Mariscal Sucre International Airport (SEQM)
Quito, Ecuador · Latin America
By Renzo, CPL
ICAO
SEQM
IATA
UIO
City
Quito
Country
Ecuador
Region
Latin America
Elevation
7,874 ft
Runways
1 runway
Coordinates
-0.1292, -78.3575
Overview
Equatorial high-altitude airport in the Andes valley. Density altitude awareness critical at this elevation.
Current Weather at SEQM
Pilots flying into or out of Mariscal Sucre International Airport should always check the latest METAR (Meteorological Aerodrome Report) before departure. A METAR is a standardized weather observation issued every hour (or more frequently as a SPECI when conditions change rapidly). It includes wind direction and speed, visibility, cloud layers, temperature, dewpoint, and altimeter setting -- everything you need for a safe go/no-go decision.
Live conditions
Current METAR
METAR SEQM 030900Z 01003KT 340V040 8000 BCFG BKN003 13/13 Q1025 TEMPO 6000 RMK A3029Wind 010° at 3 kt — likely active runway near heading 01
Current TAF
TAF SEQM 030510Z 0306/0406 03003KT 9999 OVC010 TEMPO 0308/0311 3000 BCFG OVC003 BECMG 0311/0313 23004KT SCT033 SCT100 TEMPO 0320/0323 33014KT SHRA FEW023TCU SCT030 BECMG 0400/0402 03005KT FEW010 SCT030 TX26/0319Z TN10/0311ZDecode METAR for SEQM
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Check Weather Before Your Flight
A thorough weather briefing is essential for safe flight operations at Mariscal Sucre International Airport. Here are the key weather products every pilot should review:
- METARHourly surface observation for SEQM. Includes wind, visibility, ceiling, temp/dewpoint, and altimeter.
- TAFTerminal Aerodrome Forecast covering the next 24-30 hours. Look for expected wind shifts, visibility changes, and precipitation.
- NOTAMNotices to Air Missions for SEQM. Check for runway closures, taxiway restrictions, and navaid outages.
- PIREPPilot Reports from aircraft near Quito. Real-world turbulence, icing, and cloud top reports.
- SIG/AIRMETArea forecasts for significant weather, turbulence, and icing that may affect operations around Mariscal Sucre International Airport.
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Pilot Resources at Mariscal Sucre International Airport
Radio Frequencies
Always verify current frequencies in the Chart Supplement (formerly A/FD) before flight. Common frequencies for airports like SEQM include ATIS/AWOS, Ground, Tower (if towered), Approach/Departure, and Clearance Delivery. Frequencies change -- never rely on outdated sources.
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