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Mariscal Lamar Airport

Mariscal Lamar Airport (SECU/CUE) serves Cuenca, Ecuador. This is a mid-sized airport with 1 runway (06/24). Field elevation is 8306 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.

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Basic Airport Information

  • ICAO: SECU
  • Name: Mariscal Lamar Airport
  • Type: medium_airport
  • Category: Uncategorized
  • Latitude: -2.88947
  • Longitude: -78.984398
  • Elevation: 8306 ft
  • Country: Ecuador
  • Municipality: Cuenca
  • IATA Code: CUE
  • FAA Code: N/A
  • FIR: N/A
  • Timezone: N/A
  • Distance from City: N/A km
  • VFR: Yes
  • IFR: No

Runways

Runway 06/24

  • Designation: 06/24
  • Dimensions: 1900x36m
  • Surface: ASP
  • PCN: N/A
  • Lighting: Lighted
  • NAVAIDs: N/A
  • Approach Types: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Frequencies

  • Tower: N/A
  • Ground: 121.900 MHz
  • Operations: 126.900 MHz
  • Traffic/Approach: 122.300 MHz
  • ATIS: N/A

Operation Hours

  • Open: N/A
  • Close: N/A
  • Extra Hours On Request: No
  • Remarks: N/A

Contacts

  • AIS Tel: N/A
  • ARO Tel: N/A
  • MET Tel: N/A
  • Admin Tel: N/A
  • Health Tel: N/A
  • Police Tel: N/A
  • Authorities Tel: N/A
  • Website: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Slots / PPR

  • Slot Required: No
  • PPR Required: No
  • PPR Contact: DGAC for non-scheduled international
  • Remarks: N/A

Fees

  • Landing Fee: Based on MTOW; DGAC Ecuador regulated
  • Parking Fee: MTOW-based daily rate
  • Handling Mandatory: Yes
  • Currency: USD
  • Remarks: Mariscal Lamar Airport, Cuenca. Ecuador's third-largest city. UNESCO World Heritage colonial center. Cultural capital of Ecuador.

Fuel Information

  • Fuel Type: Jet A-1
  • Price/L: N/A
  • Last Updated: 2026-02-18
  • Remarks: Adequate fuel supply. Regular domestic service from LATAM and Avianca Ecuador.

Immigration

  • Port of Entry: Yes
  • GENDEC Required: Yes
  • GAR Required: No
  • Remarks: International port of entry. Customs and immigration present. Expat retirement community drives some international traffic.

Restrictions

  • Curfew Start: %H:%i
  • Curfew End: %H:%i
  • Noise Chapter Min: N/A
  • Remarks: No curfew. HIGH ELEVATION: 8,306 ft AMSL. Mountain valley location. Surrounded by peaks. Short runway (1,830m). Aircraft size limited. Afternoon fog/cloud common. Narrowbody/regional jets max.

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Ecuador Permit Requirements

Medium Landing: 3d
  • Overflight Permit: Conditional
  • Landing Permit: Conditional
  • Overflight Lead Time: 48 working hours
  • Landing Lead Time: 48 hours (single airport, <48h stay); 8-12 business days (multi-airport or extended stay)
Private / GA Operations:

Private flights require DGAC notification.

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Frequently Asked Questions
What fuel is available at SECU?
Mariscal Lamar Airport offers Jet A-1.
Does SECU require landing permits?
Yes, landing permits are required for Mariscal Lamar Airport (Ecuador).