Runway
Data source: OurAirports (2026-09-01 Snapshot) · Methodology & Verification →
IATA: UIO ICAO: SEQM
Longest Active Runway
13,445 ft
4,098 meters
Field Elevation
7,841 ft
2,390 m MSL
Runway Inventory
1 active
Lighted / Paved
Coordinates & Class
-0.1254°, -78.3543°
LARGE AIRPORT
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How ranks work → Multi-Universe Rankings & Statistical Standing
RunwayFacts Published Dataset
#41 of 650
In curated primary commercial index
Global Commercial Universe
#75 of 7558
Top 1.0% percentile worldwide
National Standing (Ecuador)
#1 of 1 in EC
#1 of 25 in full national registry
vs Large Airport Median
+34.4%
Compared to 10,000 ft baseline
💡 UIO in numbers: 13,445 ft longest runway · #41 of 650 published · #75 of 7,558 worldwide (top 1.0%) · #1 in Ecuador.
🔬 Operational & Aerodrome Engineering Comparative Analysis
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Elevation & National Context
High-Altitude Aerodrome (≥5,000 ft)
UIO lies at 2,390 m (7,841 ft), #11 of 650 published airports by elevation and 96.6 percentile among 7,558 worldwide.
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Regional Density & Alternates (100 NM)
0 Qualifying Aerodromes in Vicinity
No published neighbour with a paved runway of 5,000 ft or more within 100 NM of UIO. Nearest published airport: El Dorado International Airport (BOG), 384 NM, 12,467 ft (978 ft shorter than UIO); none other within 250 NM.
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Runway Inventory & National Standing
Primary Runway: 13,445 ft (4,098 m)
UIO runway: 18/36 13,445 × 148 ft concrete (con). +34.4% vs the 10,000 ft baseline.
🛫 Physical Runway Inventory & Surface Engineering
| Runway Designator | Length (ft / m) | Width (ft / m) | Surface Material | Lighting | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18/36 | 13,445 ft (4098 m / 4.098 km) | 148 ft (45m) | Concrete (CON) | ✅ Lighted | ✅ Active |
🛡️ Source: OurAirports Open Aviation Database, snapshot 2026-09-01 · Provenance →