Mariscal Lamar International Airport
Mariscal Lamar Airport is the main air gateway for Cuenca, one of Ecuador’s most characterful highland cities, and it plays an outsized role for a medium airport because of the city’s mountain setting and regional importance. Identified as CUE and SECU, the airport sits close to the urban area, which can make arrivals and departures feel unusually connected to the city itself. For travelers, that means less time spent on long airport transfers and more time getting into Cuenca’s historic center, hillside neighborhoods, and cool Andean atmosphere.
About Mariscal Lamar International Airport
Mariscal Lamar Airport is the main air gateway for Cuenca, one of Ecuador’s most characterful highland cities, and it plays an outsized role for a medium airport because of the city’s mountain setting and regional importance. Identified as CUE and SECU, the airport sits close to the urban area, which can make arrivals and departures feel unusually connected to the city itself. For travelers, that means less time spent on long airport transfers and more time getting into Cuenca’s historic center, hillside neighborhoods, and cool Andean atmosphere.
Overview
Mariscal Lamar Airport is the main air gateway for Cuenca, one of Ecuador’s most characterful highland cities, and it plays an outsized role for a medium airport because of the city’s mountain setting and regional importance. Identified as CUE and SECU, the airport sits close to the urban area, which can make arrivals and departures feel unusually connected to the city itself. For travelers, that means less time spent on long airport transfers and more time getting into Cuenca’s historic center, hillside neighborhoods, and cool Andean atmosphere.
Quick facts
- Airport name: Mariscal Lamar Airport
- Serves: Cuenca, Ecuador
- Type: medium airport
- Codes: IATA CUE, ICAO SECU
- Elevation: 8306 ft (2532 m)
- Local time zone: America/Guayaquil
Runway and operating context
The airport has a single lighted asphalt runway, 06/24, measuring 6234 feet, which is well suited to the airport’s domestic and regional role but also reflects the operational realities of flying in the Andes. Its high elevation of 8306 feet is especially relevant for visitors, since the thinner air can make both aircraft performance and personal comfort feel different than at sea-level airports. Even if you are only passing through, it is sensible to move at an easy pace on arrival, stay hydrated, and allow a little extra flexibility in your plans when traveling through a mountain airport environment.
Why it matters for travelers
For most visitors, Mariscal Lamar Airport is less about sprawling terminals and more about convenience, altitude awareness, and easy access to Cuenca. Because it is tied closely to a compact, culturally rich city, the airport works best when approached as part of the overall travel experience rather than just a transport stop. If you are heading to Cuenca for colonial architecture, markets, food, or a base in Ecuador’s southern highlands, this airport delivers a practical and straightforward entry point.
Routes
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FAQ
Mariscal Lamar International Airport — frequently asked questions
Quick answers to the details travellers usually check first, from codes and locations to the practical basics that help with planning.
9 common questions
- Mariscal Lamar International Airport is located in Cuenca, Ecuador (South America), at coordinates -2.890°, -78.990°.
- Its IATA code is CUE and its ICAO code is SECU.
- Mariscal Lamar International Airport serves Cuenca, Ecuador. When comparing fares, check whether other airports also serve the same area — prices and transfer times can differ between them.
- Mariscal Lamar International Airport operates on America/Guayaquil local time. Departure and arrival times on tickets are always shown in each airport's local time, so double-check the offset when planning connections or pick-ups.
- Mariscal Lamar International Airport sits at latitude -2.890° and longitude -78.990°. The map link in the details panel on this page opens the exact location for driving directions.
- Originfacts does not yet track scheduled routes from CUE. Use the flight search on this page to see live airline options for your travel dates.
- Route coverage for CUE is still being added to Originfacts. Run a search from CUE on the flight search page to see every destination airlines currently sell for your dates.
- Its address is La Castellana, Cuenca, Azuay, Ecuador, the phone number is +593 7-286-2203, the official website is http://www.aeropuertocuenca.ec/. For flight-specific questions (delays, baggage, rebooking), contact the operating airline directly rather than the airport.
- Yes — Originfacts lists 9 other airports in Ecuador. The nearby-airports section on this page links to each of them, which is useful when comparing fares or finding an alternative departure point.