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 011300Z 17001KT CAVOK 15/06 Q1028 NOSIG RMK A3038Wind 170° at 1 kt — likely active runway near heading 17
Current TAF
TAF SEQM 011100Z 0112/0212 VRB03KT 9999 FEW040 BECMG 0116/0118 36010KT TEMPO 0119/0122 12010KT BKN030 BECMG 0200/0202 03004KT FEW010 SCT030 TEMPO 0204/0206 6000 BCFG BKN005 TX26/0119Z TN07/0211ZRead any SEQM METAR without second-guessing
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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 Frequencies change -- never rely on outdated sources.
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