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Aeropuerto Mariscal Sucre, Ecuador

From series “The Most Dangerous Runways in the World”
Lenght: 4 100 meters. Height: 2,800 meters above sea level.

The main airport of Ecuador is called Mariscal Sucre and is located in the city of Quito, the capital of the state, and in the center of Quito. The small territory assigned to the airport is close to the numerous buildings, as well as several volcanoes within easy reach of the airport. Only the highly qualified pilots are allowed to land the aircraft in such complicated conditions.

Aeropuerto Mariscal Sucre, Ecuador Although Quito, unlike a few other dangerous airports, has the asphalted runway, its quality is very bad. During the departure and the landing, the aircraft are always heavily rocked. In the middle of the runway, there is a fairly big sloop, which is why the plane literally jumps up and then falls back on the chassis.

In good weather, these obstacles are not a big problem for the experienced pilots. During the long tropical rainy season, even the best professionals in the world consider the successful landing at Quitos airport a great success. Apart from the strong stormy rain, the volcanoes, which expel the large dust and ash vertebrates into the air and reduce visibility, are the great danger to the aircraft. The airport Quitos is one of the highest in the world, it is located at the height of 2,800 meters above sea level. The extension of its runway is 4 100 meters, which allows the reception of very large aircraft. Next - Kansai Airport


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Aeropuerto Mariscal Sucre - interactive map

Useful staff nearby

ATM bankomat: 'Cajero Automatico Servipagos' located in 13 km ( check the route on the map).
Car rental office: 'Thrifty Car Rental Aeropuerto Quito Tababela Mariscal Sucre' is located in 0 km ( on the map).
Fuel station: 'Petrocomercial' in 5.71 km
Parking: 'Parqueadero del Aeropuerto Internacional de Quito' in 1.29 km
Apotheek: 'Farmacias Económicas' in 10 km
Police station: 'Centro de Detención Vehicular' in 7.18 km
Cafe/restaurant: 'Restaurant 3 hermanos- Maria Belen' in 4.97 km
Railway station: 'Terminal de Ferricarriles' in 22 km

Nearest airports:
 »  Mariscal Sucre Airport UIO - in 14 km
 »  Esmeraldas Airport ESM - in 185 km
 »  Manta Airport MEC - in 275 km
 »  Jose Joaquin de Olmedo International Airport GYE - in 283 km
 »  Mariscal Lamar Airport CUE - in 316 km
 Cities nearby

Best hotels near Aeropuerto Mariscal Sucre

Hotel MarShyl

Located in 6 km from Aeropuerto Mariscal Sucre
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Rooms: 24
Providing a tranquil environment, the rooms in Hotel MarShyl feature private bathrooms and flat-screen satellite TVs. Guests at Hotel MarShyl are … More: photo, rates and booking
Saint Mary´s Tababela

Located in 8 km from Aeropuerto Mariscal Sucre
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Rooms: 4
Each room at the Saint Mary´s Tababela offers charming décor in light colours. Some rooms have a private bathroom with a shower, while others have … More: photo, rates and booking
Su Merced

Located in 9 km from Aeropuerto Mariscal Sucre
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Rooms: 7
Decorated with tiled floors and stylish furnishing, rooms at Su Merced are fitted with private bathrooms and walk-in closets. Heating is provided … More: photo, rates and booking
Casa d'Campo Tababela Hotel Boutique

Located in 10 km from Aeropuerto Mariscal Sucre
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Rooms: 6
Providing a tranquil environment, the rooms in Casa d'Campo Tababela feature private bathrooms with showers, flat-screen satellite TVs and minibars. … More: photo, rates and booking

Nearest unique sightseeing spots to visit

Statue of Virgin Mary Quito
21 km - Statue of Virgin Mary Quito
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San Rafael Falls
86 km - San Rafael Falls
San Rafael is one of the most beautiful waterfalls in Ecuador. It is a demonstration of the incredible power of nature and has a height of 150 meters. The waterfall is located in a special natural area, at the foot of the active Reventador volcano. At the moment, the …
El Santuario de Las Lajas
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In Colombia, there is a unique Gothic monument - the church of Las Lajas. This temple is considered one of the most beautiful and wonderful in the world. It is located on an artificial stone bridge that spans two sides of a deep gorge. The sight is built in neo-Gothic …
Stairs Pailon del Diablo
210 km - Stairs Pailon del Diablo
An amazing natural landmark, known far beyond Ecuador, is a waterfall with the frightening name the Devil's Cauldron (Pailon del Diablo Waterfall). To make looking at its beauty more convenient, a spiral staircase has been cut down on a rock for numerous tourists. It …
San Agustin Archaeological Park
326 km - San Agustin Archaeological Park
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Montanita Beach
327 km - Montanita Beach
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