather than as a dedicated cargo hub. Its location supports time-sensitive shipments for Cuenca and the surrounding southern Ecuadorian market, while highland operating conditions, aircraft payload planning, weather, and the availability of onward connections can affect routing decisions. Our service team can coordinate origin acceptance, airline or consolidator confirmation, export documentation, customs requirements, and final-mile delivery. Cargo acceptance, handling windows, warehouse access, and international routing must be confirmed for the specific shipment before booking.

Airport name	Mariscal Lamar International Airport
Airport codes	IATA: CUE \| ICAO: SECU
City / country	Cuenca, Ecuador
Coordinates	−2.8894701, −78.9843979
Time zone	UTC−05:00

Key Highlights

Regional rather than cargo-hub profilePlan around local acceptance and handling confirmation; do not assume the facilities or frequency of a major international freight gateway.

Andean operating environmentAltitude, terrain, weather, and aircraft payload restrictions may influence uplift, routing, and connection reliability.

Connection-led international routingInternational cargo may require an interline, trucking, or consolidation connection through another Ecuadorian or regional gateway.

Cuenca-focused catchmentThe airport is useful for shipments destined for Cuenca and Azuay when the local delivery advantage outweighs the frequency of a larger gateway.

Pre-alert discipline is importantAdvance checks are recommended for customs inspection, special cargo, storage, and consignee collection arrangements.

Cargo Facilities & Services

Publicly available airport records do not by themselves establish a dedicated cargo terminal, bonded warehouse, cold store, dangerous-goods store, or automated sortation centre at Mariscal Lamar International Airport. Our service team therefore treats each capability as shipment-specific and confirms it with the appointed ground handler, airline, customs broker, and consignee before cargo is tendered.

General cargo handling: Confirm acceptance point, warehouse cut-off, piece and weight limits, palletisation requirements, and whether cargo is handled directly or through a connecting gateway.
Customs-controlled cargo: Establish the responsible Ecuadorian customs broker and the applicable export or import control process before dispatch; bonded storage and inspection arrangements must be verified in advance.
Temperature-sensitive shipments: Request written confirmation of cool-room availability, handover timing, temperature range, monitoring, and contingency procedures. Do not tender pharmaceuticals or perishables on the assumption that airport-side cold-chain storage is available.
Dangerous goods: Obtain carrier approval before delivery and confirm whether the local handling point accepts the relevant IATA DGR classification, packing instruction, labels, documentation, and quantity.
Special cargo: Live animals, valuables, oversized pieces, batteries, and human remains require separate acceptance checks, permits, packaging review, and handling instructions.

Routes & Transit Times

Local uplift: Depending on the carrier schedule and cargo type, shipments may move from Cuenca on a passenger aircraft bellyhold or through a regional freight arrangement. Actual acceptance and capacity must be checked per departure.
Connecting gateways: International cargo may be routed through a larger Ecuadorian gateway or another regional hub, with onward interline or road feeder movement. The selected route should be based on confirmed capacity, customs treatment, and final delivery requirements.
Transit planning: Published flight time is not the same as end-to-end transit. Cut-offs, security screening, connection protection, customs release, weekend schedules, weather, and payload limitations can materially change the delivery date.
Our service approach: We compare direct-local, gateway-connection, and airport-plus-road options, then confirm the applicable schedule and estimated transit before the shipper releases cargo.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Mariscal Lamar International Airport primarily supports Cuenca and the Azuay region. The practical cargo catchment also depends on road access, consignee location, customs routing, and whether a shipment is more efficiently handled through a larger gateway.

Industrial and commercial shipmentsIndustrial components, machinery parts, maintenance items, samples, and urgent replacement goods may benefit from air transport when production downtime is costly.

Manufactured and artisan productsFinished goods, design products, textiles, footwear, and higher-value small consignments may require secure packaging and reliable export documentation.

Perishables and food productsFresh, processed, or temperature-sensitive products require an agreed cold-chain plan, packaging validation, phytosanitary or health documents where applicable, and rapid consignee collection.

Healthcare and urgent suppliesMedical devices, diagnostic materials, and pharmaceuticals require classification, temperature instructions, import permits where applicable, and documented custody at every handover.

Operations & Compliance

Booking and cut-off: Local acceptance and cargo cut-off times can vary by airline, handler, aircraft type, connection, and cargo category. Our team obtains the operative cut-off in writing rather than relying on a generic airport timetable.
Export documentation: Prepare the commercial invoice, packing list, air waybill instructions, shipper and consignee tax or identification details, permits, certificates, and any product-specific declarations required for Ecuadorian customs processing.
Dangerous goods and batteries: Lithium batteries, aerosols, chemicals, dry ice, and other regulated articles must be declared accurately. Misdescription can cause refusal, delay, penalties, or unsafe carriage; the airline’s acceptance decision remains controlling.
Inspection and collection: Customs examination, document discrepancies, unpaid charges, or an unavailable consignee can extend dwell time. Arrange a licensed broker and a delivery vehicle able to collect promptly after release.

Shipping Tips

Send our service team the commodity, HS code, pieces, dimensions, gross weight, chargeable weight, value, origin, destination, and required delivery date before requesting a firm routing.
For urgent or high-value cargo, request two plans: a local-airport option and a larger-gateway alternative with road feeder service. Compare total transit, customs location, handling risk, and final-mile cost rather than air time alone.
Use export-grade packaging suited to multiple transfers. Confirm pallet dimensions, stackability, moisture protection, shock sensitivity, and whether the airline requires non-standard pieces to be pre-approved.
For perishables, pharmaceuticals, live animals, or dangerous goods, provide the handling instruction and supporting documents before booking. Cargo should not be delivered until the carrier and handler confirm acceptance.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Mariscal Lamar International Airport be used for international air freight?It may be suitable for specific international shipments, but the available carrier, connection, customs arrangement, and cargo category must be confirmed case by case. Our team checks the complete route before accepting the booking.

Is a direct cargo flight guaranteed from Cuenca?No. Cargo capacity and routing depend on current airline schedules, aircraft configuration, seasonal demand, and operational restrictions. A connection or airport-plus-road solution may be more practical.

Can temperature-controlled cargo be accepted?Acceptance depends on the carrier, ground handler, packaging, temperature range, and available storage. We obtain confirmation of the cold-chain handover and collection plan before tender.

How should dangerous goods be prepared?Declare the goods before booking, provide the applicable shipper’s declaration where required, and submit packaging, labels, and battery or chemical information for airline review. Undeclared regulated articles must not be delivered as general cargo.

What is the safest alternative if local uplift is unavailable?Our service team can compare trucking to a larger gateway with an airport-to-airport service, a road feeder arrangement, or a different regional routing. The choice depends on customs control, urgency, cargo sensitivity, and total landed cost.

Data Sources & Provenance

Airport identity, codes, coordinates, city, country, and time zone are reproduced from the supplied airport data record. Regulatory and operational details should be revalidated against the current airline, ground handler, customs broker, and official aviation authority requirements before shipment tender.

Airport code and identity verification: iata.org
Ecuador civil aviation regulatory reference: aviacioncivil.gob.ec
Ecuador customs and foreign-trade procedures: aduana.gob.ec

No unverified claims are made here about cargo-terminal area, warehouse capacity, cold-storage equipment, customs opening hours, airline frequency, flight availability, charges, or guaranteed transit time. Our service team confirms those changeable items against the shipment’s actual date and cargo profile.