Mariscal Sucre International Airport facts for kids
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Mariscal Sucre
International Airport Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
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| Airport type | Public | ||||||||||
| Operator | Quiport, CORPAQ | ||||||||||
| Serves | Quito, Pichincha, Ecuador | ||||||||||
| Location | Tababela, Quito Canton | ||||||||||
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| Elevation AMSL | 2,400 m / 7,874 ft | ||||||||||
| Coordinates | 0°06′48″S 78°21′31″W / 0.1133°S 78.3586°W | ||||||||||
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Mariscal Sucre International Airport (Spanish: Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre) is a very important airport in Ecuador. It's also one of the busiest airports in all of South America. You can find it in Tababela, which is about 18 kilometers (11 miles) east of Quito.
This airport is a main hub for TAME, which is Ecuador's national airline. It handles over 220 flights every week! The airport first opened in February 2013. It is named after Antonio José de Sucre, a famous leader who helped countries in South America become independent.
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About Mariscal Sucre Airport
Mariscal Sucre International Airport is the main airport for Quito, the capital city of Ecuador. It is known by its airport codes UIO and SEQM. The airport is located in a place called Tababela, which is a bit outside the city center.
The airport is owned and operated by different groups, including Quiport and CORPAQ. It serves as a major hub for several airlines, like Avianca Ecuador, LATAM Ecuador, and TAME. This means many flights start or end here, connecting people to places all over the world.
Why a New Airport?
The old airport in Quito was also called Mariscal Sucre International Airport. It was located right in the middle of the city. This made it difficult for large planes to land and take off safely. There wasn't much space to make the runways longer.
Because of these safety concerns and the need for more space, a new airport was built. The new airport, which opened in 2013, is much larger. It has a longer runway that can handle bigger airplanes. This helps more people travel to and from Ecuador.
Airport Facilities
The airport has modern facilities for travelers. There are areas for checking in and dropping off your bags. You'll also find special areas for people arriving from flights.
Inside the airport, there are many shops and restaurants. This means you can grab a snack or buy souvenirs before your flight. There are also comfortable waiting areas and gates where you board your plane.
Who Was Antonio José de Sucre?
The airport is named after Antonio José de Sucre. He was a very important military and political leader. He helped several South American countries gain their freedom from Spanish rule.
Sucre was a close friend and general of Simón Bolívar, another famous leader. He played a key role in the independence of countries like Ecuador, Bolivia, and Peru. Naming the airport after him honors his contributions to the region's history.
Images for kids
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This picture was taken outside of Mariscal Sucre International Airport.
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Check-in and departures area
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Arrivals area
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Departures screen
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Boarding gates
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TAME Embraer 190
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Avianca Airbus A320
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View from the international terminal
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KLM flies daily to Quito and Guayaquil using the Boeing 777
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Iberia Airbus A340-600 aircraft on its first flight to Quito from Barajas on October 28, 2013. This was the first transatlantic flight from the airport to Europe.
See also
In Spanish: Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre para niños
