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UIO Mariscal Sucre International Airport
Mariscal Sucre International Airport (IATA: UIO, ICAO:SEQM) is located in the the city of Quito, Ecuador. It is the primary international airport serving Quito and its surrounding metropolitan area. Phone Number :+5932-395-4260

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IATA Code

UIO

ICAO Code

SEQM

Name

Mariscal Sucre International Airport

Type

Main Airport

Country / Region

Ecuador (EC)

City

Quito

Latitude

-0.1411440

Longitude

-78.4881973

Time Zone

UTC-05:00

Phone Number

+5932-395-4260

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Airport Overview

Mariscal Sucre International Airport（UIO）

Mariscal Sucre International Airport（ICAO: SEQM）serves Quito and the surrounding highland economy from its location near Tababela, east of the Ecuadorian capital. It is Ecuador’s principal international gateway and a key air-cargo access point for export-oriented producers, particularly temperature-sensitive agricultural shippers. The airport’s high-altitude operating environment, international customs procedures and dependence on connecting gateways make shipment planning more sensitive to aircraft payload, cut-off control and space confirmation than a simple airport-to-airport booking. Our service team coordinates carrier acceptance, export documentation, handling instructions and onward delivery according to the actual commodity, routing and flight plan.

Airport name	Mariscal Sucre International Airport
Location	Quito, Ecuador; Tababela area
Country / time zone	Ecuador / UTC−05:00
Coordinates	−0.1411440, −78.4881973
Codes	IATA: UIO \| ICAO: SEQM

Key Highlights

What Forwarders Should Assess First

International gateway

Suitable for Ecuador-bound and Ecuador-originating international cargo, subject to carrier acceptance and customs requirements.

High-altitude planning

Aircraft payload, volumetric weight and available lower-deck capacity should be reconfirmed for heavy or dense shipments.

Perishable-cargo sensitivity

Flowers and other perishables require pre-alerts, packaging control and a documented temperature-handling plan.

Gateway dependency

Many routings rely on an intermediate hub; connection feasibility, transfer handling and customs status must be checked together.

Cargo Facilities & Services

Facility Planning for International Shipments

International cargo is processed through airport cargo handling and customs-controlled areas. The handling agent, acceptance window and delivery location should be confirmed before trucking is arranged.
Perishable cargo normally requires coordinated access to controlled handling areas and a clear delivery sequence. Our service team requests the handling procedure and temperature requirements from the carrier before tender.
Dangerous goods acceptance depends on the airline, commodity classification, packing instruction, labels, shipper’s declaration and local handling capability. Acceptance is never assumed from airport availability alone.
Customs-controlled, inspection and release procedures may affect cargo dwell time. Commercial invoices, packing lists, transport documents, permits and certificates should be aligned before arrival.
Transit, bonded and transfer handling depends on the routing and customs status. We verify whether cargo can remain in transit or must enter an import procedure at the connecting point.

Routes & Transit Times

Routing Logic and Schedule Variables

Common planning patterns include direct or connecting services to North American, European and regional Latin American gateways. Actual availability depends on season, aircraft type, carrier allotment and cargo profile.
Quito-origin flower and other perishable shipments are often planned around gateway capacity and connection protection rather than the shortest published passenger itinerary.
For general cargo, our service team compares direct acceptance with hub connections, considering transfer handling, customs treatment, weekend exposure and final-mile delivery requirements.
Transit time is confirmed only after the carrier provides a routable schedule. Weather, high-altitude payload restrictions, inspections, missed connections and seasonal peak demand can alter the final delivery plan.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Commercial Catchment and Commodity Profile

Export agriculture: cut flowers are a major airfreight planning category, with strict requirements for booking stability, handling speed and phytosanitary documentation.
Other perishables: fresh produce, ornamental plants and chilled products may require pre-cooling, insulated packaging or a carrier-approved temperature-control process.
Industrial and commercial goods: spare parts, machinery components, electronics, samples, garments and time-critical replacement items may move through Quito for the national market.
Service area: the airport primarily supports Quito, Pichincha and Ecuador’s central highland commercial activity; remote destinations require coordinated domestic trucking and delivery planning.

Operations & Compliance

Controls That Can Affect Acceptance

Airline cut-off times vary by flight, commodity and handling agent. Our team obtains the operative acceptance deadline rather than relying on a generic schedule and builds in time for screening and warehouse delivery.
Dangerous goods, lithium batteries, dry ice, chemicals and aerosols require correct classification and airline pre-approval. The shipper must provide complete declarations and compliant packaging where applicable.
Live animals, plants, food and other regulated goods may require health, veterinary or phytosanitary documents. Permit requirements should be checked with the relevant Ecuadorian authorities before booking.
Customs inspection, document discrepancies, declared-value issues and consignee identification can delay release. The invoice, packing list, air waybill and permits must describe the same cargo, quantity and parties.

Shipping Tips

Practical Booking Recommendations

Send the commodity name, HS information, dimensions, gross weight, package count, temperature range and ready date before requesting space.
For flowers and other perishables, reserve capacity early during seasonal peaks, use packaging suitable for the full connection time and provide handling instructions in advance.
For dense cargo, request a payload and build-up review because high-altitude operations can make available capacity more restrictive than the published aircraft configuration suggests.
Maintain a backup routing through another regional gateway or a different connection point, and confirm whether the alternative changes customs, trucking or delivery obligations.

Frequently Asked Questions

FAQ for Forwarders and Exporters

Can Mariscal Sucre International Airport handle temperature-sensitive cargo?
Temperature-sensitive cargo may be accepted when the selected carrier and handling chain support the required process. Our service team confirms packaging, acceptance timing, storage instructions and connection exposure before tender.

Is a booking confirmation enough for heavy cargo?
No. The airline may review dimensions, density, aircraft payload and build-up feasibility. We recommend a pre-acceptance check for oversized, dense or irregular shipments.

How should dangerous goods be arranged?
Provide the correct UN number, proper shipping name, class, packing group where applicable, quantity, packaging details and shipper’s declaration. Final acceptance depends on the operating carrier and handling agent.

Why can the actual transit time exceed the flight time?
Warehouse cut-offs, security screening, hub transfer, customs inspection, weekend schedules and missed connections all contribute to door-to-door transit time. We quote against the confirmed operating plan, not flight time alone.

Can our team arrange delivery beyond Quito?
Yes, subject to destination access and customs status. We coordinate airport release, domestic trucking and consignee delivery after confirming the cargo’s documentation and final-mile requirements.

Data Sources & Provenance

Verification Notes

Airport identity, codes, location, coordinates and time-zone information in this module are based on the supplied airport record. Operational details such as acceptance windows, carrier routings, warehouse procedures, customs controls and capacity are time-sensitive and must be reconfirmed for each shipment.

Airport operator and infrastructure reference: quiport.com
Ecuador civil aviation regulatory reference: aviacioncivil.gob.ec
Ecuador customs and import/export control reference: aduana.gob.ec
International air transport standards and cargo guidance: iata.org
International aerodrome and aviation standards reference: icao.int