Mariscal Lamar Airport (SECU)
Medium airport · Cuenca, Azuay Province, Ecuador
Airport data
| Name | Mariscal Lamar Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | SECU |
| IATA | CUE |
| Elevation | 8,306 ft (2532 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 2°53'22" W 78°59'4" -2.88947, -78.98440 |
| Location | Cuenca, Azuay Province, Ecuador |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/24 | 6,234 ft (1900 m) | 118 ft | ASP | Yes |
Mariscal Lamar Airport at a glance
Mariscal Lamar Airport is a medium airport in Cuenca, Azuay Province, Ecuador, known to airline systems as CUE. The field elevation of 8,306 ft (2532 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at SECU are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
The single runway, 06/24, offers 6,234 ft (1900 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 06 points roughly 60° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for SECU shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Mariscal Lamar Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Coronel E Carvajal Airport | SEMC | 116 km (63 NM) |
| Santa Rosa - Artillery Colonel Victor Larrea International Airport | SERO | 128 km (69 NM) |
| José Joaquín de Olmedo International Airport | SEGU | 129 km (70 NM) |
| Captain Pedro Canga Rodríguez International Airport | SPME | 172 km (93 NM) |
| Chachoán Regional Airport | SEAM | 192 km (104 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Mariscal Lamar Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 8,306 ft field elevation of Mariscal Lamar Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 17 airports and airfields we list for Ecuador — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Mariscal Lamar Airport
What is the ICAO code of Mariscal Lamar Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Mariscal Lamar Airport is SECU, and its IATA code is CUE. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Mariscal Lamar Airport above sea level?
Mariscal Lamar Airport sits at an elevation of 8,306 feet (2532 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Mariscal Lamar Airport located?
The airport lies at -2.8895, -78.9844 — in Cuenca, Azuay Province, Ecuador, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Coronel E Carvajal Airport, about 116 km away.
Does SECU publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for SECU appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Mariscal Lamar Airport?
Mariscal Lamar Airport has one runway. The longest, 06/24, measures 6,234 ft (1900 m) with a ASP surface.